Tom Lynagh
Date of birth (2003-04-14) 14 April 2003
Place of birthItaly
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight83 kg (183 lb; 13 st 1 lb)
Notable relative(s)Michael Lynagh (father)
Louis Lynagh (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half
Current team Reds
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022– Reds 12 (54)
Correct as of 11 June 2023

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 career

Lynagh is the son of Australian international Michael Lynagh, and was born in Italy.[2] He is qualified to represent Australia, England or Italy internationally, while his brother Louis is also a professional rugby player.[3] Lynagh attended Epsom College in Surrey.

Professional career

Lynagh was originally a member of the FC Harlequins. [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]

He was named in the Junior Wallabies squad for 2023.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Tom Lynagh". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  2. ↑ "The Lynagh son who could make the Rugby World Cup – and it is not Louis". Daily Telegraph. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ "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.
  5. ↑ "Queensland signs son of former Wallabies and Reds captain Michael Lynagh". Queensland Reds. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  6. ↑ "Queensland Reds announce 2023 Super Rugby Pacific Squad" (Press release). Queensland Reds. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  7. ↑ "Reds announce team for Super Rugby Pacific opener" (Press release). Queensland Reds. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  8. ↑ "Junior Wallabies confirm first squad of 2023". Rugby.com.au. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.


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