Conor Maguire (rugby union)

Conor Maguire is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for English Premiership side Gloucester. He plays as a prop.

Conor Maguire
Place of birthSkerries, Fingal, Ireland
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight113 kg (17.8 st; 249 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loosehead Prop
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020–2021 Dragons 7 (0)
2021 Gloucester 1 (0)
2021– Hartpury University 1 (0)
Correct as of 28 July 2021

Early life

Maguire was born in Skerries and moved to East Meath at the age of seven.[1] He attended Coláiste na hInse in Bettystown.[2]

Amateur career

Prior to making his professional debut, Maguire played for a number of teams including Boyne, Old Wesley, Leinster A and Connacht Eagles, as well as age-grade rugby for Leinster and Ireland.[3]

Professional career

Maguire made his senior professional rugby debut for Welsh side Dragons against Benetton in round 13 of the 2019-20 Pro14 on 6 March 2020, after joining on a short-term deal.[4] The short-term deal at the Dragons was extended following rugby's restart after the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]

On 12 February 2021, Maguire would sign for English Premiership side Gloucester as part of their elite academy squad for professional development.[6]

On 5 August 2021, Maguire has signed a professional contract with Hartpury University to compete in the RFU Championship from the 2021-22 season.[7]

References
  1. Cavaroli, Marcus (3 April 2021). "Fingal-born loosehead putting best foot forward". Independent.ie. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  2. "International recognition for local players". Meath Chronicle. 22 January 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  3. "Conor Maguire". Dragons Rugby. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
  4. "Dragons duo to make first starts against Benetton". Planet Rugby. 5 March 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  5. "Sam Davies to captain Dragons in PRO14 derby at Ospreys". South Wales Argus. 21 August 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  6. "Conor Maguire leaves Dragons after earning Gloucester deal". South Wales Argus. 12 February 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  7. "Gloucester Rugby prop makes championship switch". Gloucestershire Live. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 6 September 2021.


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