Seán McCarthy (rugby union, born 1993)

Seán McCarthy (born 12 February 1993) is an Irish rugby union player. He plays as a lock

Seán McCarthy
Date of birth (1993-02-12) 12 February 1993
Place of birthCastleisland, Kerry, Ireland
Height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight118 kg (18.6 st; 260 lb)
SchoolRockwell College
Notable relative(s)Mick Galwey (Uncle)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–2018 Shannon ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2017
2018−2019		 Munster
Fiamme Oro		 3
20		 (0)
(20)
Correct as of 27 April 2019
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013 Ireland U20 7 (0)
Correct as of 23 June 2013

Munster

On 18 March 2016, McCarthy made his competitive debut for Munster when he came on as a substitute against Cardiff Blues in a 2015–16 Pro12 fixture.[1] He joined the senior Munster squad on a one-year development contract for the 2016–17 season.[2] In April 2016, McCarthy was nominated for the John McCarthy Award for Academy Player of the Year.[3] Having missed the entire 2016–17 season due to a knee injury, McCarthy made his comeback for Munster on 24 August 2017, when he was a replacement in the provinces 35–26 pre-season win against Worcester Warriors.[4] He made his competitive return to action for Munster on 30 September 2017, coming off the bench against Cardiff Blues in Round 5 of the 2017–18 Pro14.[5]

References
  1. "Munster Fall Short In Cardiff". Munster Rugby. 18 March 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  2. "Latest Player Contract News". Munster Rugby. 4 February 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  3. "Nominations In For Munster Rugby Awards". Munster Rugby. 27 April 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  4. "Preseason Win At Sixways". Munster Rugby. 24 August 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  5. "Munster Return To Winning Ways". Munster Rugby. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
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