Tom O'Toole (rugby union)


Tom O'Toole is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for Pro14 and European Rugby Champions Cup side Ulster. He plays as a prop.

Early life

Born in Drogheda, O'Toole lived in Brisbane, Australia for ten years due to his father's work commitments. He was selected for the Queensland Reds development side and Queensland Schoolboys in 2015, before being connected with the Irish Exiles setup. He was enrolled at Campbell College, and went on to play for Ireland and under-18, under-19 and under-20 level.

Ulster

O'Toole made his senior Ulster debut on 6 April 2018 in round 19 of the 2017–18 Pro14, starting in the provinces 32–20 away win against Scottish side Edinburgh. He was awarded a development contract for the 2018–19 season, which will advance to a senior contract from the 2019–20 season until June 2022.

Ireland

O'Toole received his first call up to the senior Ireland squad on 15 January 2020 for the 2020 Six Nations Championship.