Darragh Fanning

Darragh Fanning (born 16 July 1986) is a rugby union player from Ireland. His preferred position is on the wing. Fanning currently plays for Irish provincial team Leinster Rugby in the Pro14. Fanning's father, Declan, is also a former Leinster senior player as well as captaining St. Mary's and Ireland 'B'.[2]

Darragh Fanning
Birth nameDarragh Fanning
Date of birth (1986-07-16) 16 July 1986
Place of birthDublin, Ireland
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight100 kg (15 st 10 lb)[1]
SchoolSt Mary's College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
St Mary's College ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–2011
2013–2016		 Connacht
Leinster		 9
34		 (0)
(35)
Correct as of 6 October 2015

During his stint with Connacht, Fanning made eight appearances, playing in the league and the Challenge Cup. He was also part of the Connacht team to play against Samoa.[3] Fanning returned to his club St Mary's College, where he was named as captain for the 2013–14 season before being called up to the Leinster senior squad.[2] He made his senior debut for Leinster on 9 September 2013 against the Welsh side Scarlets in the 2013–14 Pro12.[4]

References
  1. "Darragh Fanning".
  2. "ST. MARY'S ANNOUNCE FANNING AS CAPTAIN". Leinster Rugby. 7 July 2013. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  3. "LEINSTER 1ST XV: Darragh Fanning". Leinster Rugby. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  4. "MATCH REPORT: SCARLETS 19 V 42 LEINSTER". Leinster Rugby. 9 September 2013. Retrieved 10 August 2014.


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