Sean Cribbin
Rugby union career
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2017–  Ireland
Medal record
Men's rugby sevens
Representing  Ireland
European Games
Gold medal – first place2023 Kraków–MałopolskaTeam competition

Sean Cribbin is an Irish rugby union player. He won a gold medal in the Rugby sevens at the 2023 European Games.

Early life

Cribbin attended St. Fintan's High School captaining their Leinster Schools Senior Cup team in 2016/17.[1]

Career

Cribbin made his debut appearances in an Ireland national rugby sevens team in a squad named for the Dubai Sevens in December 2017.[2] Cribbin was a member of the Irish team to gain qualification for the delayed 2020 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo.[3] Cribbin was selected for the Irish team at the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens held in Cape Town.[4]

In May 2023, Cribbin featured as Ireland finished sixth at the World Rugby Sevens Series event in London.[5] Cribbin was then selected for the Ireland squad for the 2023 European Games held in Kraków in June 2023.[6] Cribbin featured in the final against Great Britain, with Ireland winning gold in the tournament and therefore qualifying for the 2024 Olympic Games.[7]

References

  1. "New boys St Fintan's looking to cause an upset in the LSSC today". the42.ie. 31 January 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  2. "Ireland Men's Sevens Squad Selected For Dubai Invitational Tournament". Irish Rugby. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  3. Tracey, Cian (22 Jun 2021). "Everyone has come from the strangest of backgrounds' – Meet the Ireland sevens team who have qualified for the Olympics". Independent.ie. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  4. "Ireland Squads Named For Rugby World Cup Sevens In Cape Town". Irish Rugby. 6 September 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  5. "Ireland Men End World Series With Sixth Place Finish In London". Irish Rugby. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  6. "Ireland Men Begin Olympic Qualifier With Brace Of Wins". Irish Rughy. 25 June 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  7. "European Games: Ireland sevens beat Great Britain 26-12 in final to qualify for 2024 Olympic Games". BBC Sport. 27 June 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
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