Kieran Joyce (rugby union)

Kieran Joyce (born 24 July 1996) is an English-born Irish rugby union player who is currently a member of the Seattle Seawolves of Major League Rugby (MLR). He plays as a centre.

Kieran Joyce
Date of birth (1996-07-24) 24 July 1996
Place of birthWarwickshire, England
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight99 kg (15.6 st; 218 lb)
SchoolSolihull School
UniversityQueen's University Belfast
Notable relative(s)Conor Joyce (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)

2015–2016
2015
2017–2019
Birmingham & Solihull R.F.C.
Ulster Academy
Malone RFC
Corinthians
Connacht Academy
()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017–2019 Connacht 2 (0)
2021– Seattle Seawolves 0 (0)
Correct as of 26 February 2021
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013
2014
Ireland Schoolboys
Irish Exiles
Correct as of 26 February 2021

Joyce previously represented Connacht and Corinthians in the All-Ireland League.

Professional rugby career

Connacht

Whilst still in the academy, Joyce made his senior competitive debut for Connacht in their 22–10 home victory against French side Perpignan during the 2018–19 Challenge Cup on 8 December 2018.[1]

Seattle Seawolves

Joyce signed with the Seattle Seawolves for the 2021 Major League Rugby season.[2]

References

  1. @connachtrugby (8 December 2018). "A day to remember for Kieran Joyce who makes his Connacht debut this afternoon. Best of luck Joycey! #CONvPER" (Tweet). Retrieved 8 May 2019 via Twitter.
  2. "Seattle Seawolves Signs Kieran Joyce". djcoilrugby. 26 February 2021. Retrieved 26 February 2021.


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