Dan Leavy
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| School | St Michael's College[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University College Dublin Degree in Business & Law (BBL) 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dan Leavy (born 23 May 1994) is an Irish rugby union former player who played for Leinster Rugby. His preferred position was flanker.
Playing career
Leavy was enrolled in the Leinster Rugby academy. He debuted with the Leinster senior team in October 2014 against Edinburgh. It was announced in April 2015 that he had been awarded a senior contract with Leinster following completion of his time in the academy.[2][3]
Leavy received his first call-up to the senior Ireland team in November 2016, and made his debut on November 12 as a substitute against Canada.[4]
On 18 March 2017, he was called to the Irish bench for the 2017 Six Nations against England after Jamie Heaslip turned his ankle during the warmup. He received his first start in June 2017 against Japan. Leavy played in all five of Ireland's matches in the 2018 Six Nations, coming on as a substitute in the first match against France, and starting in the remaining four matches, helping the team win the Grand Slam.[5][6][7] Leavy was also part of the successful Ireland squad that won the 2018 series against Australia in June. In March 2019, Leavy suffered a serious knee injury against Ulster, leading to prolonged absence and three years of multiple operations.[8]
Retirement
On the 5 April 2022, following advice from a doctor Leavy retired due to injury, aged 27.[9][10] Leavy moved to London in 2024 and is now an investor relations specialist for a financial firm.[11]
Honours
Ireland
- Six Nations Championship:
- Winner (1): 2018
- Grand Slam:
- Winner (1): 2018
- Triple Crown:
- Winner (1):2018
Leinster
- Pro 14:
- European Champions Cup:
- Winner (1):2018
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."'Two or three per cent of each year go professional at the moment' - How one school has become Irish rugby's biggest production line".
- ^ Marcus Ó Buachalla (9 April 2015) Mick Kearney To Join Leinster as 31 Players Put Pen to Paper. leinsterrugby.ie
- ^ Dan Leavy. leinsterrugby.ie
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Jordi Murphy: Ireland flanker out for 'six to nine months' because of knee injury". BBC. 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."England vs Ireland, Six Nations". The Telegraph. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Rugby Union – BBC Sport". BBC. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."England 15 Ireland 24: Visitors outclass struggling hosts on St Patrick's Day to clinch third Grand Slam title". The Telegraph. 17 March 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.McManus, Ronan (15 February 2021). "Leinster ace Dan Leavy out for season after another serious injury blow". Irish Mirror.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Irish rugby has lost a genuine powerhouse as injury calls time on Dan Leavy's career". the42. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Gerry Thornley: Dan Leavy's star shone so bright in blue and green, but far too briefly". Irish Times. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Dan Leavy had rugby world at his feet at 24. Three years later it was over". The Times. 21 May 2026. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
