Peter McCabe (rugby union)

Peter McCabe (born 5 March 1992) is an Irish rugby union player. He plays as a prop for Bristol Bears. He previously played for his native province of Munster and Connacht. In addition to playing at professional level, McCabe has represented Cork city club Dolphin in club rugby.[1]

For the English author and journalist, see Peter McCabe.

Peter McCabe
Date of birth (1992-03-05) 5 March 1992
Place of birthDromtarriffe, Ireland
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight117 kg (18.4 st; 258 lb)
SchoolChristian Brothers College
UniversityUniversity College Cork
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Dolphin ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–2017
2017
2017–2020
2020–		 Munster
→ Connacht (loan)
Connacht
Bristol Bears		 5
0
37
3		 (0)
(0)
(0)
(5)
Correct as of 16 October 2020

Professional career

Munster

McCabe made his competitive debut for Munster when he came on as a substitute against Ospreys in a 2016–17 Pro12 fixture on 4 November 2016,[2] and made his first start for Munster in the Pro12 fixture against Edinburgh on 3 February 2017.[3] However, McCabe left Munster at the end of the 2016–17 season.[4] Following his departure from Connacht after two seasons with the westerners, McCabe returned to Munster to participate in pre-season training on a non-contract basis.[5]

Connacht

McCabe had joined Munster's provincial rivals Connacht on loan in January 2017.[6] By the end of January 2017, he had returned to training with Munster following the completion of his loan.[7] Following his release by Munster, McCabe returned to Connacht permanently on a one-year contract.[8] His contract was extended in March 2018 for a further season.[9] In April 2019, it was announced that McCabe would leave Connacht at the end of the 2018–19 season,[10] having made a total of 37 appearances in his time with the team,[11][12] however, due to an injury to new signing Paddy McAllister, McCabe returned to Connacht in November 2019 on a short-term contract.[13]

Bristol Bears

McCabe joined English Premiership Rugby side Bristol Bears, where former Connacht coach Pat Lam is in charge, on a short-term deal in August 2020, as front-row injury cover until October 2020.[14] He made his debut for Bristol in their 40–7 defeat against Sale Sharks on 29 August 2020.[15]

In November 2020 it was confirmed he had signed a one-year contract extension for the 2020–21 season.[16]

References
  1. "Getting To Know Peter McCabe". Munster Rugby. 2 July 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  2. "Munster Flourish In Cork Sell Out". Munster Rugby. 4 November 2016. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
  3. "Munster Grind Out Win In Edinburgh". Munster Rugby. 3 February 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
  4. "Player Contract Update". Munster Rugby. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  5. "Munster Rugby Sign Jed Holloway On Short-Term Deal". Munster Rugby. 9 September 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  6. "Player Update". Munster Rugby. 10 January 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  7. "Munster Squad Named For Edinburgh". Munster Rugby. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
  8. "Connacht sign Munster prop". Planet Rugby. 12 June 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
  9. "Blade among Connacht quartet to secure new deals". The42. 26 March 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  10. "Delahunt and Robb extend Connacht contracts as Griffin announces retirement". Connacht Rugby. 11 April 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
  11. "Player Profile: Peter McCabe". Pro14. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  12. "Player: Peter McCabe". European Professional Club Rugby. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  13. "Marmion out for 3-4 weeks as depleted Connacht prepare for Montpellier". The42. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  14. "Adeolokun and McCabe join Pat Lam's Bristol on short-term deals". The42. 27 August 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  15. @Murray_Kinsella (29 August 2020). "Peter McCabe made his Premiership debut" (Tweet). Retrieved 29 August 2020 – via Twitter.
  16. "Trio sign permanent deals with Bears". Bristol Bears. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
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