Ruben Moloney

Quick, composed and comfortable across the back three, Ruben Moloney is an outside back who has developed through the Leinster academy pathway. Born on 16 January 2004, he operates primarily at fullback and on the wing, where his pace and counter-attacking instincts make him a lively attacking option. Moloney is assured under the high ball and reliable in the positional aspects of back-three play, qualities that are essential in a team that asks its outside backs to be both safe and adventurous. With ball in hand he looks to inject tempo, backing his footwork and acceleration to beat defenders and turn defence into attack. As a young player competing for minutes within a deep and talented Leinster squad, he faces stiff competition for selection, but that environment offers exactly the kind of education a developing back needs. Eager to take his chances and add consistency to his game, Moloney represents promising depth in the Leinster back three and a player whose attacking spark could see his role grow as he matures.