Eric O'Sullivan

Eric O'Sullivan (born 30 November 1995) is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship and European Rugby Champions Cup side Ulster and internationally for Ireland.

Eric O'Sullivan
Date of birth (1995-11-30) 30 November 1995
Place of birthDublin, Ireland
Height1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in)[1]
Weight117 kg (18 st 6 lb; 258 lb)
SchoolTempleogue College
UniversityTrinity College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
20??–2017
2017–		 Dublin University
Banbridge
18
(5)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018– Ulster 82 (5)
Correct as of 1 May 2022[2]
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020– Ireland 1 (0)
Correct as of 5 December 2020

Early life

Born in Dublin, O'Sullivan attended Templeogue College and Trinity College, where he completed a business studies course.[3][4] O'Sullivan represented his native Leinster at under-17, under-18, under-19 and under-20 level, but missed out on a place in Leinster's academy. Strong performances for Dublin University in the All-Ireland League caught the attention of Ulster and, after an appearance for Ulster's 'A' side in early 2017, O'Sullivan joined the Ulster academy.[5][6]

Ulster

O'Sullivan made his senior debut for Ulster off the bench in their 15–13 win against Welsh side Scarlets in the opening round of the 2018–19 Pro14 on 1 September 2018,[3] and made his first start for the province in their 39–39 draw against South African side Cheetahs on 21 September 2018.[7] He signed his first senior contract with Ulster in February 2019, which saw O'Sullivan join the senior squad ahead of the 2019–20 season.[8] He made his 50th appearance for Ulster in November 2020.[9] Following a strong season in the Championship, O'Sullivan was named to the 2020–21 Pro14 Dream Team.[10]

International

O'Sullivan made his debut for Ireland against Scotland in the Autumn Nations Cup on 5 December 2020 replacing Cian Healy.[11]

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 21 October 2018. Retrieved 7 September 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. Playing stats at ItsRugby.co.uk
  3. "O'Sullivan rising through the ranks". Ulster Rugby. 14 November 2018. Archived from the original on 2 April 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  4. "Abbey Insurance Academy Profile: Eric O'Sullivan". Ulster Rugby. 15 October 2017. Archived from the original on 2 April 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  5. "Eric O'Sullivan savouring his remarkable rise through Ulster's ranks". Belfast Telegraph. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  6. "Eric O'Sullivan: Ulster academy prop enjoying breakout season". BBC Sport. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  7. "Toyota Cheetahs 39 Ulster 39". Ulster Rugby. 21 September 2018. Archived from the original on 2 April 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  8. "Academy trio commit futures to Ulster". Ulster Rugby. 20 February 2019. Archived from the original on 2 April 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  9. Ciaran Donaghy, "Eric O’Sullivan hungry for more after reaching milestone 50th cap for Ulster", News Letter, 11 November 2020
  10. "The Media Votes are in - Who made the Guinness PRO14 Dream Team?". Pro14 rugby. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  11. "Earls double helps Ireland to end 2020 on a positive note with win over Scotland". the42. Retrieved 5 December 2020.


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