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Kieran Joyce (rugby union)

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Kieran Joyce
Date of birth (1996-07-24) 24 July 1996 (age 28)
Place of birthWarwickshire, England
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight99 kg (15.6 st; 218 lb)
SchoolSolihull School
UniversityQueen's University Belfast
Notable relative(s)Conor Joyce (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Birmingham & Solihull R.F.C. ()
2015–2016 Ulster Academy ()
2015 Malone RFC ()
2017–2019 Corinthians ()
Connacht Academy ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017–2019 Connacht 2 (0)
2021– Seattle Seawolves 0 (0)
Correct as of 26 February 2021 [1]
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013 Ireland Schoolboys
2014 Irish Exiles
Correct as of 26 February 2021

Kieran Joyce (born 24 July 1996) is an English-born Irish rugby union player who is currently a member of the Seattle Seawolves of Major League Rugby (MLR). He plays as a centre.

Joyce previously represented Connacht and Corinthians in the All-Ireland League.

Professional rugby career

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Connacht

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Whilst still in the academy, Joyce made his senior competitive debut for Connacht in their 22–10 home victory against French side Perpignan during the 2018–19 Challenge Cup on 8 December 2018.[1]

Seattle Seawolves

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Joyce signed with the Seattle Seawolves for the 2021 Major League Rugby season.[2]

References

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  1. ^ @connachtrugby (8 December 2018). "A day to remember for Kieran Joyce who makes his Connacht debut this afternoon. Best of luck Joycey! #CONvPER" (Tweet). Retrieved 8 May 2019 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ "Seattle Seawolves Signs Kieran Joyce". djcoilrugby. 26 February 2021. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
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