Peter Durcan (born 27 July 1986) is an Irish rugby union player, whose position is usually Flyhalf although he has played at Centre/ Fullback and on the Wing. Originally from Ballina in County Mayo, Ireland, Durcan was born in neighbouring Sligo, Ireland.

Peter Durcan
Birth namePeter Durcan
Date of birth (1986-07-27) 27 July 1986 (age 38)
Place of birthSligo, Ireland
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight86 kg (13 st 8 lb)
SchoolCistercian College
UniversityNUI Galway
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)

Ballina
Galwegians
()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2006–2008
2008–2009
2009–2011
2011–2013
2013–2016
Connacht
La Rochelle
Limoges
Montauban
Limoges
10
11
44
41
50
(7)
(27)
(506)
(230)
(57)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2006 Ireland U21 6 (0)

Career

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In his professional career he formerly played for Connacht Rugby which he joined as part of the Academy before earning a development contract. Opportunities were fairly limited during his career with Connacht as he only made eight appearances in his two years with the club. He was released after season 2007–08.

He joined former Connacht colleague David McGowan at La Rochelle in the French Rugby Pro D2 for season 2008–09.[1][2][3] In June 2009 he was released from his contract with the La Rochelle.

In 2009 Peter joined Federale 1 side Limoges where he played for two seasons 2009–2011, before he joined another Fed 1 side Montauban for the 2011–12 season.[4] After the 2012–13 season with Montauban, Durcan rejoined Limoges.

References

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  1. ^ http://www.ballinarugby.ie/2008/05/durcan-signs-for-la-rochelle/[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "Peter Durcan". www.rabodirectpro12.com: Pro12. Archived from the original on 11 February 2012. Retrieved 11 February 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
  3. ^ "Durcan Peter". www.itsrugby.fr. Retrieved 11 February 2012.
  4. ^ http://www.usm-rugby.fr/pages/equipe1.php?nb=8&t=tabOnglet#[permanent dead link]