Desmond McKibbin (6 March 1927 — 2 October 1999) was an Ireland rugby union international from Northern Ireland.
[1] A forward, McKibbin played his rugby for Instonians and gained eight Ireland caps.
He featured in all four matches of the 1951 Five Nations which Ireland won, with only a final round draw with Wales costing them a grand slam.
[1] McKibbin was Ireland's team manager on the 1985 tour of Japan, after which he served two years as IRFU president.
[2][3] His elder brother Harry, as well as nephews Alistair and Harry Jr, were also capped for Ireland.