Eamonn Sheridan

Eamonn Peter Sheridan (born 14 May 1989) is a retired professional rugby union player, who played in the Top 14, English Premiership and the Pro12. Prior to finishing his club career in France he represented Leinster in the Pro12, Rotherham Titans in the RFU Championship and London Irish in the English Premiership. Sheridan has also represented Ireland under-18s and under-20s at international level.

Eamonn Sheridan
Birth nameEamonn Peter Sheridan
Date of birth (1989-05-14) 14 May 1989
Place of birthBirmingham, West Midlands, England
Height1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight108 kg (17 st 0 lb)
SchoolSt. Patrick's Classical School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–2012
2012–2013
2013–2015
2015–2017
2017–2018
2018–2019		 Leinster
Rotherham Titans
London Irish
Oyonnax
US Carcassonne
RC Massy		 3
22
35
33
10
22		 0
(40)
(15)
(15)
(0)
(10)
Correct as of 15 April 2021
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2006–08
2008–09		 Ireland U18
Ireland U20
16
(0)

Club career

At 6'4' and 108 kg Sheridan is a physical presence with the ability to play at both inside and outside centre. Born in Birmingham,[1] Sheridan was educated at St. Patrick's Classical School in Navan, Ireland.[2] He spent four years in the Leinster Academy as well as making three First Team appearances in the Pro12.

Sheridan joined Championship side Rotherham Titans for the 2012–13 season.[3] Making 19 appearances in the league and three in the British & Irish Cup, including Rotherham's 59–26 win over Plymouth Albion in which he scored two tries.[4][5][6][7]

London Irish announced, on 10 April 2013, the signing of Sheridan as well as fellow Rotherham Titan centre Fergus Mulchrone, both penning two-year contracts.[8] Sheridan made his Irish debut on 7 September 2013 at Twickenham in the 42–20 defeat to Saracens.[9] Sheridan made a great start to his London Irish career, voted by the supporters as the best player in the opening five Premiership matches. In the 2013–2014 season Sheridan formed a formidable centre partnership with Fergus Mulchrone in both defence and attack making 24 appearances and scoring four tries.

Oyonnax Rugby announced, on 27 March 2015, the signing of Sheridan on a two-year deal via the team's official Twitter account. Sheridan scored his first try on his debut against Bordeaux Bègles on Saturday 29 August 2015.

International career

Though he was born in England, Sheridan represented Ireland under-18s and under-20s at international level.[2] After a number of strong performances, notably against Worcester Warriors, Sheridan was backed by then London Irish Director of Rugby Brian Smith to go on and make full international honours.[10]

References
  1. Martin, James (18 October 2013). "Eamonn Sheridan: 'I see similarities with Leinster and London Irish'". The Irish Post. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
  2. "Eamonn Sheridan". Leinster Rugby. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
  3. "Titans add to their backline". Rotherham Titans. Archived from the original on 4 November 2013. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
  4. "Eamonn Sheridan – all time stats". Statbunker. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
  5. "Abervaron 21–25 Rotherham Titans". Rotherham Titans. Archived from the original on 22 April 2013. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
  6. "Rotherham Titans 59–26 Plymouth Albion". Rotherham Titans. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
  7. "Munster 9–9 Rotherham Titans". Rotherham Titans. Archived from the original on 1 January 2013. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
  8. "London Irish sign Eamonn Sheridan and Fergus Mulchrone from Rotherham Titans". Sky Sports. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
  9. "London Irish 20–42 Saracens". London Irish. Archived from the original on 16 September 2013. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
  10. Manicom, Alan (20 September 2013). "Smith backs Eamonn Sheridan to catch the eye of Ireland selectors". Reading Post. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
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