Conor Maguire (rugby union)

Conor Maguire
Place of birthSkerries, Fingal, Ireland
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight113 kg (17.8 st; 249 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loosehead Prop
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020–2021 Dragons 7 (0)
2021 Gloucester 1 (0)
2021– Hartpury University 1 (0)
Correct as of 28 July 2021

Conor Maguire is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for English Premiership side Gloucester. He plays as a prop.

Early life

Maguire was born in Skerries and moved to East Meath at the age of seven.[1] He attended Coláiste na hInse in Bettystown.[2]

Amateur career

Prior to making his professional debut, Maguire played for a number of teams including Boyne, Old Wesley, Leinster A and Connacht Eagles, as well as age-grade rugby for Leinster and Ireland.[3]

Professional career

Maguire made his senior professional rugby debut for Welsh side Dragons against Benetton in round 13 of the 2019-20 Pro14 on 6 March 2020, after joining on a short-term deal.[4] The short-term deal at the Dragons was extended following rugby's restart after the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]

On 12 February 2021, Maguire would sign for English Premiership side Gloucester as part of their elite academy squad for professional development.[6]

On 5 August 2021, Maguire has signed a professional contract with Hartpury University to compete in the RFU Championship from the 2021–22 season.[7]

References

  1. ^ Cavaroli, Marcus (3 April 2021). "Fingal-born loosehead putting best foot forward". Independent.ie. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  2. ^ "International recognition for local players". Meath Chronicle. 22 January 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Conor Maguire". Dragons Rugby. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Dragons duo to make first starts against Benetton". Planet Rugby. 5 March 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  5. ^ "Sam Davies to captain Dragons in PRO14 derby at Ospreys". South Wales Argus. 21 August 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  6. ^ "Conor Maguire leaves Dragons after earning Gloucester deal". South Wales Argus. 12 February 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  7. ^ "Gloucester Rugby prop makes championship switch". Gloucestershire Live. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 6 September 2021.


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