| Date of birth | 28 September 2002[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 96 kg (15.1 st; 212 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Blackrock College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University College Dublin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Allan Brownlee (father), Ronnie Dawson (great-uncle) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ben Brownlee (born 28 September 2002) is an Irish rugby union player who plays as a Centre for Leinster Rugby and Ireland U20.
Early life
Brownlee came through Wanderers FC before attending Blackrock College and UCD to study economics and history.[2]
Career
He joined the Leinster academy ahead of the 2022-23 season.[3][4] He was selected for his first team league debut in October 2022 in the United Rugby Championship against Scarlets.[5] He was awarded his first league start for Leinster in January 2023 against Cardiff Rugby.[6][7]
International career
He was a member of the Ireland U-20 2022 Grand Slam winning team.[8] His performances included a last-minute try against France U20 which helped Ireland to a 17-16 win in February 2022.[9]
Personal life
His father Allan played age group rugby with London Irish. His great-uncle Ronnie Dawson was a rugby player and administrator who captained Leinster, Ireland, and the British & Irish Lions.[10]
References
- ^ "Ben Brownlee". All Rugby. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ "Meet the academy - year one 2022/23". Leinsterrugby.ie. 8 July 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ "Leinster confirm seven new Academy players". the42.ie. 8 July 2022. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ "Six Under-20 Grand Slam Winners Join Leinster Academy". Irishrugby.ie. 8 July 2023. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ O’Sullivan, John (28 October 2022). "Young guns hoping to help Leinster make it a magnificent seven wins in succession". Irish Times. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ O'Connor, Ruaidhri (27 January 2023). "Will Connors to make Leinster return off bench as James Culhane and Aitzol King set for debuts". Independent.ie. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ Corrigan, Colm (27 January 2023). "King in line for debut, as veteran Kearney makes comeback". lmfm.ie. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ O’Sullivan, John (22 March 2022). "Grand Slam winners: Meet the Ireland U-20 squad". Irish Times. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ Sadlier, Michael (12 February 2022). "Charlie Tector holds nerve to kick Ireland to vital win France 16 Ireland 17". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ Kelly, David (27 October 2023). "Leinster star Max Deegan hails 'band of brothers' as emerging trio selected for league debuts". Independent.ie. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
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