Jack O'Connell (rugby union)

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Jack O'Connell
Birth nameJack O'Connell
Date of birth1990 (age 3435)
Place of birth Brussels, Belgium
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight117 kg (18 st 6 lb; 258 lb)
School Clongowes Wood College
University Trinity College, Dublin
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loosehead Prop
Amateur team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
Lansdowne ()
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2011–2014
2014–2018
2018–2019
Leinster
Bristol
Ealing Trailfinders
14
63
8
(0)
(25)
(0)
Correct as of 27 April 2019
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2009–2010 Ireland U20 12 (0)
Correct as of 13 June 2010

Jack O'Connell (born 1990 in Brussels, Belgium) is an Irish former rugby union player. His preferred position was loosehead prop.

Having come through the Leinster Academy, he made his senior debut in November 2012 against the Glasgow Warriors. [1]

Career

Early Career & Leinster: Leinster Academy & U20s: O'Connell was a graduate of the Leinster Academy and represented Ireland at the U20 level, winning the RBS Six Nations title during his time with the team.

Senior Debut: He made his senior debut for Leinster against the Glasgow Warriors in November 2012. Professional Rugby Bristol Rugby: After his time with Leinster, O'Connell joined Bristol Rugby in 2014, where he spent four seasons and made 67 appearances, primarily in the Championship. Ealing Trailfinders: In March 2018, he signed a one-year contract with Ealing Trailfinders, moving from Bristol for the next chapter of his career.

International Career:

Ireland U20: O'Connell featured for Ireland at the U20 level, winning twelve caps and a Six Nations title during his tenure.

Retirement: O'Connell eventually called time on his rugby career [2] [3]

References

  1. "All Fixtures & Results".
  2. https://www.ultimaterugby.com/app/public/index.php/jack-oconnell
  3. https://all.rugby/player/jack-o-connell