Conor Maguire (rugby union) explained

Conor Maguire
Birth Place:Skerries, Fingal, Ireland
Weight:113kg (249lb)
Ru Position:Loosehead Prop
Years1:2020–2021
Clubs1:Dragons
Apps1:7
Points1:0
Years2:2021
Clubs2:Gloucester
Apps2:1
Points2:0
Years3:2021–
Apps3:1
Points3:0
Ru Clubupdate:28 July 2021

Conor Maguire is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for English Premiership side Gloucester. He plays as a prop.

Early life

Maguire was born in Skerries and moved to East Meath at the age of seven.[1] He attended Coláiste na hInse in Bettystown.[2]

Amateur career

Prior to making his professional debut, Maguire played for a number of teams including Boyne, Old Wesley, Leinster A and Connacht Eagles, as well as age-grade rugby for Leinster and Ireland.[3]

Professional career

Maguire made his senior professional rugby debut for Welsh side Dragons against Benetton in round 13 of the 2019-20 Pro14 on 6 March 2020, after joining on a short-term deal.[4] The short-term deal at the Dragons was extended following rugby's restart after the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]

On 12 February 2021, Maguire would sign for English Premiership side Gloucester as part of their elite academy squad for professional development.[6]

On 5 August 2021, Maguire has signed a professional contract with Hartpury University to compete in the RFU Championship from the 2021–22 season.[7]

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Notes and References

  1. Fingal-born loosehead putting best foot forward. Independent.ie. Marcus. Cavaroli. 3 April 2021. 1 December 2021.
  2. International recognition for local players. Meath Chronicle. 22 January 2020. 1 December 2021.
  3. Web site: Conor Maguire. Dragons Rugby. 15 February 2021.
  4. News: Dragons duo to make first starts against Benetton. Planet Rugby. 5 March 2020. 23 August 2020.
  5. News: Sam Davies to captain Dragons in PRO14 derby at Ospreys. South Wales Argus. 21 August 2020. 26 August 2020.
  6. News: Conor Maguire leaves Dragons after earning Gloucester deal. South Wales Argus. 12 February 2021. 28 July 2021.
  7. News: Gloucester Rugby prop makes championship switch. Gloucestershire Live. 5 August 2021. 6 September 2021.