Cathal Sheridan (rugby union)

Cathal Sheridan (born 14 November 1988) is an Irish rugby union player. He plays club rugby for UL Bohemians in the All-Ireland League.

Cathal Sheridan
Date of birth (1988-11-14) 14 November 1988
Place of birthSligo, Ireland
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight83 kg (13.1 st; 183 lb)
UniversityUniversity of Limerick
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
UL Bohemians ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–2017 Munster 35 (0)
Correct as of 6 March 2016

Munster

Sheridan is a product of the Munster academy, having previously represented Connacht at Under-19 level. He was on a development contract for the 2012–13 season.[1] He made his senior Munster debut as a replacement against Edinburgh on 8 February 2013.[2] Sheridan made his first start for Munster on 2 March 2013, against Ospreys in the Pro12. He made his second start for Munster against his native Connacht, helping set up a try for his teammate Paul O'Connell.[3] He was added to Munster's 2012–13 Heineken Cup squad in March 2013.[4] Sheridan secured a full one-year contract with Munster in early April 2013.[5] He signed a new two-year contract with Munster in January 2014.[6] Sheridan was ruled out for 3–4 months after having surgery on a broken right forearm in February 2014.[7] In May 2016, it was announced that Sheridan would leave Munster at the end of the 2015–16 season.[8] On 4 October 2016, it was announced that Sheridan had re-joined Munster on a three-month contract.[9] In January 2017, Sheridan completed his contract with Munster and left the province.[10]

References
  1. "Munster profile details". munsterrugby.ie. Archived from the original on 1 February 2013. Retrieved 5 January 2013.
  2. "Solid Second Half Swings It". munsterrugby.ie. 10 February 2013. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  3. "Munster Return To Winning Ways". munsterrugby.ie. 23 March 2013. Archived from the original on 2 April 2013. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
  4. "Trio Added To Heineken Cup Squad". munsterrugby.ie. 23 March 2013. Archived from the original on 24 March 2013. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
  5. "Contract News". munsterrugby.ie. 3 April 2013. Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  6. "Young Guns Commit To Munster". munsterrugby.ie. 3 January 2014. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
  7. "Sheridan Ruled Out". munsterrugby.ie. 25 February 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  8. "Departing Players". munsterrugby.ie. 10 May 2016. Archived from the original on 13 May 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
  9. "Latest Player Signings". munsterrugby.ie. 4 October 2016. Archived from the original on 4 October 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  10. "European Squad Update". munsterrugby.ie. 18 January 2017. Retrieved 18 January 2017.


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