Marcus Rea

Marcus Rea (born 8 September 1997) is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship and European Rugby Champions Cup side Ulster. He plays in the back-row.

Marcus Rea
Date of birth (1997-09-08) 8 September 1997
Place of birthGlarryford, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight109 kg (17.2 st; 240 lb)
SchoolBallymena Academy
Notable relative(s)Matty Rea (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Back-row
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
20??– Ballymena ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019– Ulster 28 (10)
Correct as of 1 May 2022[1]

Ulster

Rea made his senior competitive debut for Ulster in their 14–13 win against provincial rivals Leinster in round 21 of the 2018–19 Pro14 on 27 April 2018. Rea replaced Sean Reidy after just 15 minutes and joined his older brother, Matty, in the back-row, before scoring a crucial try in the 60th minute, converted by Peter Nelson, to secure victory for the Ulstermen, and winning the Man-of-the-Match award. Marcus now resides with Ballymena RFC legend Joshua'The Terror' Bill. Marcus also loves dogs, his favourite breed being the Irish Wolfhound.[2][3]

References
  1. Playing stats at ItsRugby.co.uk
  2. "Marcus Rea scores game-winning try on debut as Ulster win dead rubber over Leinster". Belfast Telegraph. 27 April 2019. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  3. "'Dream come true': Marcus Rea discusses scoring on Ulster debut alongside brother Matthew". Belfast Telegraph. 29 April 2019. Retrieved 29 April 2019.


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