John Foley (rugby union)

John Foley
Date of birth (1997-04-03) 3 April 1997 (age 27)
Place of birthWaterford, County Waterford, Ireland
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight104 kg (16.4 st; 229 lb)
SchoolSt. Munchin's College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Back-Row, Lock
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–present Young Munster RFC ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–2018 Munster 1 (0)
Correct as of 9 May 2018
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017 Ireland U20 4 (0)
Correct as of 18 June 2017

John Foley (born 3 April 1997) is an Irish rugby union player. He can play across the back-row or as a lock and represents Young Munster in the All-Ireland League.

Early life

Born in Clonlara, County Clare, Foley first played underage rugby for UL Bohemians before attending St. Munchin's College. He won inter-provincial honours with Munster at Under-18 and Under-20 level, as well as representing Ireland at Under-18 level.[1]

Munster

On 11 November 2016, Foley made his competitive debut for Munster when he came on as a substitute against the Māori All Blacks in a capped friendly in Thomond Park, which Munster won 27–14.[2] He was released from the Munster Academy programme at the end of the 2017–18 season.[3]

Ireland

On 17 March 2017, Foley made his debut for Ireland U20, starting for the side in their 14–10 defeat against England U20 in Donnybrook Stadium.[4] Foley was also selected in the Ireland Under-20s squad for the 2017 World Rugby Under 20 Championship.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Foley answers call of Munster and Shannon". Limerick Leader. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
  2. ^ "Magnificent Munster Conquer Maoris". Munster Rugby. 11 November 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  3. ^ "Video: Greencore Munster Rugby Academy Feature". Munster Rugby. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Ireland Under-20s Fall Just Short In Absorbing Battle With England". Irish Rugby. 17 March 2017. Archived from the original on 21 December 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
  5. ^ "Ireland U20 Squad Named For World Rugby U20 Championship". Irish Rugby. 17 May 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2017.


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