Alex Usanov

Alex Usanov

Birth name	Alex Usanov
Date of birth	(2005-07-10) 10 July 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth	Republic of Ireland
Height	1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Weight	111 kg (17.5 st; 245 lb)
School	Belvedere College SJ
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loosehead prop Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2024– Leinster () Correct as of 16 June 2025 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2024–2025 Ireland U20 6 (5) Correct as of 16 June 2025

Alex Usanov (born 10 July 2005) is an Irish rugby union player who plays as a loosehead prop in the Leinster system. He has represented Ireland U20.

Early life

Usanov attended Belvedere College SJ, where he excelled in judo, jiu-jitsu and shot put, earning multiple national and European medals before focusing on rugby. ^{[1] [2]}

Professional career

Leinster

Usanov was part of the 2024–25 Leinster Academy intake. ^{[3] [4]} Ahead of the 2025–26 season he signed his first senior contract with Leinster. ^[5]

International career

Usanov has represented Ireland U20 in the 2024 and 2025 Six Nations championships. ^{[6] [7]}

References

1. "Four Ireland players to look out for in the U20s Six Nations". SportsJOE.
2. ""Meet the Academy: Alex Usanov – Former judo champ and jiu-jitsu silver medallist"". Leinster Rugby X.
3. "Player Profile – Alex Usanov". Irish Rugby U20. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
4. "Leinster announced academy entrants for 24/25". Reddit /r/irishrugby.
5. "Alex Usanov is turning pro! First senior contract signed". Leinster Rugby Facebook.
6. "Player Profile – Alex Usanov". Irish Rugby U20. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
7. "Alex Usanov – match stats including U20 Six Nations". Final Whistle.

External links

• Leinster Rugby profile
• Irish Rugby U20 profile