Date of birth | 7 October 1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Place of birth | London, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Rockwell College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University | University College Dublin University of Hertfordshire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sean McNulty (born 10 July 1995) is a professional rugby union player who currently plays as a hooker for the Miami Sharks of Major League Rugby (MLR).
He previously played as a hooker for the MLR's New England Free Jacks and Rugby United New York (RUNY) on loan for the 2019 Major League Rugby season. [2] [3] McNulty came through the Munster Rugby academy system before joining the Leinster Rugby Academy and playing for Leinster A in the British & Irish Cup.
He signed with LA Giltinis prior to the 2021 MLR season [4] and won the 2021 MLR championship with the team. During the 2022 season, he was traded to the Seattle Seawolves. [5] Following the 2022 season, McNulty was traded by the Seawolves to San Diego Legion in exchange for Ben Mitchell. [6] Prior to the 2024 MLR season, San Diego Legion traded McNulty to Miami Sharks in exchange for 2024 salary cap considerations. [7]
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