Eoin O'Connor

Eoin O'Connor (born 21 July 2000) is an Irish rugby union player, who is currently a member of the Munster academy. He plays as a lock and represents Young Munster in the All-Ireland League.

Eoin O'Connor
Date of birth (2000-07-21) 21 July 2000
Place of birthWaterford, Ireland
Height2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)
Weight108 kg (17.0 st; 238 lb)
SchoolGaelcholáiste Phort Láirge
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
20??–2019 Waterpark ()
2019– Young Munster ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Munster 1 (0)
Correct as of 12 December 2021

Early life

A native of Waterford, O'Connor joined local club Waterpark and represented the team in the 2018–19 Munster Junior League season whilst a sixth-year student.[1] Ahead of the 2019–20 season, O'Connor joined Limerick All-Ireland League club Young Munster.[2]

Munster

Having previously represented Munster at under-18 and under-19 level, O'Connor made his Munster A debut in their challenge match against provincial rivals Leinster A in January 2019, scoring a try in Munster's 26–22 win. He joined the Munster academy ahead of the 2019–20 season.[1] Following the disruption caused by the province's recent tour to South Africa, O'Connor made his senior competitive debut for Munster in their opening 2021–22 Champions Cup fixture away to English club Wasps on 12 December 2021, starting in the province's 35–14 win.[3]

References
  1. "2019/20 Greencore Munster Rugby Academy Confirmed". Munster Rugby. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  2. "Eoin O'Connor Munster Academy Profile". Munster Rugby. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  3. "Munster's young guns thrill in wild and wonderful bonus-point win over Wasps". The42. 12 December 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
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