Английская Википедия:Fionn McLoughlin

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Fionn McLoughlin (born 6 September 1982) is an Irish rugby union player. He has represented both Ireland and Wales at youth level. He plays centre,[1] winger[2] and fly half.[3] He is the son of former Ireland and British Lions prop Gerry McLoughlin.[4]

Early life

Born in Limerick, Republic of Ireland on 6 September 1982,[5] McLoughlin grew up in Wales where his father was a teacher.[4] In 1999, he played for Cardinal Newman Roman Catholic School in Rhydyfelin in the Welsh Schools Under-18 Cup Final at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.[6]

Career

McLoughlin started his career at Shannon RFC where he played for Irish region Munster Rugby[7] He also played for Galwegians RFC and Connacht Rugby in 2001.[8][9] In 2002, McLoughlin moved to Welsh club Caerphilly RFC where he took part in their 2002-03 European Shield campaign.[10] In 2007, McLoughlin moved to Pontypridd RFC on a dual-registration with Llanharan RFC.[11][12] In 2008, McLoughlin joined Bedwas RFC owing to limited opportunities at Pontypridd.[5][12] In 2009, McLoughlin returned to Ireland to rejoin Shannon where he helped them win the All-Ireland League.[13] During the [Northern Hemisphere] summer, he played in Australia for the University of Western Australia RUFC.[14]

Later that year, he had a trial with English RFU Championship team Plymouth Albion R.F.C.,[7] where he was signed permanently.[2] In 2015, McLoughlin was signed by National League 2 South Old Elthamians.[15] In 2017, McLoughlin joined Tunbridge Wells RFC,[1] where he played a part in them achieving a second successive promotion.[16]

International career

McLoughlin has represented both the Wales national under-18 rugby union team[11][17] and the Ireland national under-19 rugby union team[12][18] at international level. He was also called up for the Ireland Club XV against England Counties XV.[19]

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