Katie Corrigan Explained

Birth Date:22 August 2005 [1]
Ru Proclubs:Old Belvedere
Ru Nationalpoints:(10)
Ru Nationalyears:2024–present
Birth Place:Ireland
Ru Position:Wing
Height:[2]

Katie Corrigan (born 22 August 2005) is an Irish rugby union player who plays as a wing.

Early life

Corrigan is from Donard, in County Wicklow.[3] She started playing as a youngster at the Tullow club in County Carlow.[4]

Career

She played for Leinster at under-18 level and Old Belvedere as a winger.[5]

She made her Ireland debut in the 2024 Women's Six Nations Championship aged 18 years-old.[6] [7] Ireland finished third in the championship to qualify for the 2025 World Cup and Corrigan was their top try scorer in the tournament.[8] [9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Katie Corrigan. Irish Rugby. 29 April 2024.
  2. Web site: Katie Corrigan. 6Nations. 29 April 2024.
  3. Web site: Donard’s Katie Corrigan named in Ireland Six Nations side. Independent.ie. 29 April 2024. 20 February 2024.
  4. Web site: Ireland starlet Katie Corrigan: 'I have really tried to back myself and play. 29 April 2024. 18 April 2024 . Rugby Pass.
  5. Web site: Carlow-National. 29 April 2024. FORMER TULLOW STAR CORRIGAN TO MAKE IRELAND DEBUT. March 22, 2024.
  6. Web site: Six Nations: 18-year-old Katie Corrigan set to debut for Ireland against France. Irish Times. 29 April 2024. Daire. Walsh. 21 March 2024.
  7. Web site: Andrew. Ryan. 27 March 2024. Katie Corrigan answers Ireland’s call as she earns first senior cap. 29 April 2024. independent.ie.
  8. Web site: RTE. 29 April 2024. Olympic Sevens shot 'absolutely' available for Ireland stars. Michael. Glennon. 29 April 2024.
  9. Web site: Standout stars of this year's Women's Six Nations. BBC Sport. 29 April 2024. Mantej. Mann. 29 April 2024.