Hugo McLaughlin
Irish rugby union player
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Hugo McLaughlin (born 16 May 2004) is an Irish rugby union footballer who plays for Leinster Rugby.
| Born | 16 May 2004[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Gonzaga College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
He attended Gonzaga College and won the Leinster Schools Senior Cup in 2023, playing at full-back and scoring a try as his team defeated Blackrock College 35-31.[3][4]
Club career
Having played for Lansdowne FC, McLaughlin joined the Leinster Rugby Academy ahead of the 2024-25 season.[5] He made his debut in the starting XV for the senior Leinster team against Zebre in the United Rugby Championship on 25 October 2025, playing at full back. He made an immediate impact by setting up Josh Kenny for a try after 70 seconds in a 50-26 win.[6][7][8]