Darren O'Shea

Darren O'Shea

Date of birth	12 December 1992
Place of birth	Myrtleville, County Cork, Ireland
Height	2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)
Weight	121 kg (19 st 0 lbs)
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position	Lock
Amateur clubs
Years	Club / team
	Crosshaven RFC Dolphin RFC
Professional / senior clubs
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2014–16 2016–present	Worcester Munster	27 4	(15) (5)
correct as of 27 Nov 2016.

Darren O'Shea (born 12 December 1992 in Myrtleville, County Cork, Ireland) is an Irish rugby union player. He plays as a Lock for Munster.

Worcester Warriors

Whilst still in the Munster Rugby Academy,^[1] O'Shea joined English side Worcester Warriors.^[2]

Munster

In March 2016, it was announced that O'Shea would be returning to his native Munster on a two-year contract, beginning in the 2016–17 season.^[3] On September 2016, O'Shea made his competitive debut for Munster when he came on as a substitute against Edinburgh in a 2016–17 Pro12 fixture.^[4] On 1 October 2016, O'Shea made his first start for Munster in the Pro12 fixture against Zebre.^[5] On 26 November 2016, O'Shea scored his first try for Munster in the sides 46-3 win against Treviso at Thomond Park.^[6]

References

1. "Nine Players To Join Academy Ranks". munsterrugby.ie. 24 May 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
2. "Worcester Warriors sign Darren O'Shea and Jean-Baptiste Bruzulier". skysports.com. 16 May 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
3. "Squad & Contract Update". munsterrugby.ie. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
4. "Bonus Point Win Bagged In Thomond". munsterrugby.ie. 24 September 2016. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
5. "Try Fest In Thomond". munsterrugby.ie. 1 October 2016. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
6. "Munster Topple Treviso In Claiming Top Spot". munsterrugby.ie. 26 November 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2016.

External links

• Munster Profile
• Worcester Profile
• Munster Academy Profile