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Fionn McLoughlin
Fionn McLoughlin (born 6 September 1982) is an Irish rugby union player. He has represented both Ireland and Wales at youth level. He plays centre,[4] winger[5] and fly half.[1] He is the son of former Ireland and British Lions prop Gerry McLoughlin.[6] Early lifeBorn in Limerick, Republic of Ireland on 6 September 1982,[2] McLoughlin grew up in Wales where his father was a teacher.[6] In 1999, he played for Cardinal Newman Roman Catholic School in Rhydyfelin in the Welsh Schools Under-18 Cup Final at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.[7] CareerMcLoughlin started his career at Shannon RFC where he played for Irish region Munster Rugby[8] He also played for Galwegians RFC and Connacht Rugby in 2001.[9][10] In 2002, McLoughlin moved to Welsh club Caerphilly RFC where he took part in their 2002-03 European Shield campaign.[11] In 2007, McLoughlin moved to Pontypridd RFC on a dual-registration with Llanharan RFC.[12][13] In 2008, McLoughlin joined Bedwas RFC owing to limited opportunities at Pontypridd.[2][13] In 2009, McLoughlin returned to Ireland to rejoin Shannon where he helped them win the All-Ireland League.[14] During the [Northern Hemisphere] summer, he played in Australia for the University of Western Australia RUFC.[15] Later that year, he had a trial with English RFU Championship team Plymouth Albion R.F.C.,[8] where he was signed permanently.[5] In 2015, McLoughlin was signed by National League 2 South Old Elthamians.[16] In 2017, McLoughlin joined Tunbridge Wells RFC,[4] where he played a part in them achieving a second successive promotion.[3] International careerMcLoughlin has represented both the Wales national under-18 rugby union team[12][17] and the Ireland national under-19 rugby union team[13][18] at international level. He was also called up for the Ireland Club XV against England Counties XV.[19] References
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