Kyle McCall
Kyle McCall (born 2 January 1992) is an Irish professional rugby union player who currently plays for Ulster.[4] He has progressed his rugby career through the traditional school system where he captained Wallace High School and was capped for both Ulster and Irish schools.
| Date of birth | 2 January 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Belfast, Northern Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 111 kg (17 st 7 lb 245 lb)[2][3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Wallace High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kyle is an aggressive, compact scrummager. His complete skills set is complemented by an incredible mobility and appetite for work. Kyle's deft handling skills aligned with his power and pace make him a genuine ball carrying option in the loose.
In 2010 Kyle McCall became a member of the Ulster Rugby Academy where his development has flourished representing the Ulster Ravens in the inter-pro championship and British and Irish Cup.
Kyle McCall's first appearance for Ulster came in 2013 against Leinster as a replacement. He made quite the impact by holding up a Leinster player over the line in the dying seconds to secure a memorable victory for Ulster.
He started his first European Club match in the 38–0 victory over Toulouse.
References
- "Kyle McCall". ESPN scrum.
- "Senior Team". Ulster Rugby.
- Ulster Kyle McCall Profile