Tom Farrell (rugby union)

Tom Farrell (born 1 October 1993) is a rugby union player from Ireland. He primarily plays as a centre. Farrell currently plays for Irish provincial side Connacht in the Pro14. He has previously played for English club Bedford Blues in the RFU Championship as well as the London Irish 'A' team, and came through the Leinster academy.

For other people named Thomas Farrell, see Thomas Farrell (disambiguation).

Tom Farrell
Birth nameThomas Farrell
Date of birth (1993-10-01) 1 October 1993
Place of birthDublin, Ireland
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2 1⁄2 in)
Weight99 kg (15 st 8 lb)
SchoolCastleknock College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Current team Connacht
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Lansdowne ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–2017
2017–		 Bedford Blues
Connacht		 12
42		 (10)
(50)
Correct as of 27 Dec 2018
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013 Ireland U20 4 (5)
Correct as of 11 January 2017

Club career

Early career

Farrell joined the Leinster academy ahead of the 2013–14 season.[1] During his time in the academy, Farrell featured for the province's second tier side, Leinster A, in the British and Irish Cup. He made a total of seven appearances for the side and scored a try against Carmarthen Quins.[2] Farrell also played senior rugby for All-Ireland League club Lansdowne, and was named the league's "Rising Star of the Month" for March 2015.[3] Farrell moved to London Irish in 2016 and was part of the club's A-League squad for the end of the 2015–16 season.[4]

Bedford

In May 2016 Farrell signed with English Championship club Bedford Blues, joining them ahead of the 2016–17 season.[5] He made his debut for the side against Jersey Reds on 11 September 2016.[6] Farrell made 12 appearances for the Blues, with his final appearance coming against London Irish, before departing the club mid-season to return to Ireland.[7]

Connacht

In January 2017, Farrell returned to Ireland after signing for the reigning Pro12 champions Connacht.[8] Due to an injury crisis at centre, he immediately was added to the team's squad for the European Champions Cup.[9]

International career

Farrell has represented Ireland internationally at under-age level. He was part of the Ireland under-20 squad for the 2013 Junior World Championship.[10] He played in two of the team's three pool matches, starting in the victory over Australia and scoring a try in the defeat to New Zealand.[11][12] Ireland finished second in their pool and Farrell started in the side's two knockout games against France and Australia, with Ireland ultimately finishing eighth overall.[13][14]

Farrell was named in the squad for the opening rounds of the 2019 Six Nations.[15]

References
  1. "Leinster Academy announced for new season". Leinster Rugby. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  2. "Tom Farrell Player matches British & Irish Cup All seasons". Statbunker. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  3. "Lansdowne's Farrell Is League's Latest 'Rising Star'". Irish Rugby. 22 April 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  4. "Player Profile: Tom Farrell". Bedford Blues. Archived from the original on 11 January 2017. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  5. "Hello Tom, Goodbye Mark". Bedford Blues. 4 May 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  6. "JERSEY REDS 14 BEDFORD BLUES 9". Jersey Reds. 11 September 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  7. "Farrell heads to Connacht". Bedford Blues. 9 January 2017. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  8. "Connacht bring Irish centre Farrell home from England". The42. 9 January 2017. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  9. "Connacht add Farrell and Andress to European squad". The42. 11 January 2017. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  10. "Ireland Under-20 Squad Named For Junior World Championship". Irish Rugby. 28 May 2013. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
  11. "IRB Junior World Championship 2013, Match 5". World Rugby. 5 June 2013. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  12. "IRB Junior World Championship 2013, Match 17". World Rugby. 13 June 2013. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  13. "IRB Junior World Championship 2013, Match 22". World Rugby. 18 June 2013. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  14. "IRB Junior World Championship 2013, Match 27". World Rugby. 23 June 2013. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  15. "Ireland Squad Named For Opening Rounds Of Guinness Six Nations". irishrugby.ie. Irish Rugby.
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