Aaron Sexton

Aaron Sexton (born 24 August 2000) is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship side Ulster. His preferred position is wing or fullback.[1]

Aaron Sexton
Date of birth (2000-08-24) 24 August 2000
Place of birthBangor, Northern Ireland
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight94 kg (14.8 st; 207 lb)
SchoolBangor Grammar School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing / Fullback
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020– Ulster 2 (0)
Correct as of 1 December 2020
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Ireland 7s
Correct as of 19 June 2021

Sexton is also a track sprinter, winning the 2018 and 2019 All-Ireland Schools Championships in both the 100m and 200m. In 2019 Sexton also broke the all-Ireland schools record in both events with times of 10.43 for the 100m and 20.69 for the 200m.[2][3]

Ulster

Sexton signed an academy contract for Ulster in 2019, becoming a 2nd year academy player in August 2020.[4] He made his Ulster debut in this match, coming on as a replacement.[5]

International

Sexton has played for the Ireland national rugby sevens team.

References
  1. "Aaron Sexton". Ireland Rugby. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  2. “Ulster rugby star breaks 100m and 200m records”. 19 May 2019.
  3. Tullamore, Ian O'Riordan in. "Aaron Sexton lives up to billing with display of frightening speed in Tullamore". The Irish Times. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  4. "Abbey Insurance Ulster Rugby Academy squad for 2020/21 season is named". Ulster Rugby. 12 May 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  5. "Edinburgh 14-43 Ulster: Eighth win takes Irish province top of Conference A". BBC Sport. 30 November 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2020.


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