Alan O'Connor (rugby union)

Alan O'Connor (born 10 September 1992) is an Irish professional rugby union player who currently plays for Ulster.[2] He played for Ireland U20 at the 2012 IRB Junior World Championship

Alan O'Connor
Birth nameAlan O'Connor
Date of birth (1992-09-10) 10 September 1992
Place of birthDublin, Ireland
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)[1]
Weight114 kg (17 st 13 lb)
UniversityUniversity College Dublin
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Current team Ulster
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)

2011–2012
2012–
Skerries
UCD
Malone
()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012– Ulster 121 (30)
Correct as of 10 January 2021
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012 Ireland U20 5 (0)
Correct as of 10 January 2021

A former member of the Leinster sub-academy, in 2012 O'Connor became a member of the Ulster Rugby Academy where his development has flourished representing the Ulster Ravens.

His first appearance for Ulster came in 2012 against Leinster as a replacement. He started his first match in October 2014 in the 30–0 victory over Edinburgh and started his first European match in the 60–22 loss against Toulon.

References

  1. https://www.ulsterrugby.com/team/senior-team
  2. Mercer, Roland (2015-08-26). "Player : Ulster Rugby | Official website". Ulster Rugby. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-01-04.


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