Shane McDonald (rugby union)

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Shane McDonald
Full nameShane Richard McDonald
Date of birth (1971-06-21) 21 June 1971 (age 53)
Place of birthStratford, New Zealand
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight240 lb (109 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1991–00 Taranaki 116 (90)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998 Blues 2 (0)

Shane Richard McDonald (born 21 June 1971) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.

Rugby career

Born in Stratford, McDonald was the primary Taranaki hooker of the 1990s, making 116 appearances.[1] He played twice for the Blues during the 1998 Super 12 season. Heading off to Europe in 1998, McDonald had a season with West Hartlepool, before joining Irish team Connacht.[2] He was capped for Ireland "A" during his time with Connacht.[3]

McDonald served as Taranaki manager from 2010 to 2013 and has coached his hometown club Stratford.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Southern hemisphere sends Ireland new double centres". Irish Independent. 1 April 1999.
  2. ^ "Connacht planning a backlash". Irish Independent. 13 August 1999.
  3. ^ "Rugby: Simple for Simon as Irish A team crush Italians". Belfast Telegraph. 10 April 1999.
  4. ^ "Former Taranaki hooker Shane McDonald to take charge of Stratford premier side". Stuff.co.nz. 3 March 2015.

External links

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