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Luke McGrath

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Luke McGrath
Date of birth (1993-02-03) 3 February 1993 (age 31)
Place of birthHamilton, Ontario, Canada
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight84 kg (13.2 st; 185 lb)
SchoolSt Michael's College
UniversityUniversity College Dublin
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-Half
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
UCD ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012– Leinster 204 (250)
Correct as of 28 March 2024[1]
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012–2013
2014
2016–
Ireland U20
Emerging Ireland
Ireland
18
1
19
(18)
(0)
(15)
Correct as of 19 October 2019

Luke McGrath (born 3 February 1993) is an Irish rugby union player for Leinster Rugby. His preferred position is scrum-half.

Leinster career

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He made his Leinster senior debut in May 2012 against the Newport Gwent Dragons and represented Ireland at underage grades. In May 2014 it was announced that he had signed a contract to join the senior squad following promotion from the academy.[2] In January 2024 McGrath reached a milestone 200th appearance for the province in 43–7 victory over Stade Francais at the Aviva Stadium.[3]

International career

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Though born in Canada, McGrath was raised in Ireland and represents Ireland internationally.[4]

Honours

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Leinster
Emerging Ireland
Individual
  • Leinster Player of the year (1): 2016–17

References

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  1. ^ "Luke McGrath". Leinster rugby. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  2. ^ http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/news/11911.php#.U2k1S_ldWSo "Leinster Rugby Announce Contract Renewals for 2014/2015 : News | The Latest" | Leinster Rugby | Official website]
  3. ^ "Leinster run in seven tries as Stade Francais put to the sword at the Aviva". Irish Times. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Five Pros who could play for Canada". 29 August 2016.
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