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'''Keith Gleeson''' (born 21 June 1976) is a retired [[Irish people|Irish]] [[rugby union]] football player.
'''Keith Gleeson''' (born 21 June 1976) is a retired [[Irish Australian]] [[rugby union]] football player.


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Gleeson was born in [[Dublin]], [[Ireland]], before moving to [[Australia]] with his family as a child after attending [[St. Michaels College]], Ailesbury Road, Dublin 4 for several years. Raised in [[Sydney]], [[Australia]], Gleeson attended Catholic Jesuit school [[St Aloysius' College (Sydney)|St Aloysius' College]] representing the schools 1st XV rugby union team over 2 years and as captain in the latter and playing for the [[Combined Associated Schools|CAS]] 1st XV and the New South Wales 2nd XV. He went on to represent [[Australian national rugby union team|Australia]] at u/19 and u/21 (Captain).
Gleeson was born in [[Dublin]], [[Ireland]], before moving to [[Australia]] with his family as a child. Raised in [[Sydney]], [[Australia]], Gleeson attended Catholic Jesuit school [[St Aloysius' College (Sydney)|St Aloysius' College]] representing the schools 1st XV rugby union team over 2 years and as captain in the latter and playing for the [[Combined Associated Schools|CAS]] 1st XV and the New South Wales 2nd XV. He went on to represent [[Australian national rugby union team|Australia]] at u/19 and u/21 (Captain).

[[Image:KeithGleeson.jpg|right|thumb|250px]]


== Professional rugby career ==
== Professional rugby career ==
Gleeson has enjoyed a distinct career, representing [[Northern Suburbs RFC|Northern Suburbs]] in the [[Sydney]] competition, the [[NSW Waratahs]] in the Super 12, [[Leinster Rugby|Leinster]] in [[Ireland]] and finally most notably [[Ireland national rugby union team|Ireland]]. His preferred position is as an openside [[Flanker (rugby union)|flanker]]. Perhaps the highlight of his career was representing [[Ireland]] in the [[2003 Rugby World Cup]]. He stands 1.86&nbsp;m and his playing weight is 98&nbsp;kg.
Gleeson has enjoyed a distinct career, representing [[Northern Suburbs Rugby Club|Northern Suburbs]] in the [[Sydney]] competition, the [[NSW Waratahs]] in the Super 12, [[Leinster Rugby|Leinster]] in [[Ireland]] and finally most notably [[Ireland national rugby union team|Ireland]]. His preferred position is as an openside [[Flanker (rugby union)|flanker]]. Perhaps the highlight of his career was representing [[Ireland]] in the [[2003 Rugby World Cup]]. He stands 1.86&nbsp;m and his playing weight is 98&nbsp;kg.
On numerous occasions [[George Hook]] has stated that Gleeson should start for Ireland as he feels he is their best openside flanker.
On numerous occasions [[George Hook]] has stated that Gleeson should start for Ireland as he feels he is their best openside flanker.
Gleeson retired from professional rugby at the end of the 07/08 season with a Magners League winners medal
Gleeson retired from professional rugby at the end of the 07/08 season with a Magners League winners medal.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/members/index.asp?locID=37&docID=108 Leinster profile]
*[http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/members/index.asp?locID=37&docID=108 Leinster profile]
*[http://www.ercrugby.com/eng/36_4571.php?player=428 ERC profile]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20061111111521/http://www.ercrugby.com/eng/36_4571.php?player=428 ERC profile]
*[http://www.sporting-heroes.net/rugby-heroes/displayhero.asp?HeroID=1463 Sporting Heroes profile]
*[http://www.sporting-heroes.net/rugby-heroes/displayhero.asp?HeroID=1463 Sporting Heroes profile]
*[http://www.northsrugby.com.au/default.asp?id=19 Norths Rugby Club Honour Roll]
*{{Cite web |url=http://northsrugby.com.au/default.asp?id=19 |title=Norths Rugby Club Honour Roll |access-date=9 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050615040956/http://northsrugby.com.au/default.asp?id=19 |archive-date=15 June 2005 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}
*{{ItsRugby profile|517}}
*[http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/joueur_517.html Profile on itsrugby.co.uk]
*{{ESPNscrum|13851}}
*[http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/player/13851.html Keith Gleeson on scrum.com]


{{Ireland Squad 2003 World Cup}}
{{Ireland Squad 2003 World Cup}}


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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Irish rugby union player
| DATE OF BIRTH = 17 June 1976
| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Dublin]]
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[[Category:People educated at St Aloysius' College (Sydney)]]
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[[Category:New South Wales Waratahs players]]
[[Category:2003 Rugby World Cup players]]
[[Category:Northern Suburbs Rugby Club players]]

Latest revision as of 02:01, 9 November 2024

Keith Gleeson
Birth nameKeith Gleeson
Date of birth (1976-06-17) 17 June 1976 (age 48)
Place of birthDublin, Ireland
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight98 kg (15 st 6 lb; 216 lb)[1]
SchoolSt Aloysius' College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Northern Suburbs ()
– St Mary's College ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2001–2008 Leinster 120 (70)
Correct as of 3 May 2008
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
1997–2001 Waratahs ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1995 Australia U19
1996–1997 Australia U21
2001–2007 Ireland A 6 (5)
2002–2007 Ireland 27 (20)

Keith Gleeson (born 21 June 1976) is a retired Irish Australian rugby union football player.

Early life

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Gleeson was born in Dublin, Ireland, before moving to Australia with his family as a child. Raised in Sydney, Australia, Gleeson attended Catholic Jesuit school St Aloysius' College representing the schools 1st XV rugby union team over 2 years and as captain in the latter and playing for the CAS 1st XV and the New South Wales 2nd XV. He went on to represent Australia at u/19 and u/21 (Captain).

Professional rugby career

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Gleeson has enjoyed a distinct career, representing Northern Suburbs in the Sydney competition, the NSW Waratahs in the Super 12, Leinster in Ireland and finally most notably Ireland. His preferred position is as an openside flanker. Perhaps the highlight of his career was representing Ireland in the 2003 Rugby World Cup. He stands 1.86 m and his playing weight is 98 kg. On numerous occasions George Hook has stated that Gleeson should start for Ireland as he feels he is their best openside flanker. Gleeson retired from professional rugby at the end of the 07/08 season with a Magners League winners medal.

References

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  1. ^ "All Fixtures & Results".
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