Mark Flanagan (rugby union)

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Mark Flanagan
Birth nameMark Anthony Flanagan
Date of birth (1989-08-02) 2 August 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Westmeath, Ireland
Height2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)
Weight110 kg (17 st; 240 lb)
School St. Finian's College
Notable relative(s) Devin Toner (cousin)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2009–2013 Leinster 9 ()
2013–2015 Stade Montois 39 (5)
2015–2016 Bedford Blues 19 (5)
2016–2018 Saracens 11 ()
2017–2018 → Munster (loan) 6 (5)
2018–2019 Bedford Blues 18 ()
Correct as of 7 January 2020
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2009 Ireland U20 8 (0)
Correct as of 12 February 2015

Mark Flanagan (born 2 August 1989) is a retired Irish rugby union player. He played as a lock.

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Leinster

Flanagan made his debut for Leinster in a Pro12 game in April 2010 against Glasgow Warriors and made nine league appearances for his club. [1]

Stade Montois

Flanagan spent two successful seasons, playing for French D2 side, Stade Montois. Scoring a try in 39 appearances.

Bedford Blues

In Flanagan's first spell at Bedford he achieved 19 caps and a try. Signing for Saracens at the end of just one season with the Blues. [2]

Saracens

Flanagan was a part of the 2017-2018 Aviva Premiership Saracens squad, that finished as champions. A close fought win over Exeter Chiefs in the final. Although Flanagan only featured 5 times and was not even among the subs for the final win. [3]

Munster

In September 2017, Flanagan joined Irish Pro14 side Munster on a three-month loan. [4] He made his competitive debut for Munster on 30 September 2017, coming off the bench against Cardiff Blues in Round 5 of the 2017–18 Pro14. [5] [6] Flanagan made his first start for Munster on 15 October 2017, doing so in the provinces opening 2017–18 European Rugby Champions Cup fixture against Castres.

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References

  1. ↑ "Leinster Rugby Player Profile". Leinster Rugby. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
  2. ↑ "Mark Flanagan | Bedford Blues". Archived from the original on 5 September 2015.
  3. ↑ "Player Profiles". ItsRugby. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  4. ↑ "Flanagan Signs Short Term Deal". Munster Rugby. 22 September 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  5. ↑ "Lions Return For Cardiff Clash". Munster Rugby. 29 September 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  6. ↑ "Munster Return To Winning Ways". Munster Rugby. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.


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