Robert Baloucoune

Robert Baloucoune (born 19 August 1997) is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for Pro14 and European Rugby Champions Cup side Ulster. He plays as a winger, but can also play at fullback.

Robert Baloucoune
Date of birth (1997-08-19) 19 August 1997
Place of birthEnniskillen, Northern Ireland
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight89 kg (14.0 st; 196 lb)
SchoolPortora Royal School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Fullback
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016 Enniskillen RFC ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018– Ulster 22 (55)
Correct as of 25 April 2020
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2018 Ireland 7s 1

Early life

Baloucoune was born in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland; his father is from Senegal.[1] Baloucoune attended Portora Royal School (now Enniskillen Royal Grammar School) and represented Enniskillen RFC in the Ulster Towns Cup, being part of the team that lost the 2017 final to Ballynahinch 2nds.[2]

Ulster

Baloucoune made his senior debut for Ulster in their 36–18 win against Welsh side Dragons on 26 October 2018, in round 7 of the 2018–19 Pro14.[3] He made his European Rugby Champions Cup debut in round 5 of the 2018–19 tournament, starting against French side Racing 92 and scoring a try in Ulster's 26–22 win on 12 January 2019.[4][5]

Ireland

Baloucoune was selected by Ireland 7s for the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens, where they won the Challenge Trophy by beating Australia 24–14 and finished 9th overall. He was also part of the squad that won the 2018 Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series, Ireland's first Europe Grand Prix title.[2] Baloucoune's performances for Ireland resulted in him earning a place in Ulster's academy part-way through the 2017–18 season.[1]

References
  1. "21-year-old academy wing Baloucoune taking his chances with Ulster". The42. 22 January 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  2. "All you need to know about Robert Baloucoune ahead of Enniskillen man's Ulster debut". Belfast Telegraph. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  3. "Ulster 36 Dragons 18". Ulster Rugby. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  4. "Team named for Euro showdown with Racing 92". Ulster Rugby. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  5. "Ulster 26 Racing 92 22". Ulster Rugby. 12 January 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2019.


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