Career
Fagan played for Ponsonby and represented Auckland. He was part of the Auckland side that defeated France in 1960. A goal-kicking fullback, he was first selected for New Zealand in 1961, and went on to play 53 games for the Kiwis, including in 17 tests, until 1965.
On retirement, he was New Zealand"s second highest test scorer after Des White.
He retired in 1966, after breaking his arm. Fagan coached the Mount Albert Lions and, in 1968, the University of Auckland"s rugby league team
He also served on the New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) judiciary, the New Zealand Kiwis Association and the NZRL Museum board. He died in Takapuna on 30 November 2015.