Tom Clarkson (rugby union)
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| Date of birth | 22 February 2000 | ||
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| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | ||
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| Weight | 118 kg (18.6 st; 260 lb) | ||
| School | Blackrock College | ||
| University | Trinity College Dublin | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Prop | ||
| Amateur clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | ||
| Dublin University | |||
| Professional / senior clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2020– | Leinster | 30 | (10) |
| correct as of 23 November 2023. | |||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2019–2020 | Ireland U20 | 13 | (10) |
| correct as of 21 February 2020. | |||
Thomas Clarkson (born 22 February 2000) is an Irish rugby union player who is currently a member of Leinster's academy. He plays as a prop and represents Dublin University in the All-Ireland League.
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Early life
Born in Dublin, Clarkson attended Blackrock College and won a Leinster Schools Rugby Senior Cup with the school in 2018, alongside fellow Leinster academy member Liam Turner. After leaving school, he joined Dublin University, the club representing Trinity College Dublin, in the amateur All-Ireland League.[1]
Leinster
Clarkson joined the Leinster academy ahead of the 2019–20 season,[2] and made his senior debut for the province as a 63rd minute replacement for Michael Bent in their 28–10 derby victory against Ulster on 29 August 2020.[3][4]
Ireland
Ever-present as the team's tighthead prop, Clarkson was a key player for the Ireland under-20s team that won a grand slam during the 2019 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[1] He also represented the team at the 2019 World Rugby Under 20 Championship, and was vice-captain of the side during the 2020 Six Nations Under 20s Championship, where they secured consecutive triple crown's,[5] though the tournament was cancelled with two rounds still to be played due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
Honours
Blackrock College
- Leinster Schools Rugby Senior Cup:
- Winner (1): 2018
Ireland Under-20s
- Six Nations Under 20s Championship:
- Winner (1): 2019
- Grand Slam:
- Winner (1): 2019
- Triple Crown:
Leinster
References
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External links
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