Brian Blaney

Brian Blaney (born 26 February 1982 in Dublin) is a professional rugby union player who played at Hooker for Leinster and now plays for London Irish.

Brian Blaney
Birth nameBrian Blaney
Date of birth (1982-02-26) 26 February 1982
Place of birthDublin
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight105 kg (16 st 7 lb)[1]
SchoolTerenure College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)

2003–09
2010
Leinster U21
Leinster
London Irish
8
71

(25)
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)

2006
Ireland Schools
Ireland A
1
5

(0)

Early life and education

Blaney went to Terenure College in Dublin, which is one of the main rugby nurseries in Ireland.[2] His brothers, David & James Blaney, are former Leinster rugby players. His cousin, Greg Blaney, won 2 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship medals with a famous exponent of Down in the 1991,'94.

Playing career

He joined London Irish at the start of 2010/11 season. During his time at Leinster, Blaney made 71 Appearances and scored 5 tries. He won a Magners League medal 2007/08 season and European Cup medal 2008/09

Honours

He won 5 caps playing for Ireland Wolfhounds (v France, USA, NZ Maori, England, Australia).[3]

References

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