Rugby player
| Birth name | Mark Anthony Flanagan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | (1989-08-02) 2 August 1989 (age 35) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Westmeath, Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 110 kg (17 st; 240 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | St. Finian's College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Devin Toner (cousin) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mark Flanagan (born 2 August 1989) is a retired Irish rugby union player. He played as a lock.
Leinster
Flanagan made his debut for Leinster in a Pro12 game in April 2010 against Glasgow Warriors and made nine league appearances for his club.
Stade Montois
Flanagan spent two successful seasons, playing for French D2 side, Stade Montois. Scoring a try in 39 appearances.
Bedford Blues
In Flanagan's first spell at Bedford he achieved 19 caps and a try. Signing for Saracens at the end of just one season with the Blues.
Saracens
Flanagan was a part of the 2017-2018 Aviva Premiership Saracens squad, that finished as champions. A close fought win over Exeter Chiefs in the final. Although Flanagan only featured 5 times and was not even among the subs for the final win.
Munster
In September 2017, Flanagan joined Irish Pro14 side Munster on a three-month loan. He made his competitive debut for Munster on 30 September 2017, coming off the bench against Cardiff Blues in Round 5 of the 2017–18 Pro14. Flanagan made his first start for Munster on 15 October 2017, doing so in the provinces opening 2017–18 European Rugby Champions Cup fixture against Castres.
References
- "Leinster Rugby Player Profile". Leinster Rugby. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- "Mark Flanagan | Bedford Blues". Archived from the original on 5 September 2015.
- "Player Profiles". ItsRugby. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
- "Flanagan Signs Short Term Deal". Munster Rugby. 22 September 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- "Lions Return For Cardiff Clash". Munster Rugby. 29 September 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- "Munster Return To Winning Ways". Munster Rugby. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
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