Alex Usanov

Irish rugby union player From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Alex Usanov (born 10 July 2005) is an Irish rugby union player who plays as a loosehead prop in the Leinster system. He has represented Ireland U20.

Born (2005-07-10) 10 July 2005 (age 20)
Republic of Ireland
Height1.82 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Weight111 kg (17.5 st; 245 lb)
SchoolBelvedere College SJ
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Alex Usanov
Born (2005-07-10) 10 July 2005 (age 20)
Republic of Ireland
Height1.82 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Weight111 kg (17.5 st; 245 lb)
SchoolBelvedere College SJ
Rugby union career
Position Loosehead prop
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2024– Leinster 4 (0)
Correct as of 21 March 2026
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2024–2025 Ireland U20 6 (5)
2025- Ireland A 1 (0)
Correct as of 8 November 2025
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Personal life

Usanov attended Belvedere College SJ, where he excelled in judo, jiu-jitsu and shot put, earning multiple national and European medals before focusing on rugby.[1][2]

Usanov's half sister Dasha is married to Mark Sexton, Ulster rugby attack coach and brother of Johnny Sexton.[3]

Professional career

Leinster

Usanov was part of the 2024–25 Leinster Academy intake.[4][5] Ahead of the 2025–26 season he signed his first senior contract with Leinster.[6]

International career

Usanov has represented Ireland U20 in the 2024 and 2025 Six Nations championships.[4][7]

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