| Sam O'Connor | |
| Birth Date: | 2001 12, df=y |
| Weight: | 124kg (273lb) |
| Ru Position: | Loosehead prop |
| Years1: | 2021– |
| Clubs1: | Llanelli |
| Apps1: | 30 |
| Points1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2022– |
| Clubs2: | Scarlets |
| Apps2: | 2 |
| Points2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 2023 |
| Apps3: | 1 |
| Points3: | 0 |
| Ru Clubupdate: | 9 April 2023 |
| Repyears1: | 2019 |
| Ru Ntupdate: | 8 April 2023 |
| Relatives: | Harri O'Connor (brother) |
| School: | Llandovery College |
| Ru Currentteam: | Scarlets |
Sam O'Connor (born 11 December 2001) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays as a loosehead prop for the Scarlets.[1]
O'Connor was part of the Bath academy, before joining the Welsh Exile programme. He moved to Wales to study at Llandovery College, while also signing a Scarlets academy contract.[2]
In May 2022, O'Connor traveled to New Zealand to play for Linwood RFC in the northern off-season, along with fellow academy player Eddie James.[3]
On 24 September 2022, O'Connor made his competitive debut for the Scarlets against Ulster, coming off the bench in the final minute to play alongside his brother Harri.[4]
O'Connor started for the Scarlets in a friendly against Saracens on 10 March 2023.[5]
While part of the Scarlets academy, O'Connor has also played for affiliated sides Llanelli RFC and Carmarthen Quins.[6] [7]
O'Connor has represented Wales U18.[8]
O’Connor scored his first try for the Scarlets on 13 September 2024, as a replacement in a pre-season friendly against Saracens.[9]