Shane O'Connor (rugby union)

Shane O'Connor (born 29 March 1983) is a former rugby union player from Ireland.[1] Originally playing for Cork Constitution, he was a member of the Ireland under-21 team that reached the Under 21 Rugby World Championship final in 2004.[2][3] He joined the Munster squad in 2006 as a second-row (lock),[1][4][5] before moving to Harlequins in the Guinness Premiership in England during 2008.[6] Released by Harlequins in 2009,[7] he played several seasons in the National Rugby League and Fédérale 1 League in France.[4][8]

Shane O'Connor
Date of birth (1983-03-29) March 29, 1983 (age 41)
Place of birthCork, Ireland
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Cork Constitution ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2006–2008 Munster 3 ()
2008–2009 Harlequins 3 ()
2009-2011 Union Bordeaux Bègles 8 ()
2011-2012 Montluçon 37 ()
2012-2013 Saint-Étienne 12 ()

References

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  1. ^ a b "Munster Rugby - Squad 2006/2007". munsterrugby.ie. Munster Rugby. 6 September 2006. Retrieved 17 August 2018. Development Contracted Players 06/07 [..] Shane O'Connor [..] Club: Cork Con / Date of Birth: 29/03/1983 / Position: Lock.
  2. ^ "Bowman to complete his Munster move". independent.ie. Independent News & Media. 1 September 2004. Retrieved 13 August 2022. Irish Under 21 player Shane O'Connor [..] featured on the Irish side which was defeated by New Zealand in the World Under 21 final
  3. ^ "Ireland U21s unchanged for World Cup final". irishexaminer.com. Irish Examiner. 25 June 2004. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Player profiles - Shane O'Connor". itsrugby.co.uk. It's Rugby. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  5. ^ "Munster Player Archive - Shane O'Connor". pro12rugby.com. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  6. ^ "ESPN Scrum - Players and officials - Shane O'Connor". espn.co.uk. ESPN. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  7. ^ "Rugby - Premiership ins and outs". eurosport.com. Eurosport. 2 September 2009. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  8. ^ "Rugby - Carrière De Shane O'Connor". lequipe.fr (in French). L'Équipe. Archived from the original on 18 August 2018.