Luke McGrath

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Luke McGrath
Date of birth (1993-02-03) 3 February 1993 (age 32)
Place of birth Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight84 kg (13.2 st; 185 lb)
School St Michael's College
University University College Dublin
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-Half
Amateur team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
UCD ()
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2012– Leinster 225 (265)
Correct as of 22 March 2025 [1]
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2012–2013 Ireland U20 18 (18)
2014 Emerging Ireland 1 (0)
2016– Ireland 19 (15)
Correct as of 19 October 2019

Luke McGrath (born 3 February 1993) is an Irish rugby union player for Leinster Rugby. His preferred position is scrum-half.

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Leinster career

He made his Leinster senior debut in May 2012 against the Newport Gwent Dragons and represented Ireland at underage grades. In May 2014 it was announced that he had signed a contract to join the senior squad following promotion from the academy. [2] In January 2024 McGrath reached a milestone 200th appearance for the province in 43–7 victory over Stade Francais at the Aviva Stadium. [3]

International career

Though born in Canada, McGrath was raised in Ireland and represents Ireland internationally. [4]

Honours

Leinster
Emerging Ireland
Individual

References

  1. "Luke McGrath". Leinster rugby. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  2. "Leinster Rugby Announce Contract Renewals for 2014/2015 : News | The Latest" | Leinster Rugby | Official website
  3. "Leinster run in seven tries as Stade Francais put to the sword at the Aviva". Irish Times. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  4. "Five Pros who could play for Canada". 29 August 2016.