Eoin O'Connor explained

Eoin O'Connor
Birth Date:2000 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Waterford, Ireland
Weight:108kg (238lb)
Position:Lock
Amatyears1:20??–2019
Amatteam1:Waterpark
Amatyears2:2019–2023
Amatteam2:Young Munster
Years1:2021–2023
Clubs1:Munster
Apps1:4
Points1:0
Years2:2023–
Clubs2:Exeter Chiefs
Apps2:0
Points2:0
Clubupdate:29 October 2022
School:Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge

Eoin O'Connor (born 21 July 2000) is an Irish rugby union player who plays as a lock for Premiership Rugby club Exeter Chiefs.

Early life

A native of Waterford, O'Connor joined local club Waterpark and represented the team in the 2018–19 Munster Junior League season whilst a sixth-year student.[1] Ahead of the 2019–20 season, O'Connor joined Limerick All-Ireland League club Young Munster.[2]

Playing career

Munster

Having previously represented Munster at under-18 and under-19 level, O'Connor made his Munster A debut in their challenge match against provincial rivals Leinster A in January 2019, scoring a try in Munster's 26–22 win. He joined the Munster academy ahead of the 2019–20 season.[1] Following the disruption caused by the province's recent tour to South Africa, O'Connor made his senior competitive debut for Munster in their opening 2021–22 Champions Cup fixture away to English club Wasps on 12 December 2021, starting in the province's 35–14 win.[3]

O'Connor made his league debut for Munster as a replacement for Jean Kleyn in the province's 29–24 away defeat against South African side the Bulls in a rescheduled round 6 fixture during the 2021–22 United Rugby Championship on 12 March 2022.[4] He joined the Munster senior squad on a one-year contract from the 2022–23 season,[5] but was released by the province upon the conclusion of that season.[6]

Exeter Chiefs

After being released by Munster, O'Connor moved to England to join Premiership Rugby club Exeter Chiefs.[7]

Honours

Munster

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Notes and References

  1. News: 2019/20 Greencore Munster Rugby Academy Confirmed. 18 July 2019. Munster Rugby. 12 December 2021.
  2. News: Eoin O'Connor Munster Academy Profile. Munster Rugby. 12 December 2021.
  3. News: Munster's young guns thrill in wild and wonderful bonus-point win over Wasps. 12 December 2021. The42. 12 December 2021.
  4. News: Report Narrow Defeat For Munster In Pretoria. 12 March 2022. Munster Rugby. 13 March 2022.
  5. News: Three Academy Players Stepping Up & New Addition. 23 February 2022. Munster Rugby. 23 February 2022.
  6. News: Munster Rugby Departing Players Confirmed. 23 May 2023. Munster Rugby. 23 May 2023.
  7. News: O'Connor signs for the Chiefs. 19 July 2023. Exeter Chiefs. 19 July 2023.