Brian O'Meara (rugby union)

Brian O'Meara (born 5 April 1976, County Cork) is an Irish former rugby union player. After winning two senior cups with PBC, he joined Cork Con, playing in four AIL Finals, winning one. He won 99 caps for Leinster, after moving from Munster whom he played with from 1997 - 2000. He would return and make an additional six appearances for Munster in the 2006–07 season.[3] He also won 9 caps for Ireland between 1997 and 2003, including two appearances at the 1999 Rugby World Cup. He is the 6th highest point scorer for Leinster rugby behind Ian Madigan, Johnny Sexton, Felipe Contepomi and Ross Byrne.[4]

Brian O'Meara
Birth nameBrian O'Meara
Date of birth (1976-04-05) 5 April 1976
Place of birthCork, Ireland
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight91 kg (201 lb) [1]
SchoolPresentation Brothers College, Cork
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1997–2000
2001–2006[2]
2006–2007
Munster
Leinster
Munster
20
99
6
(0)
(553)
(0)
Correct as of 15 April 2021
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1996 Ireland U21
1997–2003 Ireland 9 (0)
Correct as of 15 April 2021

References

  1. Blake, Richard (18 July 2016). "All Fixtures & Results". Leinster Rugby. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
  2. "Brian O'Meara". Leinster rugby. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  3. "BRIAN O'MEARA". Munster Rugby. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  4. "HISTORIC PLAYER STATISTICS". Leinster rugby. Retrieved 15 April 2021.


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