Seán O'Connor (rugby union) explained

Seán O'Connor
Birth Date:1996 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Clonmel, Tipperary, Ireland
Weight:106kg (234lb)
Ru Position:Lock, Flanker
Amatyears1:2015–2016
Amatteam1:Cashel
Amatyears2:2016–2020
Amatteam2:Garryowen
Years1:2016–2020
Clubs1:Munster
Apps1:9
Points1:0
Years2:2020–
Clubs2:Jersey Reds
Apps2:10
Points2:5
Ru Clubupdate:18 September 2021
Repyears1:2016
Repteam1:Ireland U20
Repcaps1:7
Reppoints1:0
Ru Ntupdate:26 June 2016
School:Rockwell College
University:Cork Institute of Technology

Seán O'Connor (born 22 August 1996) is an Irish rugby union player. He can play as either a lock or a flanker and represents Jersey Reds in the RFU Championship.[1]

Early life

O'Connor was born in Clonmel, County Tipperary and first played rugby aged 6 with Cashel RFC. He attended Rockwell College and played three years of Junior and Senior Cup rugby, winning the latter as captain in 2015 when Rockwell beat Ardscoil Rís 23–13 in the final.[2] [3]

Professional career

Munster

On 11 November 2016, O'Connor made his competitive debut for Munster when he came on as a substitute against Māori All Blacks in a capped friendly in Thomond Park, which Munster won 27–14.[4] O'Connor made his first start for Munster on 1 September 2017, doing so in the sides opening fixture of the 2017–18 Pro14 against Benetton.[5] He joined the senior squad on a one-year development contract for the 2019–20 season.[6]

Jersey Reds

O'Connor left Munster at end of the 2019–20 season[7] and joined RFU Championship side Jersey Reds ahead of the 2020–21 season.[1]

Ireland

O'Connor represented Ireland U20 at the 2016 World Rugby Under 20 Championship, coming on as a replacement in the famous 33–24 win against New Zealand U20, the team's first win against their Kiwi opponents in history.[8]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Championship side Jersey confirm signings of outgoing Munster pair. 11 June 2020. The42. 11 June 2020.
  2. News: The future is bright: Sean O'Connor (First year sub-academy). 6 November 2015. Irish Independent. 17 July 2017.
  3. News: Rockwell College deny Ardscoil Rís a first ever Munster Senior Cup title. 17 March 2015. Irish Independent. 17 July 2017.
  4. News: Magnificent Munster Conquer Maoris. 11 November 2016. Munster Rugby. 17 February 2017.
  5. News: Munster Off to Flying Start. 1 September 2017. Munster Rugby. 2 September 2017.
  6. News: Contract Update Five Players Put Pen To Paper. 20 February 2019. Munster Rugby. 20 February 2019.
  7. News: Player Update. 26 May 2020. Munster Rugby. 26 May 2020.
  8. News: Ireland Under-20s Down New Zealand For Historic Victory. 11 June 2016. Irish Rugby. 17 February 2017.