Greg McGrath explained

Greg McGrath
Birth Date:1997 1, df=yes
Birth Place:Republic of Ireland
Weight:125kg (276lb)
Ru Position:Tighthead Prop/Loosehead Prop
Amatyears1:2016-
Amatteam1:Lansdowne
Years1:2020–2021
Clubs1:Leinster
Apps1:3
Points1:0
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:Connacht
Apps2:7
Points2:0
Years3:2022–2023
Clubs3:Jersey Reds
Apps3:25
Years4:2023-
Clubs4:Ulster
Apps4:3
Points4:0
Ru Clubupdate:10 November 2023
Repyears1:2017
Repteam1:Ireland U20s
Repcaps1:5
Reppoints1:0
Ru Ntupdate:18 June 2017
School:Bridgetown Vocational College

Greg McGrath (born 21 January 1997) is an Irish rugby union player from Wexford, currently playing for URC and European Rugby Champions Cup side Ulster. He previously played for Leinster, Connacht, and Jersey Reds. His preferred position is tighthead prop.[1]

A former Ireland under-20 international who played club rugby for Lansdowne,[2] McGrath made his debut as a replacement for Leinster in Round 10 of the 2020–21 Pro14 against .[3] [4] He signed for Connacht ahead of the 2021-22 season.[2] He was released by Connacht at the end of the season, and joined Jersey Reds in the English Championship.[5] After the liquidation of Jersey Reds,[6] he joined Ulster as cover for players unavailable due to injury or World Cup duty.[7]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Greg McGrath. Ultimate Rugby. 3 January 2021.
  2. Rúaidhrí O'Connor, "Connacht bolster front row ranks after landing Leinster prop Greg McGrath", Irish Independent, 17 June 2021
  3. News: Connacht's fire burns bright in the ice as they end Leinster's 26-match streak. The Irish Times. 2 January 2021. 3 January 2021.
  4. News: Pro14: Connacht stun champions Leinster in derby. BBC Sport. 2 January 2021. 3 January 2021.
  5. Liam Heagney, "'Chance to develop his game': Jersey bring in Irish prop McGrath", Rugby Pass, 17 August 2022
  6. https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/67016070.amp "Jersey Reds: Championship club to enter liquidation after funding rejection"
  7. https://ulster.rugby/content/ulster-ready-for-historic-glasgow-pre-season-clash "Ulster ready for historic Glasgow pre-season clash"