Ronan O'Mahony explained

Ronan O'Mahony
Birth Date:1989 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Limerick, Ireland
Weight:90kg (200lb)
Ru Position:Wing, Fullback
Amatyears1:20??–2019
Amatteam1:Garryowen
Clubs1:Munster
Years1:2013–2019
Apps1:70
Points1:105
Ru Clubupdate:2 March 2019
Repyears1:2009
Repteam1:Ireland U20
Repcaps1:6
Reppoints1:5
Ru Ntupdate:20 April 2013
Relatives:Barry O'Mahony (brother)
School:Castletroy College

Ronan O'Mahony (born 28 May 1989) is an Irish former rugby union player, who played for Munster. He normally played as a wing, but occasionally played fullback. O'Mahony represented Garryowen in the All-Ireland League.

Munster

O'Mahony made his debut for Munster A on 27 November 2009, replacing Simon Zebo in a British and Irish Cup game against Bristol and scoring a try.[1] He was part of the Munster A team that won the 2011–12 British and Irish Cup, scoring a try against Neath.[2] [3] [4] He was promoted to a development contract with the senior Munster squad for the 2013–14 season.[5] O'Mahony made his debut for the senior Munster team on 19 April 2013, starting against Dragons in a Pro12 fixture and scoring a try.[6] He scored the winning try in Munster's 16–10 win against Scarlets on 21 December 2013.[7] O'Mahony signed a one-year development contract extension in March 2014.[8] He signed a two-year contract extension in February 2015.[9] On 24 January 2016, O'Mahony scored two tries and won the Man-of-the-Match in Munster's 28–5 win against Benetton.[10] On 16 March 2017, it was announced that O'Mahony had signed a two-year contract extension with Munster.[11] On 1 May 2017, it was announced that O'Mahony would miss the remainder of the 2016–17 season after suffering a fractured fibula in Munster's win against Benetton on 29 April 2017.[12] He made his return from the injury on 19 January 2018, coming off the bench for Munster A in their 27–0 British and Irish Cup win against Ospreys Premiership Select.[13] O'Mahony was forced to retire from rugby in April 2019 due to the broken leg and dislocated ankle he suffered in April 2017.[14]

Ireland

O'Mahony made his debut for Ireland Under-20 on 14 February 2009, coming off the bench against Italy Under-20 and scoring a try in the 2009 Under-20 Six Nations Championship.[15]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Munster Maintain Their Run. 27 November 2009. Munster Rugby. 19 April 2013.
  2. News: Munster Win Away To Neath. 19 November 2011. Munster Rugby. 19 April 2013.
  3. News: Costello Names Extended Squad. 23 April 2012. Munster Rugby. 7 September 2017.
  4. News: Munster Prove Too Strong. 27 April 2012. Munster Rugby. 7 September 2017.
  5. News: Contract News. 3 April 2013. Munster Rugby. 19 April 2013.
  6. News: Close Run Affair In Rodney Parade. 20 April 2013. Munster Rugby. 20 April 2013.
  7. News: O'Mahony Steals Dramatic Late Win. 21 December 2013. Munster Rugby. 22 December 2013.
  8. News: Contract News. 31 March 2014. Munster Rugby. 31 March 2014.
  9. News: Contract Signings Continue. 13 February 2015. Munster Rugby. 13 February 2015.
  10. News: Munster Finish With A Flourish. 24 January 2016. Munster Rugby. 7 September 2017.
  11. Web site: Latest Contract Signings. 16 March 2017. Munster Rugby. 16 March 2017.
  12. Web site: Squad Update. 1 May 2017. Munster Rugby. 1 May 2017.
  13. News: Munster A Power Into B&I Cup Quarters. 19 January 2018. Munster Rugby. 20 January 2018.
  14. News: Ronan O'Mahony Forced To Retire. 10 April 2019. Munster Rugby. 10 April 2019.
  15. News: Under-20s Overcome Italian Challenge. 14 February 2009. Irish Rugby. 19 April 2013.