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Martin Moloney

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Martin Moloney
Born (1999-10-19) 19 October 1999 (age 26)
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight104 kg (16.4 st; 229 lb)
SchoolKnockbeg College, Carlow
Rugby union career
Position Flanker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021–2024 Leinster 11 (0)
2024–26 Exeter Chiefs 25 (25)
2026- Ulster
Correct as of 6 August 2026
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019 Ireland U20s 5 (0)
Correct as of 25 April 2021

Martin Moloney (born 19 October 1999) is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for URC side Ulster, having formerly played for Leinster and Exeter Chiefs. His preferred position is flanker.[1]

Club career

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Leinster

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Moloney was a member of the under-20s squad for the 2019 Six Nations Under 20s Championship,[2] and started in all five matches, which saw Ireland secure a grand slam victory for the first time since 2007.[3] Subsequently he was named in the Leinster academy for the 2019-20 season.[4] In April 2021, he made his Leinster debut in Round 11 of the Pro14 Rainbow Cup against Munster.[5] In February 2022, he got his first start against Edinburgh in the United Rugby Championship.[6]

Exeter

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On the 11th September 2024, Exeter confirmed that they had signed Moloney after a successful trial period with the club.[7]

Ulster

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Moloney signed for Ulster ahead of the 2026-27 season.[8]

References

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  1. "Martin Moloney". Leinster Rugby. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  2. "Hawkshaw To Captain Ireland Under-20s As Squad Is Announced". Irish Rugby. 18 January 2019.
  3. "Ireland Under-20s Complete Grand Slam Mission With Bonus Point Flourish". Irish Rugby. 15 March 2019.
  4. "Leinster Rugby Academy for 2019/20 Confirmed". Leinster Rugby. 9 July 2019.
  5. "Leinster 3-27 Munster: Full-strength Munster thump rivals in Rainbow Cup". BBC Sport. 24 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  6. "Four-try Leinster return to winning ways with bonus-point victory". The42.ie. 11 February 2022.
  7. "Exeter sign Irish forward Moloney after trial". BBC.com. 11 September 2024.
  8. , Ulster Rugby, 6 August 2026
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