Dan Sheehan

RugbyFlanker|Ireland

IrelandSeptember 17, 1998

Biography

Dan Sheehan is an Irish rugby union player who plays as a **hooker** for Ireland and Leinster. Renowned for his dynamic ball-carrying, pace in open play, and accurate lineout throwing, he has become a key figure in Ireland's pack. His career highlights include being a central part of Ireland's 2023 Grand Slam victory and 2024 Six Nations title, as well as earning selection for the 2022 British & Irish Lions tour.

In The News

Ireland Lose Doris and O'Brien as Sheehan Takes the Captaincy

Rugby UnionJun 21

Lowe Bows Out as Leinster Host Bulls in URC Grand Final

Rugby UnionJun 18

Porter Out for URC Final as Leinster Vow to Meet Bulls Head-On

Rugby UnionJun 16

'Dupont Conversation Is Over': Champions Cup Team of the Season Crowns Lucu

Rugby UnionMay 24

"502 Passes": How Jalibert, Bielle-Biarrey and Gibson-Park Define the Bilbao Champions Cup Final

Rugby UnionMay 23

'They Are Humming': Kick On Rugby Picks Leinster's XV to Stop Bordeaux After 68-14 Ospreys Rout

Rugby UnionMay 17

'There Wasn't a Damn Thing Lucky About That': Knock-On Effect on Leinster's Doris Reawakening

Rugby UnionMay 6

'His Life Flashed Before Him': Eddie O'Sullivan Explains Leo Cullen's Out-of-Character Outburst

Rugby UnionMay 5