Josh Wycherley

Josh Wycherley (born 22 July 1999) is an Irish rugby union player, who is currently a member of the Munster Academy. He plays as a prop and represents Young Munster in the All-Ireland League.

Josh Wycherley
Date of birth (1999-07-22) 22 July 1999
Place of birthBantry, Cork, Ireland
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight105 kg (16.5 st; 231 lb)
SchoolCistercian College
Notable relative(s)Fineen Wycherley (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Young Munster ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020– Munster 9 (0)
Correct as of 30 January 2021
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019 Ireland U20 10 (15)
Correct as of 22 June 2019

Early life

Born in Bantry, Cork, Wycherley first began playing rugby with Bantry Bay RFC, and, like older brother Fineen, attended Cistercian College, Roscrea, before going on to represent Ireland at under-18 and under-19 level.[1] He also played full forward in both hurling and football for St. Colum's.[2]

Munster

Though he wasn't included in the initial Munster academy intake ahead of the 2018–19 season,[3] Wycherley was later added to the squad in December 2018, having made four appearances for Munster A in the 2018–19 Celtic Cup.[1] Wycherley made his senior competitive debut for Munster in their 2020–21 Pro14 round 3 fixture against Welsh side Cardiff Blues on 26 October 2020, coming on as a replacement for James Cronin in the 69th minute in the provinces 38–27 win.[4] He made his first start for Munster in their 28–16 win against Dragons on 1 November 2020,[5] and Wycherley made his Champions Cup debut for the province in their opening fixture of the 2020–21 competition against English side Harlequins on 13 December 2020, coming on as a replacement in Munster's 21–7 home win.[6]

Ireland

Selected in the Ireland under-20s squad for the 2019 Six Nations Under 20s Championship,[7] Wycherley started the wins against England,[8] Scotland,[9] Italy,[10] France, against whom Wycherley scored two tries and won the Man-of-the-Match award,[11] and Wales, as Ireland secured their first grand slam in the tournament since 2007.[12] He was retained in the under-20s squad for the 2019 World Rugby Under 20 Championship when it was confirmed in May 2019.[13]

Honours

Ireland Under-20s

References
  1. "Academy Update | December 2018". Munster Rugby. 20 December 2018. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  2. "'We're keen on playing with pace and moving England around as much as we possibly can'". The42. 1 February 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  3. "Greencore Munster Rugby Academy Confirmed". Munster Rugby. 5 July 2018. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  4. "Report | Five-Try Munster Make It Three Wins From Three". Munster Rugby. 26 October 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  5. "Report | Munster Make It Four From Four Against Dragons". Munster Rugby. 1 November 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
  6. "Report | Munster Make Winning Start To Champions Cup". Munster Rugby. 13 December 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
  7. "Hawkshaw To Captain Ireland Under-20s As Squad Is Announced". Irish Rugby. 18 January 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  8. "Foley Try Seals Unforgettable Cork Debut For Ireland Under-20s". Irish Rugby. 1 February 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  9. "Ireland Under-20s Run In Three Tries In Netherdale Victory". Irish Rugby. 8 February 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  10. "Ireland Under-20s Stay Top After Bonus Point Raid In Rieti". Irish Rugby. 22 February 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  11. "Ireland Under-20s Dethrone France To Guarantee Six Nations Title Win". Irish Rugby. 8 March 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  12. "Ireland Under-20s Complete Grand Slam Mission With Bonus Point Flourish". Irish Rugby. 15 March 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  13. "Ireland U-20 Squad Confirmed Ahead of Departure to Argentina". Irish Rugby. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
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