Louie Hennessey
Welsh rugby union player
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Louie Hennessey (born 29 March 2004) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays for Bath as a centre.
| Born | 29 March 2004[1] Cardiff, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 101 kg (223 lb)[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Hartpury College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Bath | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
Hennessey first played rugby at Llanishen RFC at the age of six years-old, before winning the DC Thomas Cup with Cardiff Schools U11s, and winning the Dewar Shield with the Cardiff Schools U16 side.[3] He attended Hartpury College through a partnership with the Cardiff Academy.[4][5] While at Hartpury, Hennessey captained their rugby team to a league title, winning all ten fixtures.[6] Louie studied at University of Bath after signing with Bath Rugby.[7]
Club career
Cardiff
Described as a "powerful and skilful centre",[8] as well as "graceful runner with a great turn of pace",[9] Hennessey first signed an academy contract with Cardiff Rugby in 2020.[10]
Bath
In 2022, Hennessey signed with Bath Rugby.[6] Hennessey made his senior debut on 28 September 2022 in the Premiership Rugby Cup.[11] His competitive debut came on 4 November 2023, against Northampton Saints.[12]
He scored his first Rugby Premiership try for Bath away against Leicester Tigers on 31 December 2023.[13][14]
Hennessey signed a long-term contract with Bath on 13 November 2024.[15] He was named among the Bath replacements for their European Rugby Champions Cup match against Benetton Rugby on 15 December 2024.[16]
On 23 December 2024, Hennessey rejoined Cardiff on a short term loan, to provide injury cover.[17] He made his debut on 1 January 2025, starting at outside centre against the Ospreys, before moving to wing due to injuries in the backline.[18]
International career
Wales age grade
Hennessey represented Wales at under-18 level and was named in the NextGen XV World U18 Dream Team in 2022.[8][19] He then progressed to the Wales U20 side, featuring in the 2023 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[20] Hennessey made his U20 debut in the opening round against Ireland U20, and scored a try.[21][22] He represented Wales at the 2023 World Rugby U20 Championship, featuring in all matches.[23] Hennessey was retained in the squad for the 2024 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[24]
Wales
On 21 October 2025, Hennessey was selected by Wales for the 2025 end-of-year rugby union internationals, and retained his place for the 2026 Six Nations Championship.[25][26] He came off the bench against Ireland on 6 March 2026, to make his international debut.[27]