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Craig Ronaldson
Birth nameCraig Ronaldson
Date of birth (1990-02-08) 8 February 1990 (age 34)
Place of birthKildare, Ireland
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight98 kg (15.4 st)[1]
SchoolKilkenny College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half
Current team Connacht
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Lansdowne ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013– Connacht 55 (227)
Correct as of 29 October 2016

Craig Ronaldson (born 8 February 1990) is a rugby union player from Ireland. His primary position is at outside-half, though he also plays as a centre.

In the 2012-13 season, he was the top scorer in the All-Ireland League, playing for Lansdowne FC. He kicked 206 points in 16 games, helping his club to win the Division 1A title. This form earned him a move to Connacht Rugby. He signed a one-year contract with the province in 2013.[2]

Ronaldson's first competitive game for Connacht was in the first round of the Pro 12, as he came on as a substitute in a 25-16 win over Zebre.[3] His first start for the province came against the Ospreys on 28 September 2013.[4] Ronaldson kicked 4 out of his 5 penalties in a 26-43 defeat. His first Heineken Cup match came against Saracens, where he played at inside centre as Connacht came close to an upset, before losing 17-23.[5][6]

Craig has also played cricket for Halverstown Cricket Club in the Leinster league.

References

  1. ^ http://www.connachtrugby.ie/three-connacht-players-named-in-ireland-u20-squad/sean-obrien-1512014/#team
  2. ^ "Craig Ronaldson signs for Connacht". RTÉ Sport. 6 June 2010.
  3. ^ "Connacht Rugby 25 - 16 Zebre". RaboDirectPRO12. 7 September 2013.
  4. ^ "Connacht Rugby 26 - 43 Ospreys". RaboDirectPRO12. 28 September 2013.
  5. ^ "Heartbreak for Connacht against Saracens". RTÉ Sport. 11 October 2013.
  6. ^ "Ronaldson full of western promise". Irish Independent. 18 October 2013.