Dan Goggin (rugby union)

Dan Goggin (born 10 December 1994) is an Irish rugby union player for Pro14 and European Rugby Champions Cup side Munster. He plays primarily as a centre, though he can also play as a winger, and represents Young Munster in the All-Ireland League.

For the American writer, composer and lyricist, see Dan Goggin.
Dan Goggin
Date of birth (1994-12-10) 10 December 1994
Place of birthLimerick, Ireland
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight97 kg (15.3 st; 214 lb)
SchoolSt Munchin's College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, Wing
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Young Munster ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016– Munster 65 (45)
Correct as of 30 January 2021
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014 Ireland U20 10 (0)
2015–2016 Ireland 7s
Correct as of 20 June 2014

Early life

Goggin was born Limerick and first played rugby at the age of 5 for UL Bohemians. He attended St Munchin's College and represented the school for three years in the Munster Schools Rugby Senior Cup before joining Young Munster.[1]

Munster

Goggin made his competitive debut for Munster on 3 September 2016 when he started against Scarlets in the sides opening 2016–17 Pro12 fixture.[2] Goggin came on as a replacement for Jaco Taute in Munster's famous 27–14 win against Māori All Blacks in Thomond Park on 11 November 2016.[3] Goggin was nominated by his teammates for the 2017 John McCarthy Award for Academy Player of the Year, alongside Conor Oliver and Brian Scott.[4] On 1 June 2017, it was announced that Goggin had been promoted to the senior Munster squad ahead of the 2017–18 season.[5]

In Munster's opening 2017–18 Pro14 fixture against Benetton on 1 September 2017, in which Goggin was used as a replacement, he suffered a knee injury which subsequently ruled him out for 4 months.[6] Goggin made his return from the injury on 19 January 2018, coming off the bench for Munster A in their 27–0 British and Irish Cup win against Ospreys Premiership Select.[7] He signed a new two-year contract with Munster in February 2018.[8]

Goggin scored his first try for Munster in their 39–22 away win against Southern Kings on 7 April 2018.[9] He scored two tries in Munster's 64–7 win against Ulster in round 5 of the 2018–19 Pro14 on 29 September 2018.[10] Goggin made his Champions Cup debut on 13 October 2018, starting in Munster's opening 2018–19 pool 2 fixture against English side Exeter Chiefs, which ended in a 10–10 draw in Sandy Park.[11] He scored two tries in Munster's 31–24 away win against Connacht on 5 January 2019.[12] For his performances throughout the 2018–19 season, Goggin was presented with the Munster Young Player of the Year award in late April 2019.[13]

Goggin won his 50th cap for Munster during their 15–6 defeat against Saracens during round 4 of the 2019–20 Champions Cup on 14 December 2019.[14] He made his first senior start on the wing for Munster in their 13–6 defeat against provincial rivals Leinster in round 9 of the 2019–20 Pro14 on 28 December 2019.[15][16] Goggin signed a two-year contract extension with Munster in January 2020, a deal that will see him remain with the province until at least June 2022.[17]

International

Goggin played for the Ireland national rugby sevens team in 2015 and 2016. He was part of the Ireland squad that attempted to qualify for the 2016 Olympics, but lost to Spain in the quarter-finals and failed to qualify.

References
  1. "The Future is Bright: Dan Goggin (2nd year academy)". Irish Independent. 18 March 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
  2. "Gutsy Win For Munster". Munster Rugby. 3 September 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  3. "Magnificent Munster Conquer Maoris". Munster Rugby. 11 November 2016. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
  4. "Munster Player Of The Year Nominees Announced". Munster Rugby. 25 April 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  5. "Five Academy Players Promoted to Senior Ranks". Munster Rugby. 1 June 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
  6. "Player Injury Update". Munster Rugby. 7 September 2017. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
  7. "Munster A Power Into B&I Cup Quarters". Munster Rugby. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
  8. "Player Contract Update". Munster Rugby. 2 February 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
  9. "Bonus-Point Win For Munster In George". Munster Rugby. 7 April 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
  10. "Report | Record PRO14 Win For Munster Over Ulster". Munster Rugby. 29 September 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  11. "Report | Munster Draw Against Exeter Chiefs". Munster Rugby. 13 October 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  12. "Report | Munster Go Top After Win In Connacht". Munster Rugby. 5 January 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
  13. "O'Mahony Named Munster Player Of The Year". Munster Rugby. 23 April 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  14. "Report | Late Saracens Tries Deny Munster". Munster Rugby. 14 December 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
  15. "Team Named | Munster Side To Face Leinster". Munster Rugby. 27 December 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
  16. "Report | Munster's Unbeaten Run At Thomond Park Ends". Munster Rugby. 28 December 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
  17. "Six Players Commit To Munster". Munster Rugby. 27 January 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
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