Paul Boyle (rugby union)
Paul Boyle (born 14 January 1997) is an Irish rugby union player for Pro14 and European Rugby Challenge Cup side Connacht. He can play across the back-row.
| Date of birth | 14 January 1997 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Gorey, Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 106 kg (16.7 st; 234 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Connacht
Boyle came through the underage ranks for Leinster and was a member of their sub-academy, whilst also playing club rugby with Lansdowne in the All-Ireland League, but was never offered a place in the full academy with his native province, which led to Boyle joining Connacht's academy ahead of the 2017–18 season. Boyle went on to make his senior Connacht debut against provincial rivals Munster in January 2018.[2] Boyle's performances for Connacht during the early months of the 2018–19 season saw him rewarded with his first professional contract with the province, which will see him graduate from year two of the academy and join the senior squad until at least June 2021.[3]
Ireland
Boyle captained Ireland under-20s at the 2017 World Rugby Under 20 Championship, where they finished ninth overall.[2]
References
- "Hotshot: Connacht back-row Paul Boyle". Rugby World. 29 August 2017. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- "'The sky's the limit for that one' - Wexford man Paul Boyle shines for Connacht". The42. 8 September 2018. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- "Wexford man Boyle secures first professional contract with Connacht". The42. 21 November 2018. Retrieved 3 April 2019.