Australian rugby union player
Rugby player
Tom Lynagh (born 14 April 2003) is an Australian rugby union player, currently playing for the Reds. His preferred position is fly-half.[1]
Early life
Lynagh is the son of Australian international Michael Lynagh, and was born in Montebelluna, near Treviso, Italy.[2] He is qualified to represent Australia, England or Italy internationally. His brother Louis Lynagh is also a professional rugby player who plays for Harlequins and the Italy national team.[3] Lynagh attended Epsom College in Surrey.
Professional career
Club
Lynagh was originally a member of the Harlequins academy alongside his brother Louis.[4] He returned to Australia in 2021, signing for the Queensland Reds.[5] He was first announced in a Super Rugby squad in 2022, when he was announced in the Reds squad for the 2022 season, although he didn't make an appearance, before again being announced in the squad for 2023.[6] He made his debut in Round 1 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season against the Hurricanes.[7]
Country
He was named in the Junior Wallabies squad for 2023.[8]
For the 2024 mid-year rugby union tests, Tom was substituted from the bench as one of seven new full international Wallabies in a win against the Welsh Rugby Union.[9]
References
- ^ "Tom Lynagh". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "The Lynagh son who could make the Rugby World Cup – and it is not Louis". Daily Telegraph. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Louis Lynagh won't be following his brother Tom to Super Rugby after signing Harlequins deal". Rugby Pass. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Son of a gun! Lynagh name to be resurrected at Queensland Reds as Tom signs on". Rugby.com.au. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Queensland signs son of former Wallabies and Reds captain Michael Lynagh". Queensland Reds. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Queensland Reds announce 2023 Super Rugby Pacific Squad" (Press release). Queensland Reds. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ^ "Reds announce team for Super Rugby Pacific opener" (Press release). Queensland Reds. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- ^ "Junior Wallabies confirm first squad of 2023". Rugby.com.au. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "'Pretty special moment': Lynagh reflects on dream Wallabies debut". rugby.com. 6 July 2024.
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