Shane Jennings (rugby union, born 2001) explained

Shane Jennings
Birth Date:2001 1, df=yes
Birth Place:Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland
Height:191cm
Ru Position:Centre
Years1:2019–
Clubs1:Connacht
Apps1:2
Points1:0
Ru Clubupdate:25 March 2023
Repyears1:2021–
Repteam1:Ireland U20
Repcaps1:4
Reppoints1:5
Repyears2:2021–
Repteam2:Ireland Sevens
Repcaps2:2
Reppoints2:0
Ru Ntupdate:28 November 2021

Shane Jennings (born 14 January 2001) is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship and European Rugby Champions Cup side Connacht. His preferred position is centre.[1]

National team

Jennings represents the Ireland national rugby sevens team on the World Rugby Sevens Series. He debuted for the national sevens team in 2021.[2] [3]

Early life

Jennings was born in Ballinasloe, County Galway.[4] He attended Garbally College. Jennings has played for Ballinasloe RFC and Garbally College.[5] Shane won an All Ireland minor medal with Galway in 2018 and earning the man of the match award for his display in the final in Croke Park.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shane Jennings. Connacht Rugby. 28 November 2021.
  2. News: Three changes to Ireland men's Sevens squad for Edmonton. Irish Rugby. 22 September 2021. 28 November 2021.
  3. Web site: Ireland 7s vs Germany 7s. HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. 28 November 2021.
  4. News: Shane Jennings' wonder try evokes memories of mentor Mannion's score in '89. The 42. Garry. Doyle. 19 June 2021. 13 July 2022.
  5. Web site: Six Connacht Academy players sign first Pro contracts for 2022/23 season. Connacht Rugby. 19 January 2022 . 13 July 2022.