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Mark Flanagan (rugby union)

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Mark Flanagan
Birth nameMark Anthony Flanagan
Date of birth (1989-08-02) 2 August 1989 (age 35)
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-
Leinster
Stade Montois
Bedford Blues
Saracens
Munster (loan)
Bedford Blues
9
30
23
11
6
(0)
(5)
(5)
(0)
(0)
Correct as of 9 June 2018
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009 Ireland U20 8 (0)
Correct as of 12 February 2015

Mark Flanagan (born 2 August 1989) is an Irish rugby union player for Bedford Blues. He plays as a lock.

Leinster

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

Bedford Blues

Saracens

Flanagan was a part of the 2017-2018 Aviva Premiership Saracens squad, that finished as champions. A close faught win over Exeter Chiefs in the final. Although Flanagan only featured 5 times and was not even among the subs for the final win.[2]

Munster

In September 2017, Flanagan joined Irish Pro14 side Munster on a three-month loan.[3] 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.[4][5] 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

  1. ^ "Leinster Rugby Player Profile". Leinster Rugby. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
  2. ^ "Player Profiles". ItsRugby. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Flanagan Signs Short Term Deal". Munster Rugby. 22 September 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  4. ^ "Lions Return For Cardiff Clash". Munster Rugby. 29 September 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  5. ^ "Munster Return To Winning Ways". Munster Rugby. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.