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 (age 42)
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)
Leinster U21 8 ()
2003–09 Leinster 71 (25)
2010 London Irish ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Ireland Schools 1
2006 Ireland A 5 (0)

Early life and education

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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

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ "All Fixtures & Results". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 19 April 2013.
  2. ^ http://www.nowrugby.com/rugbynews/brian-blaney-signs-for-london-irish/1013/[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "Brian Blaney". Leinster Rugby. Archived from the original on 27 September 2008.
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