Denis Fogarty Explained

Denis Fogarty
Birth Date:	1983 7, df=yes
Birth Place:	Tipperary, Ireland
Weight:	106kg (234lb)
Ru Position:	Hooker
Ru Amateuryears:	2002–2012
Ru Amateurclubs:	Cork Constitution
Ru Proclubs:	Munster Aurillac Agen Provence
Ru Clubyears:	2004–2012 2012–2013 2013–2015 2015–2016
Ru Clubcaps:	98 25 37 3
Ru Clubpoints:	(30) (5) (15) (0)
Ru Clubupdate:	5 May 2016
Ru Nationalyears:	2008–2009
Ru Nationalcaps:	7
Ru Nationalpoints:	(10)
Ru Ntupdate:	13 July 2015
Relatives:	John Fogarty(brother)
School:	Rockwell College

Denis Fogarty (born 16 July 1983) is a former Irish rugby union player who played at hooker for Munster, Aurillac, Agen and Provence. He has also represented Ireland at schoolboy, U21 and 'A' level. He was educated at Rockwell College. In May 2016, Fogarty was forced to retire from rugby after suffering a recurrence of a shoulder injury.^[1]

Munster

Fogarty made his debut for Munster against The Borders in the Celtic League in November 2004.^[2] When Frankie Sheahan sustained an injury, Fogarty was called up onto the bench for Munster's 2006 Heineken Cup Final against Biarritz Olympique in May 2006. He was part of the Munster A team that won the 2011–12 British and Irish Cup.^[3] His last game for Munster was the away play-off semi-final against Ospreys on 11 May 2012, which Munster lost 45-10.

Aurillac

It was announced on 25 April 2012 that Fogarty would be joining French Pro D2 side Stade Aurillacois Cantal Auvergne, better known as Aurillac.^[4] Fogarty was named in the Pro D2 team of the season for 2012-13.^[5]

Agen

Fogarty will join French Pro D2 side SU Agen Lot-et-Garonne, better known as Agen, on a two-year contract at the start of the 2013–14 season.^[6]

Provence Rugby

Fogarty currently played for French Pro D2 side Provence Rugby.

Ireland

Fogarty first represented Ireland A in the 2008 Churchill Cup. He was part of the Ireland A team that won the 2009 Churchill Cup, defeating England Saxons 49-22 in the final.^[7] He also played for Ireland A against Tonga in November 2009.^[8]

Honours

Munster

• Heineken Cup

• • Winner (1): 2005–06
• Celtic League

• • Winner (2): 2008–09, 2010–11

Munster A

• British and Irish Cup

• • Winner (1): 2011–12

Ireland A

• Churchill Cup

• • Winner (1): 2009

External links

• Munster Profile

Notes and References

1. Web site: Injury forces ex-Munster star Denis Fogarty to retire. 3 May 2016. irishexaminer.com. 5 May 2016.
2. Web site: Munster 45-8 Borders . 19 November 2004 . munsterrugby.ie . 29 September 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131219151521/http://www.munsterrugby.ie/rugby/match_centre.php?section=lineups&fixid=1786 . 19 December 2013 .
3. Web site: Munster Prove Too Strong . 27 April 2012 . munsterrugby.ie . 29 April 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501140238/http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/10433.php . 1 May 2012 .
4. Web site: Fogarty's Final Fling . 25 April 2012 . munsterrugby.ie . 25 April 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120430002942/http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/10414.php . 30 April 2012 .
5. Web site: Fogarty's fine French season recognised. 22 May 2013. irishexaminer.com. 22 May 2013.
6. Web site: Fogarty's fine French season recognised. 22 May 2013. irishexaminer.com. 22 May 2013.
7. Web site: Ireland A Cap Off Stunning Season With Churchill Cup Success. 21 June 2009. irishrugby.ie. 2 December 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120122024438/http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/4855.php. 22 January 2012.
8. Web site: Denis Fogarty Starting for Ireland A. 13 November 2009. munsterrugby.ie. 29 September 2011.