Stephen Smyth (rugby union)

Stephen Smyth

Born	(2004-08-01) 1 August 2004 (age 21) [1] Carlow, Ireland
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) [2]
Weight	114 kg (251 lb)
School	Kilkenny College
Rugby union career
Position Hooker Current team Leinster Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2024- Leinster International career Years Team Apps (Points) Ireland U20

Stephen Smyth (born 1 August 2004) is an Irish professional rugby union footballer who plays as a hooker for Leinster Rugby.

Early life

From Carlow, he attended Kilkenny College and played rugby union for Carlow RFC as well as playing Gaelic Football for Carlow Minors. ^{[3] [4] [5]}

Career

He initially played as a number eight before later developing as a hooker. He captained Ireland at under-19 level, and also represented Ireland at under-20 level, including at the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa, in which he scored a try in Ireland's win against Georgia. He made his Leinster Rugby debut during the 2024-25 season, during which he also played for Ireland A. ^{[3] [5] [4]}

In June 2025, he was called-up to the senior Ireland national rugby union team for their summer tour. ^{[6] [7]}

References

1. "Stephen Smyth". epcrugby.com. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
2. "Stephen Smyth". All rugby. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
3. Tracey, Cian (4 June 2025). "Cian Tracey: Who are the biggest winners and losers from Paul O'Connell's Ireland squad?". Irish Independent. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
4. "STEPHEN SMYTH – Men's Rugby". Carlow Nationalist. 20 Feb 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
5. "Kilkenny College man poised to make Leinster debut, as another past pupil named Player of the Month". Kilkenny People. 19 October 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
6. Gray, Andy (4 June 2025). "Casey captain as Ireland pick 11 uncapped players". BBC Sport. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
7. Tracey, Cian (4 June 2025). "Craig Casey named Ireland captain for summer tour as Paul O'Connell includes 11 uncapped players". Irish Independent. Retrieved 5 June 2025.