Irish rugby legend Jack Kyle has died at the age of 88. 

During a distinguished career Kyle became the first Irish captain to win a Grand Slam in 1948, while also winning Five Nations titles in 1949 and 1951.

The Belfast man won 46 Ireland caps, and was also a member of the 1950 Lions, playing in all six tests on the tour of Australia and New Zealand. 

Ireland's first Grand Slam winning squad, 1948. Jack Kyle on ground, left (©INPHO/IRFU Collection)

Fellow Ireland great Brian O'Driscoll paid tribute to Kyle on Twitter:

RIP Jack Kyle. A terrific player & a proper gentleman.

— Brian O'Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) November 28, 2014