John Foley (rugby union)

John Foley (born 3 April 1997) is an Irish rugby union player. He can play across the back-row or as a lock and represents Shannon in the All-Ireland League.

John Foley
Date of birth (1997-04-03) 3 April 1997
Place of birthClonlara, County Clare, Ireland
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight96 kg (15.1 st; 212 lb)
SchoolSt. Munchin's College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Back-Row, Lock
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
20??–present Shannon ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–2018 Munster 1 (0)
Correct as of 9 May 2018
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017 Ireland U20 4 (0)
Correct as of 18 June 2017

Early life

Born in Clonlara, County Clare, Foley first played underage rugby for UL Bohemians before attending St. Munchin's College. He won inter-provincial honours with Munster at Under-18 and Under-20 level, as well as representing Ireland at Under-18 level.[1]

Munster

On 11 November 2016, Foley made his competitive debut for Munster when he came on as a substitute against the Māori All Blacks in a capped friendly in Thomond Park, which Munster won 27–14.[2] He was released from the Munster Academy programme at the end of the 2017–18 season.[3]

Ireland

On 17 March 2017, Foley made his debut for Ireland U20, starting for the side in their 14–10 defeat against England U20 in Donnybrook Stadium.[4] Foley was also selected in the Ireland Under-20s squad for the 2017 World Rugby Under 20 Championship.[5]

References
  1. "Foley answers call of Munster and Shannon". Limerick Leader. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
  2. "Magnificent Munster Conquer Maoris". Munster Rugby. 11 November 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  3. "Video: Greencore Munster Rugby Academy Feature". Munster Rugby. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
  4. "Ireland Under-20s Fall Just Short In Absorbing Battle With England". Irish Rugby. 17 March 2017. Archived from the original on 21 December 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
  5. "Ireland U20 Squad Named For World Rugby U20 Championship". Irish Rugby. 17 May 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2017.


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