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Tom Lynagh

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Tom Lynagh
Date of birth (2003-04-14) 14 April 2003 (age 21)
Place of birthMontebelluna, Italy
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight83 kg (183 lb; 13 st 1 lb)
Notable relative(s)Michael Lynagh (father)
Louis Lynagh (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half
Current team Reds
Youth career
2020–2022 Harlequins
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022– Reds 22 (110)
Correct as of 1 November 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2024– Australia 3 (2)
Correct as of 1 November 2024

Tom Lynagh (born 14 April 2003) is an Australian rugby union player, currently playing for the Reds. His preferred position is fly-half.[1]

Early life

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Lynagh is the son of Australian international Michael Lynagh, and was born in Montebelluna, near Treviso, Italy.[2] He is qualified to represent Australia, England or Italy internationally. His brother Louis Lynagh is also a professional rugby player who plays for Harlequins and the Italy national team.[3] Lynagh attended Epsom College in Surrey.

Professional career

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Club

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Lynagh was originally a member of the Harlequins academy alongside his brother Louis.[4] He returned to Australia in 2021, signing for the Queensland Reds.[5] He was first announced in a Super Rugby squad in 2022, when he was announced in the Reds squad for the 2022 season, although he didn't make an appearance, before again being announced in the squad for 2023.[6] He made his debut in Round 1 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season against the Hurricanes.[7]

Country

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He was named in the Junior Wallabies squad for 2023.[8]

For the 2024 mid-year rugby union tests, Tom was substituted from the bench as one of seven new full international Wallabies in a win against the Welsh Rugby Union.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Tom Lynagh". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  2. ^ "The Lynagh son who could make the Rugby World Cup – and it is not Louis". Daily Telegraph. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Louis Lynagh won't be following his brother Tom to Super Rugby after signing Harlequins deal". Rugby Pass. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Son of a gun! Lynagh name to be resurrected at Queensland Reds as Tom signs on". Rugby.com.au. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Queensland signs son of former Wallabies and Reds captain Michael Lynagh". Queensland Reds. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Queensland Reds announce 2023 Super Rugby Pacific Squad" (Press release). Queensland Reds. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  7. ^ "Reds announce team for Super Rugby Pacific opener" (Press release). Queensland Reds. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  8. ^ "Junior Wallabies confirm first squad of 2023". Rugby.com.au. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  9. ^ "'Pretty special moment': Lynagh reflects on dream Wallabies debut". rugby.com. 6 July 2024.
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