Ronan O'Mahony
Date of birth (1989-05-28) 28 May 1989
Place of birthLimerick, Ireland
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight90 kg (14 st; 200 lb)
SchoolCastletroy College
Notable relative(s)Barry O'Mahony (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Fullback
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
20??–2019 Garryowen ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–2019 Munster 70 (105)
Correct as of 2 March 2019
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009 Ireland U20 6 (5)
Correct as of 20 April 2013

Ronan O'Mahony (born 28 May 1989) is an Irish former rugby union player, who played for Munster. He normally played as a wing, but occasionally played fullback. O'Mahony represented Garryowen in the All-Ireland League.

Munster

O'Mahony made his debut for Munster A on 27 November 2009, replacing Simon Zebo in a British and Irish Cup game against Bristol and scoring a try.[1] He was part of the Munster A team that won the 2011–12 British and Irish Cup, scoring a try against Neath.[2][3][4] He was promoted to a development contract with the senior Munster squad for the 2013–14 season.[5] O'Mahony made his debut for the senior Munster team on 19 April 2013, starting against Dragons in a Pro12 fixture and scoring a try.[6] He scored the winning try in Munster's 16–10 win against Scarlets on 21 December 2013.[7] O'Mahony signed a one-year development contract extension in March 2014.[8] He signed a two-year contract extension in February 2015.[9] On 24 January 2016, O'Mahony scored two tries and won the Man-of-the-Match in Munster's 28–5 win against Benetton.[10] On 16 March 2017, it was announced that O'Mahony had signed a two-year contract extension with Munster.[11] On 1 May 2017, it was announced that O'Mahony would miss the remainder of the 2016–17 season after suffering a fractured fibula in Munster's win against Benetton on 29 April 2017.[12] He made his return from the injury on 19 January 2018, coming off the bench for Munster A in their 27–0 British and Irish Cup win against Ospreys Premiership Select.[13] O'Mahony was forced to retire from rugby in April 2019 due to the broken leg and dislocated ankle he suffered in April 2017.[14]

Ireland

O'Mahony made his debut for Ireland Under-20 on 14 February 2009, coming off the bench against Italy Under-20 and scoring a try in the 2009 Under-20 Six Nations Championship.[15]

References

  1. ↑ "Munster Maintain Their Run". Munster Rugby. 27 November 2009. Retrieved 19 April 2013.
  2. ↑ "Munster Win Away To Neath". Munster Rugby. 19 November 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2013.
  3. ↑ "Costello Names Extended Squad". Munster Rugby. 23 April 2012. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
  4. ↑ "Munster Prove Too Strong". Munster Rugby. 27 April 2012. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
  5. ↑ "Contract News". Munster Rugby. 3 April 2013. Retrieved 19 April 2013.
  6. ↑ "Close Run Affair In Rodney Parade". Munster Rugby. 20 April 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  7. ↑ "O'Mahony Steals Dramatic Late Win". Munster Rugby. 21 December 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
  8. ↑ "Contract News". Munster Rugby. 31 March 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
  9. ↑ "Contract Signings Continue". Munster Rugby. 13 February 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
  10. ↑ "Munster Finish With A Flourish". Munster Rugby. 24 January 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
  11. ↑ "Latest Contract Signings". Munster Rugby. 16 March 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
  12. ↑ "Squad Update". Munster Rugby. 1 May 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  13. ↑ "Munster A Power Into B&I Cup Quarters". Munster Rugby. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
  14. ↑ "Ronan O'Mahony Forced To Retire". Munster Rugby. 10 April 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
  15. ↑ "Under-20s Overcome Italian Challenge". Irish Rugby. 14 February 2009. Retrieved 19 April 2013.
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