Hugo Keenan

Hugo Keenan (born 18 June 1996) is an Irish rugby union player. He plays as a fullback or wing with Leinster Rugby, and with the Ireland national rugby union team. He also formerly played fly-half for the Ireland national rugby sevens team.

Hugo Keenan
Date of birth (1996-06-18) 18 June 1996
Place of birthDublin, Ireland
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight92 kg (14.5 st; 203 lb)
SchoolBlackrock College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback, Wing
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016– UCD ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016– Leinster 39 (35)
Correct as of 2 April 2022
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016 Ireland U20 10 (5)
2020– Ireland 20 (30)
Correct as of 19 March 2022
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2017–19 Ireland 7s 12
Correct as of 19 December 2020

Youth rugby

Keenan attended secondary school at Blackrock College. There he was a member of the team that won the 2014 Leinster Schools Senior Cup, with Keenan noted for his running and passing,[1] including scoring a try in the final.[2]

Leinster Rugby

Keenan debuted for Leinster in 2016 against Zebre.[3]

Ireland national teams

Youth and sevens

Keenan played wing for the Ireland under-20 national rugby union team. Keenan started all matches for the Ireland under-20 team during the 2016 under-20 Six Nations. He also started all matches in the 2016 World Rugby under-20 Championship, including Ireland's historic victory over New Zealand.[4][5]

Keenan was called into the Ireland national rugby sevens team camp in early 2017.[6][7] Keenan was part of the Ireland sevens team during the 2017 Grand Prix Series. He scored several tries during Ireland's win at the 2017 Moscow Sevens, including a crucial try in Ireland's 28–21 semifinal win over Russia.[8]

Senior team

Keenan debuted for Ireland on 24 October 2020 in a Six Nations match against Italy, where he started on the wing and scored two tries in a 50-17 win.[9] Keenan was recognized for his strong performance in Ireland’s win against England in the 2022 Six Nations.[10] Keenan was described in March 2022 as the heir to Rob Kearney at fullback for Ireland.[11]

References
  1. Cummiskey, Gavin (3 March 2014). "Blackrock College produce a blueprint performance against Newbride College". The Irish Times.
  2. "Rock reign again as Clongowes denied in the Leinster Senior Cup final". The 42. 16 March 2014.
  3. "Who is Hugo Keenan: Ten things you should know about the Ireland back". 12 March 2021.
  4. Fallon, John (24 June 2016). "Leinster academy's Keenan out to top U20 ever-present status with world medal". The 42.
  5. O'Sullivan, John (13 June 2016). "History Boys: The Irish Under-20 squad that defeated New Zealand". The Irish Times.
  6. "Ireland Men's Sevens squad – Leinster Academy players Hugo Keenan, Terry Kennedy and Jack Power involved". Sports News Ireland. 17 February 2017.
  7. "Ireland Men's Sevens Squad Confirmed For Lodz 7s". Irish Rugby. 8 June 2017.
  8. "Cup Win Ensures Ireland Men Begin Sevens Series With A Bang". 4 June 2017.
  9. "Six Nations 2020: Debutants among tries as Ireland beat Italy 50-17 to go top". BBC Sport. 24 October 2020. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  10. "Three England stars join Hugo Keenan in Six Nations 'Team of the Week'".
  11. "It took a while to find Rob Kearney's heir but immense Keenan now totally at home". 14 March 2022.
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