Sean O'Connor (rugby union)

Sean O'Connor
Date of birth (1996-08-22) 22 August 1996
Place of birth Clonmel, Tipperary, Ireland
Height 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight 106 kg (16.7 st; 234 lb)
School Rockwell College
University Cork Institute of Technology
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock, Flanker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
20??–?? Garryowen ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–present Munster 7 (0)
Correct as of 2 December 2017
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016 Ireland U20 7 (0)
Correct as of 26 June 2016

Sean O'Connor (born 22 August 1996) is an Irish rugby union player, who is currently a member of the Munster Academy. He can play as either a lock or a flanker and represents Garryowen Football Club in Division 1A of the All-Ireland League.

Early life

O'Connor was born in Clonmel, County Tipperary and first played rugby aged 6 with Cashel RFC. He attended Rockwell College and played three years of Junior and Senior Cup rugby, winning the latter as captain in 2015 when Rockwell beat Ardscoil Rís 23–13 in the final.[1][2]

Munster

On 11 November 2016, O'Connor made his competitive debut for Munster when he came on as a substitute against Māori All Blacks in a capped friendly in Thomond Park, which Munster won 27–14.[3] O'Connor made his first start for Munster on 1 September 2017, doing so in the sides opening fixture of the 2017–18 Pro14 against Benetton.[4]

Ireland

O'Connor represented Ireland U20 at the 2016 World Rugby Under 20 Championship, coming on as a replacement the famous 33–24 win against New Zealand U20, the teams first win against their Kiwi opponents in history.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "The future is bright: Sean O'Connor (First year sub-academy)". Irish Independent. 6 November 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
  2. ↑ "Rockwell College deny Ardscoil Rís a first ever Munster Senior Cup title". Irish Independent. 17 March 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
  3. ↑ "Magnificent Munster Conquer Maoris". Munster Rugby. 11 November 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  4. ↑ "Munster Off to Flying Start". Munster Rugby. 1 September 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
  5. ↑ "Ireland Under-20s Down New Zealand For Historic Victory". Irish Rugby. 11 June 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
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