Sean Dougall
| Date of birth | 28 October 1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Perth, Scotland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 105 kg (16 st 7 lb 231 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | MMU | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sean Dougall (born 28 October 1989 in Perth, Scotland) is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for Pau in the French Top 14. He plays in the Back-Row.
Ulster
Dougall was a member of the Ulster Academy for two years.
Rotherham
Dougall left Ulster for English side Rotherham, joining in 2010. He captained Rotherham whenever Sam Dickinson, the usual captain, was unavailable.[1] After signing a deal to join Munster for the 2012–13 season, Dougall played his last game for Rotherham against Bedford Blues on 21 April 2012.
Munster
It was announced on 16 March 2012 that Irish province, and two-time European champions, Munster had signed Dougall on a one-year contract for the 2012–13 season.[2] Speaking ahead of his move to Munster, Dougall talked about the competition for places in the Munster back-row and the opportunity this gives him.
"The chance to train and play with the likes of David Wallace is another great opportunity and will improve aspects of my game as well as hopefully adding attributes that I never had before. To play for a team like Munster has always been an aspiration of mine. With the culture and ethos they have over there I knew it was a fantastic opportunity"[3]
Dougall made his full Munster debut on 1 September 2012, in their opening 2012–13 RaboDirect Pro12 league fixture against Edinburgh.[4] He made his Heineken Cup debut on 13 October 2012, in Munster's opening fixture away to Racing Métro 92. Dougall also scored his first try for Munster in this game. In January 2013, Dougall agreed a two-year contract extension with Munster.[5] Dougall started in Munster's 24-16 semi-final defeat to Toulon on 27 April 2014.[6]
Pau
On 30 January 2015, it was announced that Dougall would be joining French Pro D2 side Pau after the 2014-15 season, having decided not to renew his contract with Munster.[7][8]
Ireland
Dougall played for Ireland U18 and Ireland U19, and has stated a desire to play for Ireland's senior national team. He was selected in the Emerging Ireland squad on 26 May 2014.[9] Dougall started in their second game against Uruguay on 18 June 2014.[10] He also started in the 31-10 win Romania on 22 June 2014, a win that secured the 2014 IRB Nations Cup for Emerging Ireland.[11]
Influences
Dougall cites David Wallace, Richie McCaw and David Pocock as his biggest influences.
Honours
Emerging Ireland
- IRB Nations Cup
- Winner (1): (2014)
References
- ^ "Sean Dougall - Leading the Titans". talkingrugbyunion.co.uk. 7 October 2011. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
- ^ "Munster sign Dougall from Titans". irishtimes.com. 16 March 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
- ^ "Rotherham to Munster". talkingrugbyunion.co.uk. 30 March 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
- ^ "Munster Show True Grit". munsterrugby.ie. 1 September 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
- ^ "Nine Contract Extensions Agreed". munsterrugby.ie. 3 January 2013. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
- ^ "Toulon End Munster's European Campaign". munsterrugby.ie. 27 April 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ^ "Contract Update". munsterrugby.ie. 30 January 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
- ^ "Denis Hurley signs new deal whilst Munster confirm Dougall and Butler exits". independent.ie. 30 January 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
- ^ "9 Players In Emerging Ireland Squad". munsterrugby.ie. 26 May 2014. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
- ^ "Emerging Ireland Enjoy Back-To-Back Bonus Point Wins". irishrugby.ie. 18 June 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
- ^ "Emerging Ireland Are Nations Cup Champions". irishrugby.ie. 22 June 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2014.