James Rael

James Rael (born 25 March 1992) is an Irish rugby union player. Rael played as a hooker. He most recently played professionally for Irish provincial side Connacht Rugby. Before joining Connacht, Rael was part of the academy at Munster and played his club rugby with Garryowen.

James Rael
Birth nameJames Rael
Date of birth (1992-03-25) 25 March 1992
Place of birthLimerick, Ireland
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight97 kg (15 st 3 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Garryowen ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–2014 Connacht 2 (0)
Correct as of 12 October 2013
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012 Ireland U20 9 (5)
Correct as of 29 September 2013

Career

Connacht

Rael started his career in his native province of Munster, being part of the team's academy and played for the amateur club Garryowen in the All-Ireland League. Ahead of the 2013–14 season, Rael signed a one-year development contract with fellow Irish provincial side Connacht.[1] He made his debut for Connacht on 28 September 2013, coming off the bench against Ospreys in the 2013–14 Pro12.

In April 2014, it was announced that Rael failed to secure a renewed contract and he would be leaving the province at the end of the season.[2]

Ireland

Rael has represented his country at under-age international level. He earned a total of nine caps for Ireland Under-20's, scoring a single try. Rael represented the team at the 2012 IRB Junior World Championship.[3]

References
  1. "Connacht sign hooker James Rael from Munster". independent.ie. 16 April 2013. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
  2. "Parks leads Connacht outgoings". Irish Independent. 29 April 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
  3. "Ireland U20 Profile". irishrugby.ie. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
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