Scott Penny Explained

Scott Penny
Birth Date:1999 9, df=yes
Birth Place:Dublin, Ireland
Weight:101.82kg (224.47lb)
Ru Position:Flanker
Amatyears1:2018–
Amatteam1:UCD
Years1:2018–
Clubs1:Leinster
Apps1:55
Points1:145
Ru Clubupdate:7 April 2023
Repyears1:2019
Repteam1:Ireland U20
Repcaps1:5
Reppoints1:10
Ru Ntupdate:15 March 2019
School:St Michael's College
University:University College Dublin

Scott Penny (born 22 September 1999) is an Irish rugby union player for Leinster. His preferred position is openside flanker.

Early life

Penny attended St Michael's College, where he starred on several cup rugby teams.

Leinster

After leaving school in June 2018 he immediately entered the Leinster Rugby academy at the age of 18. While still in his first year in the academy Penny scored eight tries in seven games for Leinster 'A' in their victorious Celtic Cup campaign. This rake of tries, highly unusual for a forward, included a hat-trick against the Ospreys development team in a man-of-the-match performance.[1]

Less than two months after turning 19 Penny made his Leinster senior debut against Ospreys in November 2018, capping a strong performance with a try.[2] Due to his involvement with Leinster 'A' during the Celtic Cup, Penny made his debut for the Leinster senior team before playing for UCD in the All-Ireland League or even for the Ireland u-20s.[3] His second Leinster appearance followed against Dragons. He was named the Pro14 Next-Gen Star of the Season for the 2020–21 Pro14 season.[4] His strong performance in the 2020–21 Championship, also earned him his first spot on the Pro14 Dream Team.[5] Penny was named to the 2022–23 URC Elite XV of the year.[6]

Honours

Leinster

3 (2019, 2020, 2021)

Leinster 'A'

2 (2019, 2020)

Ireland Under-20s

1 (2019)

1 (2019)

1 (2019)

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Irish Rugby. Irishrugby.ie. 8 December 2018.
  2. Web site: Scott Penny shines on debut as Leinster rout Ospreys in seven-try victory. Independent.ie. 8 December 2018.
  3. Web site: A Penny for his Leinster debut. Des Berry-22 November 2018 02:30. AM. Herald.ie. 8 December 2018.
  4. Web site: Leinster's Scott Penny named Pro14 Next-Gen Star of the Season . the42 . 31 March 2021.
  5. Web site: The Media Votes are in - Who made the Guinness PRO14 Dream Team? . Pro14 rugby . 1 April 2021.
  6. Web site: URC Awards: 2022/23 Elite XV Has Been Named . United Rugby . 15 May 2023.