Mark Flanagan (born 2 August 1989) is a retired Irish rugby union player. He played as a lock.
Birth name | Mark Anthony Flanagan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 2 August 1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Westmeath, Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 110 kg (17 st; 240 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | St. Finian's College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notable relative(s) | Devin Toner (cousin) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Leinster
editFlanagan made his debut for Leinster in a Pro12 game in April 2010 against Glasgow Warriors and made nine league appearances for his club.[1]
Stade Montois
editFlanagan spent two successful seasons, playing for French D2 side, Stade Montois. Scoring a try in 39 appearances.
Bedford Blues
editIn Flanagan's first spell at Bedford he achieved 19 caps and a try. Signing for Saracens at the end of just one season with the Blues.[2]
Saracens
editFlanagan was a part of the 2017-2018 Aviva Premiership Saracens squad, that finished as champions. A close fought win over Exeter Chiefs in the final. Although Flanagan only featured 5 times and was not even among the subs for the final win.[3]
Munster
editIn September 2017, Flanagan joined Irish Pro14 side Munster on a three-month loan.[4] He made his competitive debut for Munster on 30 September 2017, coming off the bench against Cardiff Blues in Round 5 of the 2017–18 Pro14.[5][6] Flanagan made his first start for Munster on 15 October 2017, doing so in the provinces opening 2017–18 European Rugby Champions Cup fixture against Castres.
References
edit- ^ "Leinster Rugby Player Profile". Leinster Rugby. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- ^ "Mark Flanagan | Bedford Blues". Archived from the original on 5 September 2015.
- ^ "Player Profiles". ItsRugby. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
- ^ "Flanagan Signs Short Term Deal". Munster Rugby. 22 September 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- ^ "Lions Return For Cardiff Clash". Munster Rugby. 29 September 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ^ "Munster Return To Winning Ways". Munster Rugby. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
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