Brian O'Meara (rugby union)

Brian O'Meara (born 5 April 1976, Co. Cork) is a former Irish rugby union footballer. After winning two senior cups with PBC, he joined Cork Con, playing in four AIL Finals, but only winning one. He won 99 caps for Leinster, after moving from Munster whom he played with from 1997 - 2000. He also won 9 caps for Ireland between 1997 and 2003, including two appearances at the 1999 Rugby World Cup. He is the 6th highest point scorer for Leinster rugby behind Ian Madigan, Jonathan Sexton, Felipe Contepomi and Ross Byrne. Post rugby career, he is a history teacher.

Brian O'Meara
Birth nameBrian O'Meara
Date of birth (1976-04-05) 5 April 1976
Place of birthCork, Ireland
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight354 kg (780 lb) [1]
SchoolPresentation Brothers Cork
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1997–2000
2001–2006[2]
Munster
Leinster

99

(553)
Correct as of 12 June 2020
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1997–2003 Ireland 9 (0)

References

  1. Blake, Richard (18 July 2016). "All Fixtures & Results". Leinster Rugby. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
  2. "Brian O'Meara". Leinster rugby. Retrieved 21 December 2020.


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