Eamonn Sheridan Explained

Eamonn Sheridan
Birth Name:Eamonn Peter Sheridan
Birth Date:1989 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Height:1.94m (06.36feet)
Weight:108kg (238lb)
School:St. Patrick's Classical School
Position:Centre
Years1:2008–2012
Years2:2012–2013
Years3:2013–2015
Years4:2015–2017
Years5:2017–2018
Years6:2018–2019
Clubs1:Leinster
Clubs2:Rotherham Titans
Clubs3:London Irish
Clubs6:RC Massy
Apps1:3
Apps2:22
Apps3:35
Apps4:33
Apps5:10
Apps6:22
Points1:0
Points2:40
Points3:15
Points4:15
Points5:0
Points6:10
Ru Clubupdate:15 April 2021
Repyears1:2006–08
Repyears2:2008–09
Repteam1:Ireland U18
Repteam2:Ireland U20
Repcaps2:16
Reppoints2:0

Eamonn Peter Sheridan (born 14 May 1989) is a retired professional rugby union player, who played in the Top 14, English Premiership and the Pro12. Prior to finishing his club career in France he represented Leinster in the Pro12, Rotherham Titans in the RFU Championship and London Irish in the English Premiership. Sheridan has also represented Ireland under-18s and under-20s at international level.

Club career

At 6'4' and 108 kg Sheridan is a physical presence with the ability to play at both inside and outside centre. Born in Birmingham,[1] Sheridan was educated at St. Patrick's Classical School in Navan, Ireland.[2] He spent four years in the Leinster Academy as well as making three First Team appearances in the Pro12.

Sheridan joined Championship side Rotherham Titans for the 2012–13 season.[3] Making 19 appearances in the league and three in the British & Irish Cup, including Rotherham's 59–26 win over Plymouth Albion in which he scored two tries.[4] [5] [6] [7]

London Irish announced, on 10 April 2013, the signing of Sheridan as well as fellow Rotherham Titan centre Fergus Mulchrone, both penning two-year contracts.[8] Sheridan made his Irish debut on 7 September 2013 at Twickenham in the 42–20 defeat to Saracens.[9] Sheridan made a great start to his London Irish career, voted by the supporters as the best player in the opening five Premiership matches. In the 2013–2014 season Sheridan formed a formidable centre partnership with Fergus Mulchrone in both defence and attack making 24 appearances and scoring four tries.

Oyonnax Rugby announced, on 27 March 2015, the signing of Sheridan on a two-year deal via the team's official Twitter account. Sheridan scored his first try on his debut against Bordeaux Bègles on Saturday 29 August 2015.

International career

Though he was born in England, Sheridan represented Ireland under-18s and under-20s at international level.[2] After a number of strong performances, notably against Worcester Warriors, Sheridan was backed by then London Irish Director of Rugby Brian Smith to go on and make full international honours.[10]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Eamonn Sheridan: 'I see similarities with Leinster and London Irish' . Martin . James . 18 October 2013 . The Irish Post . 4 November 2013 . 23 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131023044723/http://www.irishpost.co.uk/sport/interview-eamonn-sheridan-london-irish-exiles . dead .
  2. Web site: Eamonn Sheridan . Leinster Rugby . 4 November 2013.
  3. Web site: Titans add to their backline . Rotherham Titans . 4 November 2013 . https://archive.today/20131104182802/http://www.rotherhamrugby.co.uk/news/553/titans-add-to-their-backline/ . 4 November 2013 . dead .
  4. Web site: Eamonn Sheridan – all time stats . Statbunker . 4 November 2013.
  5. Web site: Abervaron 21–25 Rotherham Titans . Rotherham Titans . 4 November 2013 . dead . https://archive.today/20130422052207/http://www.rotherhamrugby.co.uk/fixtures/119/aberavon-vs-rotherham-titans/ . 22 April 2013 . dmy-all .
  6. Web site: Rotherham Titans 59–26 Plymouth Albion . Rotherham Titans . 4 November 2013 . dead . https://archive.today/20130505061616/http://www.rotherhamrugby.co.uk/fixtures/120/rotherham-titans-vs-plymouth-albion/ . 5 May 2013 . dmy-all .
  7. Web site: Munster 9–9 Rotherham Titans . Rotherham Titans . 4 November 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130101083919/http://www.rotherhamrugby.co.uk/fixtures/122/munster-vs-rotherham-titans/ . 1 January 2013 . dead .
  8. Web site: London Irish sign Eamonn Sheridan and Fergus Mulchrone from Rotherham Titans . Sky Sports . 4 November 2013.
  9. Web site: London Irish 20–42 Saracens . London Irish . 4 November 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130916021832/http://www.london-irish.com/MatchReport.ink?SportStatMatchID=206506&type=m&storytype= . 16 September 2013 . dead .
  10. News: Smith backs Eamonn Sheridan to catch the eye of Ireland selectors . Manicom . Alan . 20 September 2013 . Reading Post . 4 November 2013.