Connor Boyle

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Connor Boyle
Birth nameConnor Boyle
Date of birth (2000-02-19) 19 February 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth Livingston, Scotland
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight96 kg (15 st 2 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Current team Edinburgh Rugby
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2020– Edinburgh Rugby 42 (30)
Correct as of 29 May 2024
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2018–2020 Scotland U20 16 (20)
Correct as of 31 May 2022

Connor Boyle (born 19 February 2000) [1] is a Scottish rugby union player who currently plays for Edinburgh Rugby in the United Rugby Championship.

Contents

Rugby Union career

Professional career

Boyle came through the Edinburgh academy, signing his first professional contract in July 2020. [2] He made his debut for Edinburgh in Round 3 of the 2020–21 Pro14 against Connacht. [3]

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References

  1. "Connor Boyle". Edinburghrugby.org. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  2. "Age-grade trio pen pro deals". Edinburgh Rugby. 2 July 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  3. "Pro14: Connacht beat Edinburgh 37-26 to secure bonus point". BBC Sport. 25 October 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2020.