Senior Squad

The Senior Squad for the 2007/08 season comprised:-

Captain Michael Hastings

Front Row
Conor Geoghegan Brian Hall Stephen O’Dwyer Allessandro Franciosi Ronnie McCormack
Gavin Telford David Gilchrist Conor Mitchell Eddie Conlon Keith Doyle
Ben Barclay John Anthony Lee

Second Row
Cathal Doyle Dave Phiskie Conor O’Keeffe Brian Cawley

Back Row
Kevin Croke Kevin McLaughlin Gavin Murphy Sean O'Brien Matt Nagle

Half-backs
Daragh Geraghty Vinny Hammond Julian Moroney Robert Shanley
Killian Lett Neil Cowhey

Three Quarters
Morgan Hickey-Crowe  Robert Kearney  David Nyhan    Conor Quinn
Fergus McFadden  Cian Aherne  Vasily Artemiev  Ger Moran
Michael Twomey  Andy Cummiskey  Brian O’Driscoll Dan Herlihy
Simon Gillespie

Player Profiles

Michael Hastings
Position: Three Quarter
DOB: 4/04/83
Height: 1.86 m
Weight: 90 kg

Michael was educated in Wesley College and is now doing a MBS. Represented Munster at U-21 level and won his colours four seasons ago.

Conor Geoghegan
Position: Front Row
DOB: 12/07/83
Height: 1.82m
Weight: 104kg

Conor was educated at St. Michaels College and completed his studies in Engineering. He represented Leinster and Ireland at schools and U21 levels and was a member of the Ireland squad that reached the U21 World Cup final in 2004.

Brian Hall
Position: Front Row
DOB: 3/01/80
Height: 1.89m
Weight: 113kg

Brian was educated at Cistercian Roscrea and has graduated in medicine. Has been a valuable senior squad member for the past four seasons.

Kevin Croke
Position: Back Row
DOB: 4/07/82
Height: 1.88 m
Weight: 98 kg

Kevin was educated in CPC Kilcullen and was the Club Captain last season. An abrasive backrow Kevin has represented Leinster at U19, U21 and development levels as well as Ireland at U19s and Club. Kevin was captain of Collidge in 2005/06.

Keith Doyle
Position: Prop
DOB: 11/12/83
Height: 1.87 m
Weight: 105 kg

Keith was educated at CBC Monkstown and has recently completed a Diploma in Sports Management. Keith represented Leinster and Ireland at schools and U21 level and was a member of the Ireland squad which reached the U21 World Cup final.

Kevin McLaughlin
Position: Back Row
DOB: 20/09/84
Height: 1.95 m
Weight: 99 kg

Kevin was educated in Gonzaga and has completed his commerce degree. He represented Leinster and Ireland at both schools and U21 levels and this season is his third year in the UCD senior squad. He is a fully contracted player with Leinster.

Morgan Hickey-Crowe
Position: Wing
DOB: 20/10/84
Height: 1.78m
Weight: 84kg

Morgan was educated in Clongowes Wood College and is studying commerce. His playing history includes Clongowes SCT in 2001/02 and 2002/03, UCD U-20s 2004/05 JP Fanagan League and Conroy Cup winner. He also represented Leinster Schools and U21s.

Robert Kearney
Position: Full Back/Wing
DOB: 26/3/86
Height: 1.80cm
Weight: 90kg

Robert was educated in Clongowes Wood College. He has represented Leinster at Schools and Senior levels and Ireland at Schools and U19 levels. A 2nd year Arts student, Rob has a full contract with Leinster and gained his first International Cap last season.

Stephen O’Dwyer
Position: Second Row/Backrow
DOB: 26/12/84
Height: 1.98
Weight: 100kg

This is Stephen's second year in the Senior Squad, having played with the U20's previously. Stephen was educated in Blackrock College and is currently a post graduate Business student.

Allessandro Franciosi
Position: Hooker/Backrow
DOB: 20/12/84
Height: 1.78m
Weight: 82kg

Alex was educated in Blackrock College and is studying medicine. His playing history includes Blackrock SCT in 2002/03, UCD U20, 2003/04 Conroy Cup and JP Fanagan League 2004/05 and McCorry Cup Winner.

Killian Lett
Position: Out Half
DOB: 11/03/86
Height: 1.85m
Weight: 85kg

Killian was educated in Kings Hospital. His playing history includes Junior and Senior League Winner, Leinster Reserves and Irish Schools, Leinster and Ireland U19, UCD U20's 2004/05 JP Flanagan League and McCorry Cup winner.

David Nyhan
Position: Wing / Fullback
DOB: 4-7-85
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David was educated in Blackrock College and is studying Arts. He played for UCD U20s in 2004/2005 and captained the side to league success in 2005/06.

Ronnie McCormack
Position: Prop
DOB: 27/04/77
Height: 1.82m
Weight: 112kg

Ronnie was educated in St. Mary's College. He played on the Leinster and Irish Schools Leinster U19s. He is on a full Leinster contract having already represented Leinster and Ulster. Represented Ireland A in the Churchill Cup.

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Gavin Murphy
Position: Back Row
DOB: 01/11/84
Height: 1.83m
Weight 95 kg

Gavin was educated in Clongowes Wood College. He has completed a Diploma in Sports management. This is Gavin’s 5th year with Collidge. In this time, he has won the U20’s league and has also represented Leinster and Ireland schools as well as Leinster 21’s

Arthur Houlihan
Position: Second row
DOB: 31/01/84
Height: 1.98m
Weight: 108 kg
Arthur was educated in Clongowes Wood College and has completed an Arts degree in UCD. In his five years with Collidge, he has captained the U20’s to a JP Flanagan league. He has representative honours at Leinster and Irish schools and Leinster 21’s.

Conor Quinn
Position: Full Back
DOB: 19/06/86
Height: 1.80m
Weight: 83kg

Conor was educated in Glenstal Abbey and is studying History in UCD. This is his 3rd year with Collidge and managed to win the U20’s league in 2005. Since joining Collidge, he has also represented Munster U19’s.

David Gilchrist
Position: Hooker
DOB: 14/02/87
Height: 1.85m
Weight 104 kg
David was educated in Belvedere College and was a member of the winning senior cup side in 2004. He is studying Civil engineering in UCD and is in third year. In his first year with Collidge, he was a member of the U20’s side that won the league and has representative honours at Leinster and Ireland schools as well Leinster and Ireland U19’s.

Gavin Telford
Position: Hooker
DOB: 02/03/87
Height: 1.83m
Weight 105 kg

Gavin was educated in King’s Hospital and is studying Horticulture in UCD. He is currently in his third year with UCD and has representative honours at Leinster U19’s level.

Fergus McFadden
Position: Centre
DOB: 17/06/86
Height: 1.81m
Weight 87kg
Fergus was educated in Clongowes Wood College and is in his second year with Collidge. He is studying Arts in UCD and won the U20’s league last year. He is a senior member of the Leinster academy and has representative honours at Leinster and Ireland U19’s and U21’s.

Sean O Brien
Position: Back Row
DOB: 14/02/87
Height: 1.87m
Weight: 105kg
Sean Was educated in Tullow community school and joined UCD two years ago and has completed a diploma in sports management. Sean was a member of the U20’s side that won the league in 2005. He has representative honours at Leinster youth, Leinster Schools section A, Leinster U20’s and U21’s and Irish U21’s and full Leinster levels.

Cathal Doyle
Position: Second Row
DOB: 28/09/85
Height: 1.90m
Weight 97kg
Cathal attended Newbridge College and is entering his fourth year with Collidge. In UCD, he is studying Arts and has won two U20’s leagues and U20’s McCorry Cup in his time here. In addition, he has representative honours at Leinster Schools and Connacht U21’s level.

Cian Aherne
Position: Wing
DOB: 11/08/86
Height 177cm
Weight 85kg

Representative Honours: Munster Schools 04’ Munster U19’s, UCD U20’s J.P Fanagan League Winners. Cian attended Crescent College, Limerick, and played on the SCT there.

Vasily Artemiev
Position: Wing
D.O.B: 24/07/87
Height: 182cm
Weight 87kg

Representative Honours: Leinster Schools,U19’s & U20’s, Irish Schools & Irish U’19’s. Vas came to Blackrock College from Moscow and won schools Junior and Senior Cup medals there. He played for the successful Irish Universities side last season.

John Anthony Lee
Position: Front Row
DOB: 2-10-82
Height: 1.85 m
Weight: 104 kg

From Terenure College where he played on a victorious SCT. Anthony holds a degree in Economics and has completed a Masters at the Smurfit school of business. Has been a senior squad member for the last five seasons and has represented Leinster schools and U 21’s.

Ger Moran
Position: Prop
DOB: 06/01/87
Height 182cm
Weight 98kg

Ger is a past student of Kings Hospital and represented Leinster at Schools’ level. He is a third year Agricultural Science undergraduate.

Michael Twomey
Position: Full Back
DOB: 21/10/87
Height 1.82m
Weight 72kg

Michael is a past student of St. Michael’s College and is currently studying Law.

Andy Cummiskey
Position: Centre
DOB: 14/12/87
Height 1.80m
Weight 85kg

Andy is a past student of St. Michael’s College and represented Leinster at Schools’ level. He is studying commerce and french.

Brian O’Driscoll
Position: Centre
DOB: 21/01/79
Height 1.75m
Weight 95kg

Brian was educated in Blackrock College, and is a Sports Management graduate. He has captained The Lions, Ireland and Leinster teams. Brian returned to UCD Rugby Club this season.

Dan Herlihy
Position: Centre
DOB: 18/8/82
Height 1.87m
Weight 105kg
Dan is a past student of St. Michael’s College. He is a post graduate student.

Neil Cowhey
DOB: 05/03/1988
Height: 1.80m
Weight: 85kgs
Position: Outhalf

Neil is a past pupil of St. Mary’s College, Rathmines and joined UCD in 2006. He has represented Leinster at schoolboy level and is his second year as an U20.

Robert Shanley
Height: 1.80m
Weight: 85kg
Position: Scrum Half
Date of Birth: 17/02/88

Robert is a past pupil of St. Michael's College and is studying Commerce. Rob has been an integral part of the U-20 squad for the past two seasons and joins the senior squad for the first time this season.

Daragh Geraghty
Position: Scrum Half
DOB: 13/03/83
Height 1.75m
Weight 85kg

Daragh is a past pupil of Blackrock College where he played SCT in 2000 and 2001 and went on to represent Leinster and Ireland at schools; U19s and U21s level.

Vinny Hammond
Position: Scrum Half
DOB: 13/03/85
Height 1.77m
Weight 70kg

Vinny is a past pupil of St. Mary’s College and is studying law at postgraduate level. Vinny rejoins UCD after spending a year studying Video Analysis in Wales. He has been appointed Junior Club Co-ordinator this season.

Julian Moroney
Position: Scrum Half
DOB: 04/01/77
Height 1.77m
Weight 90kg

Julian is a past pupil of King’s Hospital and is a Commerce graduate. He has been a constant member of the 1stXV for well over five years and returns from a year travelling around the world.

Conor Mitchell
Position: Front Row
Dob:23/05/85
Height: 188
Weight 124kg

Conor was educated in Belvedere College S.J and is currently studying Medicine. His playing history includes Navan RFC, Clontarf RFC, Old Belvedere, and Coolmine RFC before transfering to Collidge last year.

Ben Barclay
Position: Prop Forward
DOB: 26/02/88
Height 1.80m
Weight 105kg

Ben was educated in Clongowes Wood College and represented Ireland on the U20 squad. He is a second year Arts student.

Eddie Conlon
Position: Prop
DOB: 18/05/85
Height: 1.82
Weight: 100kg
Eddie in final civil Engineering student and is his 3rd year playing with UCD. Eddie went to school in St. Marys College Ballygar (Galway) where he won a Connacht Senior plate medal in 2003 and played Club rugby with Creggs RFC (Galway) before joining UCD in 2005. Eddie has been an important member of the J1 squad for the past two seasons.

Brian Cawley
Position:
DOB: 09/06/88
Height 195cm
Weight 113kg

Brian is a second year Economics and Finance student. He has representative honours at Leinster 18s, 19s and 20s level and Irish Schools u19s.

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Dave Phiskie
Position: Second Row
DOB: 01/05/83
Height 1.93m
Weight 108kg

Dave is a graduate of Otago University, New Zealand. He joined the Club this season.

Conor O’Keeffe
Position: 2nd Row
DOB: 13/11/86
Height 1.91m
Weight 104kg

Conor was educated in St. Finian’s College and is a final year Law student.

Matt Nagle
DOB: 20/04/1986
Height 1.85m
Weight: 98kg

Matt was educated in Glenstal Abbey before coming to UCD where he has recently transferred from Architecture to Medicine. Matt was a key member of last year’s J1 side and has been elected Captain for the coming season.

Simon Gillespie
Weight: 87kg
Height: 1.80m
DOB: 14/10/1987

Simon is a second Arts student and comes to UCD having played SCT for Sligo Grammer School and he has represented Connaught at U-19 level. This is his second year as a member of the U-20 side and has played in the preseason with the J1 team.