Conor Gilsenan
| Birth name | Conor Gilsenan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 10 September 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Mullingar, Westmeath, Ireland. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 104 kg (16 st 5 lb; 229 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Conor Gilsenan (born 10 September 1992) is an Irish rugby union player for London Irish. His preferred position is flanker.
Background & Leinster
Although he played Gaelic Football as a youngster, Gilsenan ultimately chose Rugby Union when, as a teenager, either avenue was open to him. Gilesenan cited his biggest influence in his chosen profession as coming from his family and 'role-model', Irish rugby player; Brian O'Driscoll.[1][2] Three successful years in Leinster's academy meant many International caps for Ireland at various youth levels.
London Irish
After a short loan spell at Connacht, Gilsenan was signed by London Irish in 2014. At the time Irish were competing in the RFU Championship. Highlights in the years that followed included captaining the club in their run to the British & Irish Cup semi-final (2016-2017 season). He also made six starts for The Exiles in their successful promotion campaign (to the Aviva Premiership). Regular London Irish player in 2017-18.[3]
International Career
Gilsenan is a former Ireland U18, U19 and U20 flanker.[4]
References
- ^ Q&A with London Irish flanker Conor Gilsenan, The Irish Post, retrieved 17 December 2017
- ^ Promising ex-Leinster back row Gilsenan signs new contract with London Irish, The 42 Ireland, retrieved 17 December 2017
- ^ "London Irish: Conor Gilsenan, Todd Gleave and Harry Elrington sign new deals" (Press release). BBC Sport. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
- ^ "Promising ex-Leinster back row Gilsenan signs new contract with London Irish" (Press release). The 42 Ireland. Retrieved 17 December 2017.