Jack Conan is a giant for Leinster and Ireland. An attacking number 8 that’s full of pace and tricks, it’s easy to see why he’s loved by rugby fans around the world.
Born 29 July 1992, Jack Conan began playing rugby at a young age and he was picked up by the Leinster Academy while playing junior rugby.
After a string of impressive performances for the Leinster Academy sides, he made his debut for the first team in 2014. Since, he’s made more than 100 appearances for the province and has scored more than 100 points in the process.
During his career with Leinster, he played a crucial role as the side captured four back-to-back PRO14 titles (2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021), and was vital in helping the team clinch the Heineken Champions Cup in 2018.
Thanks to his impressive performances for Leinster, Jack Conan was capped by Ireland in 2015. He’d also previously represented the U20 side and the Ireland Wolfhounds.
Ever since, Jack Conan has become an established member of the Ireland team. On the international stage, his greatest performances came in 2018, when he helped Ireland capture the Grand Slam in the Six Nations Championship.
Jack Conan continues to grow in stature in elite competitions and, thanks to his recent performances for both club and country, he was named in the squad for the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa.
With many years of top-class rugby ahead of him, we can’t wait to see what else Jack Conan can achieve for Leinster and Ireland.