Conor Maguire (rugby union)
| Place of birth | Skerries, Fingal, Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 113 kg (17.8 st; 249 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Conor Maguire is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for English Premiership side Gloucester. He plays as a prop.
Early life
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ Cavaroli, Marcus (3 April 2021). "Fingal-born loosehead putting best foot forward". Independent.ie. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ^ "International recognition for local players". Meath Chronicle. 22 January 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ^ "Conor Maguire". Dragons Rugby. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "Dragons duo to make first starts against Benetton". Planet Rugby. 5 March 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ "Sam Davies to captain Dragons in PRO14 derby at Ospreys". South Wales Argus. 21 August 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ "Conor Maguire leaves Dragons after earning Gloucester deal". South Wales Argus. 12 February 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- ^ "Gloucester Rugby prop makes championship switch". Gloucestershire Live. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
External links
[edit]- Conor Maguire at ItsRugby.co.uk
- Conor Maguire at ESPNscrum
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