Mark Flanagan (rugby union)

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Mark Flanagan
Birth nameMark Anthony Flanagan
Date of birth (1989-08-02) 2 August 1989 (age 34)
Place of birthWestmeath, Ireland
Height2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)
Weight110 kg (17 st; 240 lb)
SchoolSt. Finian's College
Notable relative(s)Devin Toner (cousin)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009–2013
2013–2015
2015–2016
2016–2018
2017–2018
2018–2019
Leinster
Stade Montois
Bedford Blues
Saracens
Munster (loan)
Bedford Blues
9
39
19
11
6
18

(5)
(5)

(5)
Correct as of 7 January 2020
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009 Ireland U20 8 (0)
Correct as of 12 February 2015

Mark Flanagan (born 2 August 1989) is a retired Irish rugby union player. He played as a lock.

Leinster[edit]

Flanagan made his debut for Leinster in a Pro12 game in April 2010 against Glasgow Warriors and made nine league appearances for his club.[1]

Stade Montois[edit]

Flanagan spent two successful seasons, playing for French D2 side, Stade Montois. Scoring a try in 39 appearances.

Bedford Blues[edit]

In Flanagan's first spell at Bedford he achieved 19 caps and a try. Signing for Saracens at the end of just one season with the Blues.[2]

Saracens[edit]

Flanagan was a part of the 2017-2018 Aviva Premiership Saracens squad, that finished as champions. A close fought win over Exeter Chiefs in the final. Although Flanagan only featured 5 times and was not even among the subs for the final win.[3]

Munster[edit]

In September 2017, Flanagan joined Irish Pro14 side Munster on a three-month loan.[4] He made his competitive debut for Munster on 30 September 2017, coming off the bench against Cardiff Blues in Round 5 of the 2017–18 Pro14.[5][6] Flanagan made his first start for Munster on 15 October 2017, doing so in the provinces opening 2017–18 European Rugby Champions Cup fixture against Castres.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Leinster Rugby Player Profile". Leinster Rugby. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
  2. ^ "Mark Flanagan | Bedford Blues". Archived from the original on 5 September 2015.
  3. ^ "Player Profiles". ItsRugby. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  4. ^ "Flanagan Signs Short Term Deal". Munster Rugby. 22 September 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  5. ^ "Lions Return For Cardiff Clash". Munster Rugby. 29 September 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  6. ^ "Munster Return To Winning Ways". Munster Rugby. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.

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