Tom Clarkson (rugby union)

Thomas Clarkson (born 22 February 2000) is an Irish rugby union player who is currently a member of Leinster's academy. He plays as a prop and represents Dublin University in the All-Ireland League.

For other people named Thomas Clarkson, see Thomas Clarkson (disambiguation).

Thomas Clarkson
Date of birth (2000-02-22) 22 February 2000
Place of birthDublin, Ireland
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight113 kg (17.8 st; 249 lb)
SchoolBlackrock College
UniversityTrinity College Dublin
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Dublin University ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020– Leinster 25 (5)
Correct as of 18 April 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019–2020 Ireland U20 13 (10)
Correct as of 21 February 2020

Early life

Born in Dublin, Clarkson attended Blackrock College and won a Leinster Schools Rugby Senior Cup with the school in 2018, alongside fellow Leinster academy member Liam Turner. After leaving school, he joined Dublin University, the club representing Trinity College Dublin, in the amateur All-Ireland League.[1]

Leinster

Clarkson joined the Leinster academy ahead of the 2019–20 season,[2] and made his senior debut for the province as a 63rd minute replacement for Michael Bent in their 28–10 derby victory against Ulster on 29 August 2020.[3][4]

Ireland

Ever-present as the team's tighthead prop, Clarkson was a key player for the Ireland under-20s team that won a grand slam during the 2019 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[1] He also represented the team at the 2019 World Rugby Under 20 Championship, and was vice-captain of the side during the 2020 Six Nations Under 20s Championship, where they secured consecutive triple crown's,[5] though the tournament was cancelled with two rounds still to be played due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]

Honours

Blackrock College

Ireland Under-20s

Leinster

References
  1. "Size not an issue for Ireland's scrum pillar Clarkson". The42. 14 March 2019. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  2. "Leinster Rugby Academy for 2019/20 Confirmed". Leinster Rugby. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  3. "Ed Byrne to captain Leinster Rugby for the first time". Leinster Rugby. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  4. "Leinster notch 23rd consecutive win as Ulster disappoint before semi-final". The42. 29 August 2020. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  5. "McCann And Ahern Lead Ireland Under-20s To Six-Try Victory". Irish Rugby Football Union. 21 February 2020. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  6. "Leinster backing 20-year-old prospect Clarkson to step up at tighthead prop". The42. 6 August 2020. Retrieved 29 August 2020.


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