John McKee (rugby union, born 2000)

John McKee (born 15 February 2000) is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship and European Rugby Champions Cup side Leinster. His preferred position is hooker.[1]

John McKee
Date of birth (2000-02-15) 15 February 2000 (age 24)
Place of birthBelfast, Northern Ireland
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight108 kg (17.0 st; 238 lb)
SchoolCampbell College, Belfast
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022-2024 Terenure College RFC 6 (0)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Leinster 25 (15)
Correct as of 7 April 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019–2020 Ireland U20s 9 (5)
Correct as of 25 April 2022

Leinster

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McKee was named in the Leinster Rugby academy for the 2021–22 season.[2] He made his debut in Round 16 of the 2021–22 United Rugby Championship against the Sharks.[3] Leinster Rugby announced Mckee's first senior contract with the club on 20 April 2023[4]

References

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  1. ^ "John McKee". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Leinster Rugby Academy for 2021/22 Confirmed". Leinster Rugby. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Sharks 28-23 Leinster: Sharks up to fourth with win over league leaders". BBC Sport. 23 April 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  4. ^ https://twitter.com/leinsterrugby/status/1649118231662297088?s=20
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