Sean McNulty (born 10 July 1995) is a professional rugby union player who currently plays as a hooker for the Miami Sharks of Major League Rugby (MLR).
| Date of birth | 7 October 1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | London, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Rockwell College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University College Dublin University of Hertfordshire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He previously played as a hooker for the MLR's New England Free Jacks and Rugby United New York (RUNY) on loan for the 2019 Major League Rugby season.[2][3] McNulty came through the Munster Rugby academy system before joining the Leinster Rugby Academy and playing for Leinster A in the British & Irish Cup.
He signed with LA Giltinis prior to the 2021 MLR season[4] and won the 2021 MLR championship with the team. During the 2022 season, he was traded to the Seattle Seawolves.[5] Following the 2022 season, McNulty was traded by the Seawolves to the San Diego Legion in exchange for Ben Mitchell.[6] Prior to the 2024 MLR season, San Diego Legion traded McNulty to Miami Sharks in exchange for 2024 salary cap considerations.[7]
Sean McNulty made his debut for the United States national rugby team against Canada on August 31st, 2024.[8]
See also
edit- Harry McNulty (brother)
References
edit- ^ "Sean MCNULTY - Player statistics - It's rugby".
- ^ http://www.americasrugbynews.com/competitions/2019-major-league-rugby/2019-major-league-rugby-new-england-freejacks/ "Americas Rugby News England Free Jacks Squad"
- ^ "Rugby United New York Loaned Sean McNulty". djcoilrugby. 3 May 2019. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ DJ Coil Rugby (23 November 2020). "LA Giltinis Signs Sean McNulty". Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ Seattle Seawolves. "Seawolves Trade with LA, Acquire 2021 MLR Champion Hooker McNulty". Seawolves Rugby. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ Americas Rugby News (24 September 2022). "Seattle Trades Sean McNulty to San Diego for Ben Mitchell". Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ DJ Coil Rugby (26 December 2023). "Miami Sharks Obtains Sean McNulty". Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ Dean, Taylor (1 September 2024). "USA defeat Canada 28-15 on home soil to book Pacific Nations Cup semifinal spot". eagles.rugby. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
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