John Hodnett

John Hodnett (born 10 January 1999) is an Irish rugby union player, who is currently a member of the Munster academy. He plays in the back-row and represents UCC in the All-Ireland League.

For the American electrical engineer, see John K. Hodnette.
John Hodnett
Date of birth (1999-01-10) 10 January 1999
Place of birthRosscarbery, Cork, Ireland
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight103 kg (16.2 st; 227 lb)
SchoolMount Saint Michael's
UniversityUniversity College Cork
Rugby union career
Position(s) Back-row
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Clonakilty
UCC		 ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020– Munster 5 (5)
Correct as of 1 November 2020
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019 Ireland U20 7 (10)
Correct as of 8 June 2019

Early life

Born in Rosscarbery, County Cork, Hodnett attended Mount Saint Michael's and first began playing rugby with Clonakilty,[1] only committing to the sport when selected for the Munster under-18s club's team, having previously also played Gaelic games.[2][3]

Munster

Hodnett was selected to represent Munster A during the 2018–19 Celtic Cup, featuring in four of the provinces fixtures.[4][5][6][7] Following his performances for Munster A and Ireland under-20s, Hodnett joined the Munster academy ahead of the 2019–20 season,[8] and he made his senior competitive debut for the province in their 2019–20 Pro14 round 11 fixture against South African side Southern Kings in Irish Independent Park, Cork on 14 February 2020, with Hodnett starting at openside flanker.[1] He scored a try and earned the Man-of-the-Match award in Munster's 68–3 win.[9]

Having started the 2020–21 season with a series of impressive performances in the Pro14 for Munster, Hodnett sustained an achilles tendon injury during training in November 2020 which required surgery, ruling Hodnett out for the long-term.[10]

Ireland

Selected in the Ireland under-20s squad for the 2019 Six Nations Under 20s Championship,[11] Hodnett started the wins against England,[12] Scotland,[13] Italy,[14] France,[15] and Wales, as Ireland secured their first grand slam in the tournament since 2007.[16] He was retained in the under-20s squad for the 2019 World Rugby Under 20 Championship when it was confirmed in May 2019,[17] and started in the opening win against England[18] and the defeat against Australia,[19] before a knee injury brought an end to his participation in the tournament.[20]

Honours

Ireland Under-20s

References
  1. "U20 Grand Slam winner Hodnett to debut as Munster name team to face Southern Kings". The42. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  2. "From GAA roots, Munster's Hodnett keeps the west Cork flag flying". The42. 7 February 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  3. "Hodnett's efforts with Ireland have put rugby on the map in Rosscarbery". The Echo. 13 April 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  4. "Report | Munster A Beat Connacht In Celtic Cup". Munster Rugby. 7 September 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  5. "Video | Munster A Win In Ospreys". Munster Rugby. 18 September 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  6. "Report | Munster A Beat Dragons A in Celtic Cup". Munster Rugby. 21 September 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  7. "Munster A Edge Past Cardiff". Munster Rugby. 29 September 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  8. "2019/20 Greencore Munster Rugby Academy Confirmed". Munster Rugby. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  9. "Report | Munster Secure Record Win Over Southern Kings". Munster Rugby. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  10. "John Hodnett set for surgery as Munster rule out four for Ospreys clash". Irish Examiner. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  11. "Hawkshaw To Captain Ireland Under-20s As Squad Is Announced". Irish Rugby. 18 January 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  12. "Foley Try Seals Unforgettable Cork Debut For Ireland Under-20s". Irish Rugby. 1 February 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  13. "Ireland Under-20s Run In Three Tries In Netherdale Victory". Irish Rugby. 8 February 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  14. "Ireland Under-20s Stay Top After Bonus Point Raid In Rieti". Irish Rugby. 22 February 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  15. "Ireland Under-20s Dethrone France To Guarantee Six Nations Title Win". Irish Rugby. 8 March 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  16. "Ireland Under-20s Complete Grand Slam Mission With Bonus Point Flourish". Irish Rugby. 15 March 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  17. "Ireland U-20 Squad Confirmed Ahead of Departure to Argentina". Irish Rugby. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  18. "Superb Six-Try Salvo Sees Ireland Under-20s Over The Line In Santa Fe". Irish Rugby. 4 June 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  19. "14-Man Ireland Falter In Final Quarter Against Impressive Junior Wallabies". Irish Rugby. 8 June 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  20. "Hodnett and Moore fly home as Baird gets back in much-changed Ireland U20 side to face Italy". The42. 11 June 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
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