Eric O'Sullivan

Eric O'Sullivan (born 30 November 1995) is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for Pro14 and European Rugby Champions Cup side Ulster and internationally for Ireland.

Eric O'Sullivan
Date of birth (1995-11-30) 30 November 1995
Place of birthDublin, Ireland
Height1.87 m (6 ft 1 1⁄2 in)[1]
Weight117 kg (18 st 6 lb; 258 lb)
SchoolTempleogue College
UniversityTrinity College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
20??–2017
2017–		 Dublin University
Banbridge
18
(5)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018– Ulster 55 (5)
Correct as of 10 January 2021
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020– Ireland 1 (0)
Correct as of 5 December 2020

Early life

Born in Dublin, O'Sullivan attended Templeogue College and Trinity College, where he completed a business studies course.[2][3] O'Sullivan represented his native Leinster at under-17, under-18, under-19 and under-20 level, but missed out on a place in Leinster's academy. Strong performances for Dublin University in the All-Ireland League caught the attention of Ulster and, after an appearance for Ulster's 'A' side in early 2017, O'Sullivan joined the Ulster academy.[4][5]

Ulster

O'Sullivan made his senior debut for Ulster off the bench in their 15–13 win against Welsh side Scarlets in the opening round of the 2018–19 Pro14 on 1 September 2018,[2] and made his first start for the province in their 39–39 draw against South African side Cheetahs on 21 September 2018.[6] He signed his first senior contract with Ulster in February 2019, which saw O'Sullivan join the senior squad ahead of the 2019–20 season.[7]

International

O'Sullivan made his debut for Ireland against Scotland in the Autumn Nations Cup on 5 December 2020 replacing Cian Healy.[8]

References
  1. https://www.ulsterrugby.com/team/senior-team
  2. "O'Sullivan rising through the ranks". Ulster Rugby. 14 November 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  3. "Abbey Insurance Academy Profile: Eric O'Sullivan". Ulster Rugby. 15 October 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  4. "Eric O'Sullivan savouring his remarkable rise through Ulster's ranks". Belfast Telegraph. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  5. "Eric O'Sullivan: Ulster academy prop enjoying breakout season". BBC Sport. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  6. "Toyota Cheetahs 39 Ulster 39". Ulster Rugby. 21 September 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  7. "Academy trio commit futures to Ulster". Ulster Rugby. 20 February 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  8. "Earls double helps Ireland to end 2020 on a positive note with win over Scotland". the42. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
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