Michael Lynagh suffers stroke – stable in hospital

April 19, 2012
Posted by DavidS

1991 RWC winner and Wallabies flyhalf star Michael Lynagh suffered a stroke but is stable now.

Queensland Rugby reports that the former Wallaby flyhalf and skipper who won the RWC in 1991 has suffered a stroke but is in a stable condition in a Brisbane hospital.

Apparently doctors are running a battery of tests on him because they are mystified by this turn of events in his health. Reports say that Lynagh (48), who now lives in London complained of blurry vision and splitting headaches after a long haul flight from the UK to Australia, before being admitted to hospital.

Joining hand with the Australian rugby community, we at RuggaWorld wish him a speedy and complete recovery. Our thoughts are with him and his wife and kids in what must be a testing time.

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6 Comments

  1. DavidS Champion Supporter DavidS says:
    April 19th, 2012 at 9:44 am Reply to this comment

    Along with Nic Farr-JOnes probably one of the finest 9-10 combos ever to play the game.

  2. DavidS Champion Supporter DavidS says:
    April 19th, 2012 at 9:44 am Reply to this comment

    Good luck mate! Get well soon!

  3. Deon Deon says:
    April 19th, 2012 at 10:30 am Reply to this comment

    Apparently it was not a stroke. Doctors are unsure. Still in ICU. Speedy recovery mate

  4. Americano Americano says:
    April 19th, 2012 at 10:42 am Reply to this comment

    Hmmm after a long flight – embalism from sitting so long?
    Hope he gets better fast.
    He was a magician

  5. DavidS Champion Supporter DavidS says:
    April 19th, 2012 at 1:01 pm Reply to this comment

    Reply to Deon @ 10:30 am:

    Ja I see that in the newspapers now. Was initially working off a Qld Rugby Union and NSW RUgby Union release.

    I see it’s been called a “mystery illness” but also the family has asked its privacy to be respected!

  6. Deon Deon says:
    April 20th, 2012 at 2:11 pm Reply to this comment

    They have now confirmed that it was a serious stroke. Stable, but still critical.

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