Darren O'Shea explained

Darren O'Shea
Birth Date:1992 12, df=yes
Birth Place:Myrtleville, Cork, Ireland
Weight:117kg (258lb)
Ru Position:Lock
Amatyears1:20??–2014
Amatteam1:Crosshaven
Amatyears2:2016–2020
Amatteam2:Dolphin
Years1:2014–2016
Clubs1:Worcester
Apps1:27
Points1:15
Years2:2016–2020
Clubs2:Munster
Apps2:44
Points2:10
Years3:2020–
Clubs3:Vannes
Apps3:28
Points3:0
Ru Clubupdate:23 September 2021
School:Colaiste Mhuire, Crosshaven

Darren O'Shea (born 12 December 1992) is an Irish rugby union player. He plays as a lock for French Pro D2 club Vannes.

Professional career

Worcester Warriors

Whilst still in the Munster Rugby Academy,[1] O'Shea joined English side Worcester Warriors.[2]

Munster

In March 2016, it was announced that O'Shea would be returning to his native Munster on a two-year contract, beginning in the 2016–17 season.[3] In September 2016, O'Shea made his competitive debut for Munster when he came on as a substitute against Edinburgh in a 2016–17 Pro12 fixture.[4] On 1 October 2016, O'Shea made his first start for Munster in the Pro14 fixture against Zebre.[5] On 26 November 2016, O'Shea scored his first try for Munster in the sides 46–3 win against Benetton at Thomond Park.[6] O'Shea made his European Rugby Champions Cup debut on 9 December 2017, coming off the bench in Munster's 33–10 Pool 4 win against Leicester Tigers.[7] He signed a new two-year contract with Munster in February 2018.[8] O'Shea left Munster at the end of the 2019–20 season.[9]

Vannes

O'Shea joined French Pro D2 club Vannes ahead of the 2020–21 season.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Nine Players To Join Academy Ranks. 24 May 2013. Munster Rugby. 30 March 2016.
  2. News: Worcester Warriors sign Darren O'Shea and Jean-Baptiste Bruzulier. 16 May 2014. Sky Sports. 30 March 2016.
  3. News: Squad & Contract Update. 29 March 2016. Munster Rugby. 30 March 2016.
  4. News: Bonus Point Win Bagged In Thomond. 24 September 2016. Munster Rugby. 24 September 2016.
  5. News: Try Fest In Thomond. 1 October 2016. Munster Rugby. 1 October 2016.
  6. News: Munster Topple Treviso In Claiming Top Spot. 26 November 2016. Munster Rugby. 26 November 2016.
  7. News: Bonus-Point Win For Munster Over Tigers. 9 December 2017. Munster Rugby. 10 December 2017.
  8. News: Player Contract Update. 2 February 2018. Munster Rugby. 3 February 2018.
  9. News: Player Update. 26 May 2020. Munster Rugby. 26 May 2020.
  10. News: Irish lock O'Shea signs for French Pro D2 club after leaving Munster. 6 July 2020. The42. 6 July 2020.