Paddy McCarthy (rugby union)

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Paddy McCarthy
Date of birth (2003-05-28) 28 May 2003 (age 21) [1]
Height1.82 cm (1 in) [2]
Weight110 kg (243 lb)
School Blackrock College
University Trinity College Dublin
Notable relative(s) Joe McCarthy
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Leinster
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2023- Leinster ()
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2023 Ireland U20

Paddy McCarthy (born 28 May 2003) is an Irish professional rugby union footballer who plays as a prop forward for Leinster Rugby.

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Early life

He attended Blackrock College where he was teammates with future Leinster hooker Gus McCarthy. [3]

Career

He was a member of the Ireland U20 side which won the 2023 U20 Six Nations grand slam. [4] A product of the Leinster Rugby academy, he made his first team debut in the United Rugby Championship against Glasgow Warriors in October 2023. He was officially promoted to the Leinster senior squad ahead of the 2024-25 season. [5] [6]

Personal life

His older brother is fellow rugby union player Joe McCarthy. [7] He studied global business at Trinity College Dublin on a sports scholarship. [8] [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "Paddy McCarthy". Its Rugby. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  2. ↑ "Paddy McCarthy". All Rugby. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  3. ↑ O'Sullivan, John (3 February 2023). "Gus McCarthy and champions Ireland looking for a positive start to new campaign". Irish Times. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  4. ↑ "'He has a massive future... he reminds me of a Furlong-type of player'". the42.ie. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  5. ↑ "Paddy McCarthy". RTE. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  6. ↑ Tracey, Cian (11 November 2023). "McCarthy brothers aim to join Leinster's proud club of sibling pairs". Independent.ie. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  7. ↑ Magliocco, Sarah (3 February 2024). "Leinster star Joe McCarthy's family life and rugby playing brothers following in his footsteps". RSVPlive.ie. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  8. ↑ Walsh, Daire (1 June 2023). "Paddy McCarthy hoping to follow in big brother Joe's footsteps". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  9. ↑ "McCarthy Ready to Take on the World". Sport for Business. Jun 1, 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
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