Ben Healy

Ben Healy (born 29 June 1999) is an Irish rugby union player, who is currently a member of the Munster academy. He plays as a fly-half and represents Garryowen in the All-Ireland League.

For the Irish cyclist, see Ben Healy (cyclist).
Ben Healy
Date of birth (1999-06-29) 29 June 1999
Place of birthLimerick, Ireland
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight93 kg (14.6 st; 205 lb)
SchoolGlenstal Abbey
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018– Garryowen ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019– Munster 14 (85)
Correct as of 30 January 2021
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019 Ireland U20 8 (63)
Correct as of 22 June 2019

Early life

Healy first began playing rugby for Nenagh Ormond in County Tipperary,[1] and went on to captain Glenstal Abbey to their first Munster Schools Rugby Senior Cup in 2018, defeating Christian Brothers College 18–17 in the final.[2] He also won representation for Munster at under-18, under-19 and under-20 level, as well as Ireland at under-18 and under-19 level.[1]

Garryowen

Healy started and scored 13 points for Garryowen as they beat City of Armagh 45–21 in the final of the 2018–19 All-Ireland Cup in April 2019.[3]

Munster

Munster moved to bring Healy into their academy immediately after he had completed his leaving cert,[4] with Healy joining ahead of the 2018–19 season.[5] He made five appearances for Munster A during the 2018–19 Celtic Cup, scoring 19 points.[1]

Healy made his senior competitive debut for Munster in their 2019–20 Pro14 round 7 fixture against Edinburgh on 29 November 2019, starting at fly-half and scoring 11 points in the provinces 18–16 defeat.[6] He made his European debut for Munster in their final pool 4 fixture of the 2019–20 Champions Cup against Welsh side Ospreys on 19 January 2020.[7] Healy came off the bench to replace starting fly-half JJ Hanrahan in Munster's opening 2020–21 Pro14 fixture away to Welsh side Scarlets on 3 October 2020, scoring ten points of the kicking tee, including the conversion of Kevin O'Byrne's 77th minute try to level the scores with just minutes remaining of the game, before scoring a 50-metre penalty in the 81st minute to earn a 30–27 win for Munster.[8] One week later, Healy started for Munster in their match against Edinburgh, scoring six of his seven penalties and converting CJ Stander's 76th minute try to earn a 25–23 win for the province.[9]

Ireland

Selected in the Ireland under-20s squad for the 2019 Six Nations Under 20s Championship,[10] Healy made his debut for the side when he came on as a replacement in their 34–24 win against Italy on 22 February 2019,[4][11] before going on to start at fly-half in the wins against France[12] and Wales, the latter of which secured Ireland's first grand slam in the tournament since 2007.[13] He was retained in the under-20s squad for the 2019 World Rugby Under 20 Championship when it was confirmed in May 2019.[14]

Honours

Glenstal Abbey School

Garryowen

Ireland Under-20s

References
  1. "Video | Introducing The Academy – Ben Healy". Munster Rugby. 21 November 2018. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  2. "Glenstal Abbey Lift Historic Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Senior Cup". Munster Rugby. 18 March 2018. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  3. "Cronin brothers star as Garryowen power to Bateman Cup glory". The42. 20 April 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  4. "Senior Cup star Healy ready to seize his opportunities en route to the top". The42. 8 March 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  5. "Greencore Munster Rugby Academy Confirmed". Munster Rugby. 5 July 2018. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  6. "Report | Munster Suffer Narrow Edinburgh Defeat". Munster Rugby. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  7. "Report | Five-Try Win For Munster Over Ospreys". Munster Rugby. 19 January 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  8. "Report | Healy Caps Incredible Comeback For 14-Man Munster". Munster Rugby. 3 October 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  9. "Report | Brilliant Late Win For Munster". Munster Rugby. 10 October 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  10. "Hawkshaw To Captain Ireland Under-20s As Squad Is Announced". Irish Rugby. 18 January 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  11. "Ireland Under-20s Stay Top After Bonus Point Raid In Rieti". Irish Rugby. 22 February 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  12. "Ireland Under-20s Dethrone France To Guarantee Six Nations Title Win". Irish Rugby. 8 March 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  13. "Ireland Under-20s Complete Grand Slam Mission With Bonus Point Flourish". Irish Rugby. 15 March 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  14. "Ireland U-20 Squad Confirmed Ahead of Departure to Argentina". Irish Rugby. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
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