Rory O'Loughlin (born 21 January 1994) is an Irish rugby union player for Exeter Chiefs in England's Premiership Rugby, he previously played for Pro14 side Leinster and represented Old Belvedere in the Ulster Bank All-Ireland League.[1] He plays primarily as a wing, though he can also play at centre.

Rory O'Loughlin
Date of birth (1994-01-21) 21 January 1994 (age 30)
Place of birthDublin, Ireland
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight94.09 kg (14.817 st; 207.4 lb)
SchoolSt Michael's College
UniversityUniversity College Dublin
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Centre
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Old Belvedere ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–2022 Leinster 99 (120)
2022– Exeter Chiefs 20 (0)
Correct as of 27 December 2022
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017 Ireland 1 (0)
Correct as of 17 June 2017

Leinster edit

On 2 September 2016, O'Loughlin made his senior competitive debut for Leinster when he came off the bench in the sides opening 2016–17 Pro12 20–8 victory against Treviso in the RDS.[2] On 17 December 2016, O'Loughlin made his European Rugby Champions Cup debut when he was a replacement in Leinster's 60–13 victory against Northampton Saints in Round 3 of the 2016–17 pool stage.[3] On 6 January 2017, O'Loughlin scored a hat-trick against Zebre during Leinster's 70–6 win in the Pro12.[4]

Exeter edit

In March 2022 O'Loughlin signed with the Exeter Chiefs for the 2022–23 season.[5]

International edit

O'Loughlin earned his first cap for the Ireland national rugby union team in 2017. He previously played for the Ireland national rugby sevens team.[citation needed]

References edit

  1. ^ "PHOTOS: MEET THE 2015/16 ACADEMY PANEL". leinsterrugby.ie. 20 July 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
  2. ^ "LEINSTER 20 V 8 BENETTON TREVISO". leinsterrugby.ie. 2 September 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
  3. ^ "LEINSTER 60 NORTHAMPTON SAINTS 13". leinsterrugby.ie. 17 December 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
  4. ^ "LEINSTER 70 ZEBRE 6". leinsterrugby.ie. 6 January 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
  5. ^ "Leinster duo to join Exeter Chiefs". The 42. 10 March 2022. Retrieved 10 March 2022.

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