Ronan O'Mahony (born 28 May 1989) is an Irish former rugby union player, who played for Munster. He normally played as a wing, but occasionally played fullback. O'Mahony represented Garryowen in the All-Ireland League.
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| Date of birth | 28 May 1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Limerick, Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 90 kg (14 st; 200 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Castletroy College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Barry O'Mahony (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Munster
editO'Mahony made his debut for Munster A on 27 November 2009, replacing Simon Zebo in a British and Irish Cup game against Bristol and scoring a try.[1] He was part of the Munster A team that won the 2011–12 British and Irish Cup, scoring a try against Neath.[2][3][4] He was promoted to a development contract with the senior Munster squad for the 2013–14 season.[5] O'Mahony made his debut for the senior Munster team on 19 April 2013, starting against Dragons in a Pro12 fixture and scoring a try.[6] He scored the winning try in Munster's 16–10 win against Scarlets on 21 December 2013.[7] O'Mahony signed a one-year development contract extension in March 2014.[8] He signed a two-year contract extension in February 2015.[9] On 24 January 2016, O'Mahony scored two tries and won the Man-of-the-Match in Munster's 28–5 win against Benetton.[10] On 16 March 2017, it was announced that O'Mahony had signed a two-year contract extension with Munster.[11] On 1 May 2017, it was announced that O'Mahony would miss the remainder of the 2016–17 season after suffering a fractured fibula in Munster's win against Benetton on 29 April 2017.[12] He made his return from the injury on 19 January 2018, coming off the bench for Munster A in their 27–0 British and Irish Cup win against Ospreys Premiership Select.[13] O'Mahony was forced to retire from rugby in April 2019 due to the broken leg and dislocated ankle he suffered in April 2017.[14]
Ireland
editO'Mahony made his debut for Ireland Under-20 on 14 February 2009, coming off the bench against Italy Under-20 and scoring a try in the 2009 Under-20 Six Nations Championship.[15]
References
edit- ^ "Munster Maintain Their Run". Munster Rugby. 27 November 2009. Retrieved 19 April 2013.
- ^ "Munster Win Away To Neath". Munster Rugby. 19 November 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2013.
- ^ "Costello Names Extended Squad". Munster Rugby. 23 April 2012. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
- ^ "Munster Prove Too Strong". Munster Rugby. 27 April 2012. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
- ^ "Contract News". Munster Rugby. 3 April 2013. Retrieved 19 April 2013.
- ^ "Close Run Affair In Rodney Parade". Munster Rugby. 20 April 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ^ "O'Mahony Steals Dramatic Late Win". Munster Rugby. 21 December 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
- ^ "Contract News". Munster Rugby. 31 March 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- ^ "Contract Signings Continue". Munster Rugby. 13 February 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- ^ "Munster Finish With A Flourish". Munster Rugby. 24 January 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
- ^ "Latest Contract Signings". Munster Rugby. 16 March 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
- ^ "Squad Update". Munster Rugby. 1 May 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- ^ "Munster A Power Into B&I Cup Quarters". Munster Rugby. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
- ^ "Ronan O'Mahony Forced To Retire". Munster Rugby. 10 April 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ^ "Under-20s Overcome Italian Challenge". Irish Rugby. 14 February 2009. Retrieved 19 April 2013.