John Madigan (rugby union)

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John Madigan
Date of birth (1994-09-01) 1 September 1994 (age 29)
Place of birth Charleville, Ireland
Height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight119 kg (18.7 st; 262 lb)
School CBS Charleville
University University College Cork
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Amateur team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
Dolphin ()
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2015–2017 Munster 3 (0)
2017–2020 Massy 52 (15)
2020– Béziers 27 (5)
Correct as of 24 September 2021

John Madigan (born 1 September 1994) is an Irish rugby union player. He plays as a lock for French Rugby Pro D2 side Béziers.

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Munster

Madigan made his debut for Munster on 5 September 2015, starting in the opening game of the 2015–16 Pro12 against Treviso. [1] On 19 May 2017, it was announced that Madigan would leave Munster at the end of the 2016–17 season. [2] His father, John Madigan Snr, also played for Munster. [3]

Career in France

Ahead of the 2017–18 season, Madigan joined French Rugby Pro D2 side RC Massy. [4] He joined Béziers ahead of the 2020–21 season. [5]

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References

  1. "Shaky Start For Munster". munsterrugby.ie. 6 September 2015. Archived from the original on 15 September 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
  2. "Player Contract Update". munsterrugby.ie. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  3. Mulqueen, Charlie (12 November 2016). "Another magical night at fortress Thomond". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  4. "Munster lock John Madigan signs for RC Massy in France". RC Messonne (in French). 19 May 2017.
  5. "John Madigan joins Beziers". Dolphin RFC. 15 August 2020. Retrieved 29 August 2020.