Robert Baloucoune

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Robert Baloucoune
Date of birth (1997-08-19) 19 August 1997 (age 24)
Place of birthEnniskillen, Northern Ireland
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight89 kg (14.0 st; 196 lb)
SchoolPortora Royal School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Fullback
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016 Enniskillen RFC ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018– Ulster 30 (75)
Correct as of 24 September 2021
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Ireland 2 (5)
Correct as of 10 July 2021
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2018 Ireland 7s 6

Robert Baloucoune (born 19 August 1997) is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship and European Champions Cup side Ulster. He plays as a winger, but can also play at fullback.

Early life[]

Baloucoune was born in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland; his father is from Senegal.[1] Baloucoune attended Portora Royal School (later Enniskillen Royal Grammar School) and represented Enniskillen RFC in the Ulster Towns Cup, being part of the team that lost the 2017 final to Ballynahinch 2nds.[2]

Ulster[]

Baloucoune made his senior debut for Ulster in their 36–18 win against Welsh side Dragons on 26 October 2018, in round 7 of the Pro14.[3] He made his Champions Cup debut in round 5 of the 2018–19 tournament, starting against French side Racing 92 and scoring a try in Ulster's 26–22 win on 12 January 2019.[4][5]

Ireland[]

Baloucoune was selected by Ireland 7s for the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens, where they won the Challenge Trophy by beating Australia 24–14 and finished ninth overall. He was also part of the squad that won the 2018 Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series, Ireland's first Europe Grand Prix title.[2] Baloucoune's performances for Ireland resulted in him earning a place in Ulster's academy part-way through the 2017–18 season.[1]

In June 2021 he was called up to the senior Ireland squad for the Summer tests.[6] He made his debut against the USA on 10 July 2021, playing 80 minutes and scoring a try in the 17th minute.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Kinsella, Murray (22 January 2019). "21-year-old academy wing Baloucoune taking his chances with Ulster". The42.ie. Journal Media. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  2. ^ a b "All you need to know about Robert Baloucoune ahead of Enniskillen man's Ulster debut". Belfast Telegraph. Independent News & Media. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  3. ^ "Ulster 36 Dragons 18". Ulster Rugby. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  4. ^ "Team named for Euro showdown with Racing 92". Ulster Rugby. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  5. ^ "Ulster 26 Racing 92 22". Ulster Rugby. 12 January 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  6. ^ "Ireland Squad Confirmed For Vodafone Summer Series". Irish Rugby. IRFU. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  7. ^ Doyle, Garry. "Baloucoune wonder try sparks Ireland to life as they put 71 points on USA". The42.ie. Journal Media. Retrieved 10 July 2021.

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