Shane Jennings (rugby union, born 2001)

Shane Jennings (born 14 January 2001) is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship and European Rugby Champions Cup side Connacht. His preferred position is centre.[1]

Shane Jennings
Date of birth (2001-01-14) 14 January 2001 (age 23)
Place of birthBallinasloe, County Galway, Ireland
Height191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019– Connacht 2 (0)
Correct as of 25 March 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Ireland U20 4 (5)
2021– Ireland Sevens 2 (0)
Correct as of 28 November 2021

National team

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Jennings represents the Ireland national rugby sevens team on the World Rugby Sevens Series. He debuted for the national sevens team in 2021.[2][3]

Early life

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Jennings was born in Ballinasloe, County Galway.[4] He attended Garbally College. Jennings has played for Ballinasloe RFC and Garbally College.[5] Shane won an All Ireland minor medal with Galway in 2018 and earning the man of the match award for his display in the final in Croke Park.

References

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  1. ^ "Shane Jennings". Connacht Rugby. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Three changes to Ireland men's Sevens squad for Edmonton". Irish Rugby. 22 September 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Ireland 7s vs Germany 7s". HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  4. ^ Doyle, Garry (19 June 2021). "Shane Jennings' wonder try evokes memories of mentor Mannion's score in '89". The 42. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  5. ^ "Six Connacht Academy players sign first Pro contracts for 2022/23 season". Connacht Rugby. 19 January 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
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