Brian Deeny Explained

Brian Deeny
Birth Date:2000 3, df=yes
Birth Place:Wexford, Ireland[1]
Weight:102kg (225lb)
Ru Position:Lock
Years1:2021–
Clubs1:Leinster
Apps1:16
Points1:10
Ru Clubupdate:23 November 2023
Repyears1:2019–2020
Repteam1:Ireland U20s
Repcaps1:7
Reppoints1:5
Ru Ntupdate:25 April 2022
School:St Peter's College, Wexford
University:University College Dublin

Brian Deeny (born 3 February 2000) is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship and European Rugby Champions Cup side Leinster. His preferred position is lock.[2]

Youth

Prior to his rugby career Deeny played gaelic football for St Peter's College,[3] winning a Leinster Schools Senior Football A title. He went on to study biomedical sciences at Trinity College Dublin. Deeny played the majority of his junior rugby for Wexford Wanderers and later Clontarf.[4] [5] [6]

Leinster

Deeny was named in the Leinster Rugby academy for the 2021–22 season.[7] He made his debut in Round 16 of the 2021–22 United Rugby Championship against the .[8] [9] He signed his first senior contract, and was promoted to the full Leinster squad for the 2022–23 United Rugby Championship in March 2022.[10]

Ireland

Deeny appeared for the Irish under-20s at the 2019 World Rugby Under 20 Championship.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brian Deeny. Leinster Rugby. 5 June 2022.
  2. Web site: Brian Deeny. Ultimate Rugby. 25 April 2022.
  3. News: Meet the latest star to leap from the GAA into rugby. The42. 30 January 2020. 5 June 2022.
  4. News: We Interview Leinster Rugby's New Signing, Wexford Man Brian Deeny. Wexford Weekly. 14 March 2022. 5 June 2022.
  5. News: All to play for in All-Ireland League as season reaches business end. The Irish Times. 23 April 2022. 5 June 2022.
  6. News: AIL steeled Brian Deeny for U20s test. Irish Examiner. 30 January 2020. 5 June 2022.
  7. Web site: Leinster Rugby Academy for 2021/22 Confirmed . Leinster Rugby . 20 August 2021 . 23 August 2021.
  8. News: URC: Cullen hands debut to Deeny, Connacht ring changes. RTE. 22 April 2022. 5 June 2022.
  9. News: Sharks 28-23 Leinster: Sharks up to fourth with win over league leaders. BBC Sport. 23 April 2022. 25 April 2022.
  10. News: Jamie Osborne one of four players to sign first senior contract with Leinster. The42. 8 March 2022. 5 June 2022.
  11. Web site: DEENY BENEFITING FROM STRONG COMMUNITY BACKING . Leinster rugby . 19 March 2020 . 10 May 2021.