Audrey O'Flynn explained

Audrey O'Flynn
Birth Date:1987 2, df=yes [1]
Birth Place:County Cork
Height:1.73m
Weight:76kg
School:Mount Mercy College, Cork
University:University College Cork
Relatives:Mick O'Driscoll (cousin) Conrad O'Sullivan (cousin)
Occupation:Teacher [2]
Ru Position:Forward
Ru Sevensnationalyears1:2015–

Audrey O'Flynn is an Ireland women's rugby sevens international. O'Flynn represented Ireland at the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens. O'Flynn is also a former Ireland women's field hockey international. Between 2010 and 2014, O'Flynn made 120 appearances and scored 30 goals for the Ireland women's national field hockey team

Early years, family and education

Between 1999 and 2004 O'Flynn attended Mount Mercy College, Cork.[3] [4] [5] Between 2004 and 2010 she attended University College Cork where she gained a Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Science in Corporate Finance.[6] [7] Her hometown is Dripsey.[8] [9] She is a cousin of Mick O'Driscoll.[10]

Field hockey

Audrey O'Flynn
Position:Defender [11]
Youthyears1:1999–2004
Youthclubs1:Mount Mercy College, Cork
Years1:2004–2010
Clubs1:University College Cork
Years2:2010–2014
Clubs2:Hermes
Nationalyears1:2010–2014
Nationalcaps1:120
Nationalgoals1:30

UCC

O'Flynn was a member of the University College Cork teams that won the intervarsity tournament, the Chilean Cup, in 2006 and 2007.[12] O'Flynn was captain of the UCC team during the 2009–10 season.[13] O'Flynn was a UCC player when she made her senior debut for Ireland.[14]

Hermes

Between 2010 and 2014 O'Flynn played for Hermes in the Women's Irish Hockey League.[15] [16] [17] In 2010–11 she was a member of the Hermes team that played in the Irish Senior Cup final, losing 3–1 to Pegasus.[18] [19] [20] O'Flynn also played and scored twice for Hermes in the 2012 Women's EuroHockey Club Champion's Challenge I final, defeating Lille Metropole 3–1.[21]

Ireland international

Between 2010 and 2014 O'Flynn made 120 appearances and scored 30 goals for Ireland.[22] O'Flynn played at Ireland A level [23] [24] before she made her senior debut for Ireland against Belgium in February 2010.[25] [26] At the 2012 Women's Field Hockey Olympic Qualifier, O'Flynn was a prominent member of the Ireland team that finished as runners up to Belgium.[27] [28] Despite breaking her jaw during a game against Spain, O'Flynn finished the tournament as topscorer, after scoring eight goals in five matches, all from penalty corners.[29] [30] [31] Following her performance in this tournament, O'Flynn was subsequently named The Irish Times/ Irish Sports Council Sportswoman of the Month for March 2012.[32] She was also voted the Ireland Women's Player's Player of the Year for 2012.[33] O'Flynn made her 100th appearance for Ireland during a series of games against Spain in January 2014.[34] [35] In August 2014, during a game against France, O'Flynn scored a quartet of goals from penalty corners.[36] [37]

TournamentsPlace
2010 Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers[38] 3rd
2011 Women's Hockey Champions Challenge I[39] [40] [41] 6th
2011 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship[42] 6th
2012 Women's Field Hockey Olympic Qualifier[43] [44] 2nd
2012 Women's Hockey Investec Cup[45] 6th
2012 Women's Hockey Champions Challenge I[46] [47] [48] 3rd
2012–13 Women's FIH Hockey World League Round 2[49] [50] 4th
2013 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship[51] [52] 7th
2014 Women's Hockey Champions Challenge I[53] [54] 2nd

Rugby sevens

Ireland international

In December 2014 it was announce that O'Flynn had signed a professional contract with the IRFU to play for the Ireland women's national rugby sevens team.[55] [56] [57] [58] [59] [60] She made her debut at the 2015 Rugby Europe Women's Sevens Grand Prix Series.[61] [62] In the absence of regular captain, Lucy Mulhall, O'Flynn has captained the Ireland Sevens.[63]

TournamentsPlace
2015 Rugby Europe Women's Sevens Grand Prix Series[64] [65] 5th
2015–16 World Rugby Women's Sevens Series[66] 12th
2016 Rugby Europe Women's Sevens Grand Prix Series[67] 3rd
2016 Rugby World Women's Sevens Olympic Repechage Tournament[68] [69] [70] 3rd
2016–17 World Rugby Women's Sevens Series[71]
2017 Rugby Europe Women's Sevens Grand Prix Series[72] 2nd
2017–18 World Rugby Women's Sevens Series[73] [74]
2018 Rugby Europe Women's Sevens Grand Prix Series[75] 3rd
2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens[76] 6th
2018–19 World Rugby Women's Sevens Series[77] [78]

Honours

Field hockey

Ireland
Hermes
UCC
Individual

Rugby sevens

Ireland

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Audrey O'Flynn. www.irishrugby.ie. 8 November 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181029214708/http://irishrugby.ie/rugby/fixturesandresults/squads_ireland_women_7s.php?player=122677&includeref=dynamic. 29 October 2018. dead.
  2. Web site: "People said ‘are you mad?" - Ex-hockey star O'Flynn eyes Olympic 7s. www.the42.ie. 7 November 2018. 25 June 2016.
  3. Web site: Audrey O'Flynn. ie.linkedin.com. 7 November 2018.
  4. News: Irish star O'Flynn swaps hockey for rugby. southernfriedhockey.com. 7 November 2018. 3 December 2014.
  5. Web site: "People said ‘are you mad?" - Ex-hockey star O'Flynn eyes Olympic 7s. www.the42.ie. 7 November 2018. 25 June 2016.
  6. Web site: Audrey O'Flynn. ie.linkedin.com. 7 November 2018.
  7. Web site: UCC Pair Audrey O'Flynn and Alison Miller in Dubai for World Womens Sevens. sport.ucc.ie. 7 November 2018.
  8. News: O'Flynn hungry for more goals – all the interviews and photos from France win. https://web.archive.org/web/20181109234716/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2014/08/oflynn-hungry-for-more-goals-all-the-interviews-and-photos-from-france-win/#.W-MRk_Z2ty0. usurped. 9 November 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 7 November 2018. 15 August 2014.
  9. News: O'Flynn and co taking Irish hockey to new levels. www.irishtimes.com. 7 November 2018. 11 April 2012.
  10. Web site: Ireland Women's Sevens Squad Includes Baxter, Cronin And O'Flynn. www.irishrugby.ie. 8 November 2018. 18 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20181110020842/http://www.irishrugby.ie/club/women/34839.php#.W-SH1vZ2ty0. 10 November 2018. dead.
  11. Web site: Ireland V Spain Results. www.sportireland.ie. 7 November 2018. 13 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20181109234600/https://www.sportireland.ie/Media/Latest_News/2014/January/Ireland_V_Spain_Results.html. 9 November 2018. dead.
  12. Web site: 2009 Press Releases – Provincial Hockey Awards for UCC students. www.ucc.ie. 8 November 2018. 19 May 2009.
  13. Web site: UCC alumni have the last laugh. collegenews.ie. 7 November 2018. 20 November 2010.
  14. News: O'Flynn ready to answer Ireland call. www.irishexaminer.com. 7 November 2018. 24 March 2010.
  15. Web site: UCC alumni have the last laugh. collegenews.ie. 7 November 2018. 20 November 2010.
  16. News: Hermes and Railway progress IHL playoff hopes. https://web.archive.org/web/20181109234626/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2011/11/hermes-and-railway-progress-ihl-playoff-hopes/#.W-MkAfZ2ty0. usurped. 9 November 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 7 November 2018. 27 November 2011.
  17. News: Hermes – Women's Leinster Division One. https://web.archive.org/web/20181109234654/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2014/09/hermes-womens-leinster-division-one/#.W-Mmq_Z2ty0. usurped. 9 November 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 7 November 2018. 19 September 2014.
  18. Web site: Pegasus's experience wins out. www.irishtimes.com. 18 April 2011. 18 April 2011.
  19. Web site: Hockey: Beaney seals Pegasus glory. www.independent.ie. 18 April 2011. 18 April 2011.
  20. Web site: Pegasus v Hermes - ESB Electric Ireland Women's Irish Senior Cup Final Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 11 October 2018. 17 April 2011.
  21. News: O'Flynn double the golden touch for Hermes. https://web.archive.org/web/20120604020525/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2012/05/oflynn-double-the-golden-touch-for-hermes/#.W-JOVPZ2ty0. usurped. 4 June 2012. www.hookhockey.com. 7 November 2018. 28 May 2012.
  22. News: Irish star O'Flynn swaps hockey for rugby. southernfriedhockey.com. 7 November 2018. 3 December 2014.
  23. Web site: 2009 Press Releases – Provincial Hockey Awards for UCC students. www.ucc.ie. 8 November 2018. 19 May 2009.
  24. News: Smyth named in Ireland A panel. www.hookhockey.com. 7 November 2018. 9 March 2009.
  25. News: Daly and O'Flynn in line for Irish debuts. https://web.archive.org/web/20181109234611/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2010/02/daly-and-oflynn-in-line-for-irish-debuts/#.W-Mce_Z2ty0. usurped. 9 November 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 7 November 2018. 1 February 2010.
  26. News: Irish arrive in Nice for Celtic Cup clashes. www.irishexaminer.com. 7 November 2018. 4 March 2010.
  27. Web site: "People said ‘are you mad?" - Ex-hockey star O'Flynn eyes Olympic 7s. www.the42.ie. 7 November 2018. 25 June 2016.
  28. Web site: O'Flynn's Olympic dream burns bright again. www.independent.ie. 7 November 2018. 25 June 2016.
  29. News: O'Flynn injury key concern ahead of OQT final. https://web.archive.org/web/20181109234631/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2012/03/oflynn-injury-key-concern-ahead-of-oqt-final/#.W-MahvZ2ty0. usurped. 9 November 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 7 November 2018. 24 March 2012.
  30. News: Jackson and O'Flynn receive player's player awards. https://web.archive.org/web/20181109234652/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2012/10/jackson-and-oflynn-receive-players-player-awards/#.W-MXIfZ2ty0. usurped. 9 November 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 7 November 2018. 21 October 2012.
  31. News: Belgium v Ireland - Women's 2012 Olympic Qualifying Tournament Final. www.sportsfile.com. 7 November 2018. 25 March 2012.
  32. News: O'Flynn and co taking Irish hockey to new levels. www.irishtimes.com. 7 November 2018. 11 April 2012.
  33. News: Jackson and O'Flynn receive player's player awards. https://web.archive.org/web/20181109234652/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2012/10/jackson-and-oflynn-receive-players-player-awards/#.W-MXIfZ2ty0. usurped. 9 November 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 7 November 2018. 21 October 2012.
  34. Web site: Ireland V Spain Results. www.sportireland.ie. 7 November 2018. 13 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20181109234600/https://www.sportireland.ie/Media/Latest_News/2014/January/Ireland_V_Spain_Results.html. 9 November 2018. dead.
  35. News: Ireland's women stun Spain with three late goals. https://web.archive.org/web/20181109234644/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2014/01/irelands-women-stun-spain-with-three-late-goals/#.W-MeDvZ2ty0. usurped. 9 November 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 7 November 2018. 12 January 2014.
  36. News: O'Flynn hungry for more goals – all the interviews and photos from France win. https://web.archive.org/web/20181109234716/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2014/08/oflynn-hungry-for-more-goals-all-the-interviews-and-photos-from-france-win/#.W-MRk_Z2ty0. usurped. 9 November 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 7 November 2018. 15 August 2014.
  37. News: O'Flynn quartet underpins thumping 9-0 win. https://web.archive.org/web/20181109234657/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2014/08/oflynn-quartet-underpins-thumping-9-0-win/#.W-MTq_Z2ty0. usurped. 9 November 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 7 November 2018. 14 August 2014.
  38. News: O'Flynn ready to answer Ireland call. www.irishexaminer.com. 7 November 2018. 24 March 2010.
  39. News: Ireland v India - ESB Electric Ireland Champions Challenge Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 16 October 2018. 18 June 2011.
  40. News: Ireland v Azerbaijan - ESB Electric Ireland Champions Challenge Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 7 November 2018. 19 June 2011.
  41. News: Ireland v Spain - ESB Electric Ireland Champions Challenge Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 16 October 2018. 21 June 2011.
  42. Web site: Azerbaijan win gives Ireland Euro lifeline. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812133316/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2011/08/azerbaijan-win-gives-ireland-euro-lifeline/#.XJVjlfZ2tjo. usurped. 12 August 2020. www.hookhockey.com. 22 March 2019. 25 August 2011.
  43. News: Olympic hockey play-off: Belgium 4-1 Ireland. www.rte.ie. 13 September 2018. 27 March 2012.
  44. News: Belgium v Ireland - Women's 2012 Olympic Qualifying Tournament Final Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 13 September 2018. 25 March 2012.
  45. News: Dutch class undoes Irish women. https://web.archive.org/web/20181018043117/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2012/06/dutch-class-undoes-irish-women/#.W8Y8OPZFxy0. usurped. 18 October 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 16 October 2018. 7 June 2012.
  46. News: Ireland v USA - Women's Electric Ireland Hockey Champions Challenge 1 Pool B Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 16 October 2018. 2 October 2012.
  47. News: Ireland v Belgium - Women’s Electric Ireland Hockey Champions Challenge 1 Quarter-Final Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 8 November 2018. 4 October 2012.
  48. News: O'Flynn the last-gasp heroine as Ireland knock out Belgium. https://web.archive.org/web/20121126044942/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2012/10/oflynn-the-last-gasp-heroine-as-ireland-knock-out-belgium/#.W-MYZ_Z2ty0. usurped. 26 November 2012. www.hookhockey.com. 7 November 2018. 4 October 2012.
  49. News: Smith makes three changes as Sargent returns. https://web.archive.org/web/20181022232539/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2013/02/smith-makes-three-changes-as-sargent-returns/#.W83k3PZFxy0. usurped. 22 October 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 22 October 2018. 12 February 2013.
  50. News: O'Flynn gives Ireland hopes huge boost. https://web.archive.org/web/20181109234636/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2013/03/oflynn-gives-ireland-hopes-huge-boost/#.W-MVxPZ2ty0. usurped. 9 November 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 7 November 2018. 3 March 2013.
  51. News: Seven changes as Smith shuffles his deck for European championships. https://web.archive.org/web/20181017001930/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2013/07/seven-changes-as-smith-shuffles-his-deck-for-european-championships/#.W8Y94PZFxy0. usurped. 17 October 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 16 October 2018. 15 July 2013.
  52. News: Scotland send Ireland down to European second tier. https://web.archive.org/web/20140509154016/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2013/08/scotland-send-ireland-down-to-european-second-tier/#.W8ZEXPZFxy0. usurped. 9 May 2014. www.hookhockey.com. 16 October 2018. 24 August 2013.
  53. News: O'Flynn drags Ireland to 2-2 draw against South Africa. https://web.archive.org/web/20181109234629/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2014/04/oflynn-drags-ireland-to-2-2-draw-against-south-africa/#.W-MUm_Z2ty0. usurped. 9 November 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 7 November 2018. 27 April 2014.
  54. News: USA too strong but long-term Irish gains abound from Champs Challenge. https://web.archive.org/web/20160121195308/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2014/05/usa-too-strong-but-long-term-irish-gains-abound-from-champs-challenge/#.W8ZIOPZFxy0. usurped. 21 January 2016. www.hookhockey.com. 16 October 2018. 6 May 2014.
  55. Web site: "People said ‘are you mad?" - Ex-hockey star O'Flynn eyes Olympic 7s. www.the42.ie. 7 November 2018. 25 June 2016.
  56. News: Irish star O'Flynn swaps hockey for rugby. southernfriedhockey.com. 7 November 2018. 3 December 2014.
  57. Web site: O'Flynn's Olympic dream burns bright again. www.independent.ie. 7 November 2018. 25 June 2016.
  58. Web site: Audrey O'Flynn leaves hockey to join Ireland rugby. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 7 November 2018. 5 December 2014.
  59. Web site: Ireland's Audrey O'Flynn in rugby sevens switch. www.bbc.co.uk. 7 November 2018. 5 December 2014.
  60. Web site: Women's hockey players Lisa Jacob and Audrey O'Flynn lurred to rugby. www.irishtimes.com. 7 November 2018. 5 December 2014.
  61. Web site: Ireland Women's Sevens Squad Includes Baxter, Cronin And O'Flynn. www.irishrugby.ie. 8 November 2018. 18 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20181110020842/http://www.irishrugby.ie/club/women/34839.php#.W-SH1vZ2ty0. 10 November 2018. dead.
  62. Web site: Second European Sevens Plate Triumph For Ireland Women. www.irishrugby.ie. 9 November 2018. 21 June 2015.
  63. Web site: O'Flynn To Captain Women's 7s. munsterrugby.ie. 7 November 2018. 23 June 2017.
  64. Web site: Ireland Women's Sevens Squad Includes Baxter, Cronin And O'Flynn. www.irishrugby.ie. 8 November 2018. 18 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20181110020842/http://www.irishrugby.ie/club/women/34839.php#.W-SH1vZ2ty0. 10 November 2018. dead.
  65. Web site: Second European Sevens Plate Triumph For Ireland Women. www.irishrugby.ie. 9 November 2018. 21 June 2015.
  66. Web site: Women's Sevens Team Ready For Clermont Challenge. www.irishrugby.ie. 8 November 2018. 27 May 2016.
  67. Web site: IRFU - Ireland Women's Sevens Squad named for Rugby Europe Grand Prix. www.sportireland.ie. 8 November 2018. 22 September 2016.
  68. Web site: "People said ‘are you mad?" - Ex-hockey star O'Flynn eyes Olympic 7s. www.the42.ie. 7 November 2018. 25 June 2016.
  69. Web site: O'Flynn's Olympic dream burns bright again. www.independent.ie. 7 November 2018. 25 June 2016.
  70. News: Ireland v Portugal - World Rugby Women's Sevens Olympic Repechage Pool C Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 8 November 2018. 25 June 2016.
  71. News: Ireland breaks hometown hearts late in Las Vegas. www.usarugby.org. 8 November 2018. 3 March 2017.
  72. News: Ireland Women's 7s squad announced for Kazan. www.leinsterrugby.ie. 8 November 2018. 4 July 2017.
  73. Web site: Ireland Women's Sevens Squad Announced For Sydney. www.irishrugby.ie. 6 November 2018. 15 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181106235316/http://www.irishrugby.ie/club/women/41197.php#.W-HOTvZ2ty0. 6 November 2018. dead.
  74. Web site: Ireland Women's 7s squad named for Kitakyushu 7s. www.leinsterrugby.ie. 8 November 2018. 17 April 2018.
  75. Web site: O'Flynn Returns For Ireland Women's European Opener In Marcoussis. www.irishrugby.ie. 7 November 2018. 28 June 2018.
  76. Web site: Eddy Confirms Ireland Women's Sevens Squad For World Cup. www.irishrugby.ie. 9 July 2018. 14 July 2018.
  77. Web site: Women's team stats and biographies - Glendale. World Rugby. 20 October 2018. 22 October 2018.
  78. Web site: RWC Sevens 2018: Women's squad announcements. www.world.rugby. 8 November 2018. 15 July 2018.