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'''Dominic Robertson-McCoy''' (born 10 November 1993) is a professional [[rugby union]] player from [[New Zealand]]. He primarily plays as a [[Prop (rugby union)|prop]] and can play at both loosehead and tighthead. Robertson-McCoy currently plays for Irish provincial side [[Connacht Rugby|Connacht]] in the [[Pro14]]. He previously played at provincial level in New Zealand for [[Northland Rugby Union|Northland]]. Robertson-McCoy is qualified to play for {{nrut|Ireland}} at international level through his grandfather from Mowhan in [[County Armagh]].
'''Dominic Robertson-McCoy''' (born 10 November 1993) is a professional [[rugby union]] player from [[New Zealand]]. He primarily plays as a [[Prop (rugby union)|prop]] and can play at both loosehead and tighthead. Robertson-McCoy currently plays for Irish provincial side [[Connacht Rugby|Connacht]] in the [[United Rugby Championship]]. He previously played at provincial level in New Zealand for [[Northland Rugby Union|Northland]]. Robertson-McCoy is qualified to play for {{nrut|Ireland}} at international level through his grandfather from Mowhan in [[County Armagh]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
Born in [[Auckland]], Robertson-McCoy attended [[Sacred Heart College, Auckland|Sacred Heart College]] in the city. During his time in the school, Robertson-McCoy played for the school's rugby team. During his time in school, he also played for [[Auckland rugby union team|Auckland]] under-age teams. In 2013, Robertson-McCoy began playing for the Auckland Marist senior side, having played under-age for them already.<ref name=FRF>{{cite web | url=http://frontrowfactory.nz/player-profiles/dominic-robertson-mccoy/ | work=Front Row Factoy | title=Dominic Robertson McCoy | accessdate=15 September 2016 }}{{Dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In 2014 he was part of Auckland's wider training group for the [[ITM Cup|National Provincial Championship]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://allblacks.com/News/25288/canterbury-and-auckland-name-itm-cup-wider-training-groups | work=[[New Zealand Rugby Union]] | title=Canterbury and Auckland name ITM Cup wider training groups | date=12 June 2014 | accessdate=15 September 2016}}</ref>
Born in [[Auckland]], Robertson-McCoy attended [[Sacred Heart College, Auckland|Sacred Heart College]] in the city. During his time in the school, Robertson-McCoy played for the school's rugby team. During his time in school, he also played for [[Auckland rugby union team|Auckland]] under-age teams. In 2013, Robertson-McCoy began playing for the Auckland Marist senior side, having played under-age for them already.<ref name="FRF">{{cite web |title=Dominic Robertson McCoy |url=http://frontrowfactory.nz/player-profiles/dominic-robertson-mccoy/ |accessdate=15 September 2016 |work=Front Row Factory}}{{Dead link|date=November 2019|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref> In 2014 he was part of Auckland's wider training group for the [[ITM Cup|National Provincial Championship]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://allblacks.com/News/25288/canterbury-and-auckland-name-itm-cup-wider-training-groups | work=[[New Zealand Rugby Union]] | title=Canterbury and Auckland name ITM Cup wider training groups | date=12 June 2014 | accessdate=15 September 2016 | archive-date=24 September 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160924161617/http://allblacks.com/News/25288/canterbury-and-auckland-name-itm-cup-wider-training-groups | url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Rugby career==
==Rugby career==
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===Connacht===
===Connacht===
It was announced in June 2016 that Robertson-McCoy signed for [[Connacht Rugby|Connacht]] and would join them ahead of the 2016–17 season. He is Irish-qualified through his grandfather, who was born in [[County Armagh|Armagh]].<ref name="Move to Connacht announced"/> Robertson-McCoy made his debut for Connacht on 10 September 2016, coming as a late replacement against [[Ospreys (rugby union)|Ospreys]] in the [[Pro12]]. He made nine further first team appearances during the course of the season, all in the league,<ref name="Pro14 DRM">{{cite web |url=https://www.pro14rugby.org/player/?PlayGuid=DR379689 |work=[[Pro14]] |title=Player Profile: Dominic Robertson-McCoy}}</ref> and also played for the province's second tier side, the [[Connacht Eagles]], appearing three times in the semi-professional [[British and Irish Cup]].<ref name="Itsrugby DRM"/> In May 2017, it was announced that Robertson-McCoy had signed an extension to his deal with Connacht, keeping him with the side for the 2017–18 season.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2017/0517/875931-connacht-contracts/ |work=[[RTÉ Sport]] |title=Quartet sign new deals with Connacht |date=17 May 2017 |accessdate=25 May 2018}}</ref> On 21 October 2017, Robertson-McCoy made his European debut, starting at home against [[Worcester Warriors]] in the [[2017–18 European Rugby Challenge Cup|2017–18 Challenge Cup]].<ref name="EPCR DRM">{{cite web |url=http://www.epcrugby.com/matchcentre/player_archive.php?player=129189&includeref=dynamic |work=[[European Professional Club Rugby]] |title=Player Archive: Dominic Robertson-McCoy}}</ref> He made a total of seven appearances for the first team during the season, five of these coming in the league and two in the Challenge Cup.<ref name="Pro14 DRM"/><ref name="EPCR DRM"/> As in the previous season, he also played for the Connacht Eagles.<ref name="Itsrugby DRM"/> Robertson-McCoy signed another contract extension in March 2018, continuing his stay with the province.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pro14rugby.org |work=[[Pro14]] |title=Connacht announce four more contract extensions ahead of 2018/19 Season |date=26 March 2018 |accessdate=25 May 2018}}</ref>
It was announced in June 2016 that Robertson-McCoy signed for [[Connacht Rugby|Connacht]] and would join them ahead of the 2016–17 season. He is Irish-qualified through his grandfather, who was born in [[County Armagh|Armagh]].<ref name="Move to Connacht announced"/> Robertson-McCoy made his debut for Connacht on 10 September 2016, coming as a late replacement against [[Ospreys (rugby union)|Ospreys]] in the [[Pro12]]. He made nine further first team appearances during the course of the season, all in the league,<ref name="Pro14 DRM">{{cite web |url=https://www.pro14rugby.org/player/?PlayGuid=DR379689 |work=[[Pro14]] |title=Player Profile: Dominic Robertson-McCoy}}</ref> and also played for the province's second tier side, the [[Connacht Eagles]], appearing three times in the semi-professional [[British and Irish Cup]].<ref name="Itsrugby DRM"/> In May 2017, it was announced that Robertson-McCoy had signed an extension to his deal with Connacht, keeping him with the side for the 2017–18 season.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2017/0517/875931-connacht-contracts/ |work=[[RTÉ Sport]] |title=Quartet sign new deals with Connacht |date=17 May 2017 |accessdate=25 May 2018}}</ref> On 21 October 2017, Robertson-McCoy made his European debut, starting at home against [[Worcester Warriors]] in the [[2017–18 European Rugby Challenge Cup|2017–18 Challenge Cup]].<ref name="EPCR DRM">{{cite web |url=http://www.epcrugby.com/matchcentre/player_archive.php?player=129189&includeref=dynamic |work=[[European Professional Club Rugby]] |title=Player Archive: Dominic Robertson-McCoy}}</ref> He made a total of seven appearances for the first team during the season, five of these coming in the league and two in the Challenge Cup.<ref name="Pro14 DRM"/><ref name="EPCR DRM"/> As in the previous season, he also played for the Connacht Eagles.<ref name="Itsrugby DRM"/> Robertson-McCoy signed another contract extension in March 2018, continuing his stay with the province.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pro14rugby.org |work=[[Pro14]] |title=Connacht announce four more contract extensions ahead of 2018/19 Season |date=26 March 2018 |accessdate=25 May 2018}}</ref>

===Aurillac===
On 30 August 2024, it was confirmed that Robertson-McCoy would join [[Pro D2]] side [[Stade Aurillacois Cantal Auvergne|Aurillac]] in France for the 2024-25 season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.lequotidiendusport.fr/pro-d2-aurillac-mise-sur-ses-jeunes-talents-pour-aller-encore-plus-haut/ |publisher=Le Quotidien du Sport.fr |title=Pro D2 - Aurillac mise sur ses jeunes talents pour aller encore plus haut |trans-title=Pro D2 – Aurillac bets on its young talents to go even higher|date=30 August 2024|accessdate=17 December 2024}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 16:10, 17 December 2024

Dominic Robertson-McCoy
Date of birth (1993-11-10) 10 November 1993 (age 31)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight119 kg (18 st 10 lb)
SchoolSacred Heart College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Connacht
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–2014 Auckland Marist ()
2015–2016 Hikurangi ()
Correct as of 27 September 2017
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015 Northland 3 (0)
2016–2024 Connacht 84 (5)
2024– Aurillac 84 (5)
Correct as of 16 May 2024

Dominic Robertson-McCoy (born 10 November 1993) is a professional rugby union player from New Zealand. He primarily plays as a prop and can play at both loosehead and tighthead. Robertson-McCoy currently plays for Irish provincial side Connacht in the United Rugby Championship. He previously played at provincial level in New Zealand for Northland. Robertson-McCoy is qualified to play for Ireland at international level through his grandfather from Mowhan in County Armagh.

Early life

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Born in Auckland, Robertson-McCoy attended Sacred Heart College in the city. During his time in the school, Robertson-McCoy played for the school's rugby team. During his time in school, he also played for Auckland under-age teams. In 2013, Robertson-McCoy began playing for the Auckland Marist senior side, having played under-age for them already.[1] In 2014 he was part of Auckland's wider training group for the National Provincial Championship.[2]

Rugby career

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Northland

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Robertson-McCoy began playing for Northland in the 2015 NPC. The move to Northland also meant a move from Marist to Hikurangi.[1] Robertson-McCoy made his debut for Northland when he started at tighthead prop against Hawke's Bay in the season opener on 16 August 2015.[3][4] He played his next game against Wellington on 29 August, coming on as a 64th minute replacement for Namatahi Waa.[5] Robertson-McCoy played again a week later against Taranaki, coming off the bench at half time and again replacing Waa.[6] He played a total of three times for the side in the competition as the team lost all their games and finished bottom of the Championship Division.[7] During his time with Northland, Robertson-McCoy was part of the Blues Development side. It was announced during the summer in 2016 that Robertson-McCoy was moving to Ireland to join Pro12 champions Connacht. Robertson-McCoy joined Connacht for their pre-season and played no part for Northland in the 2016 NPC.[8]

Connacht

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It was announced in June 2016 that Robertson-McCoy signed for Connacht and would join them ahead of the 2016–17 season. He is Irish-qualified through his grandfather, who was born in Armagh.[8] Robertson-McCoy made his debut for Connacht on 10 September 2016, coming as a late replacement against Ospreys in the Pro12. He made nine further first team appearances during the course of the season, all in the league,[9] and also played for the province's second tier side, the Connacht Eagles, appearing three times in the semi-professional British and Irish Cup.[7] In May 2017, it was announced that Robertson-McCoy had signed an extension to his deal with Connacht, keeping him with the side for the 2017–18 season.[10] On 21 October 2017, Robertson-McCoy made his European debut, starting at home against Worcester Warriors in the 2017–18 Challenge Cup.[11] He made a total of seven appearances for the first team during the season, five of these coming in the league and two in the Challenge Cup.[9][11] As in the previous season, he also played for the Connacht Eagles.[7] Robertson-McCoy signed another contract extension in March 2018, continuing his stay with the province.[12]

Aurillac

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On 30 August 2024, it was confirmed that Robertson-McCoy would join Pro D2 side Aurillac in France for the 2024-25 season.[13]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Dominic Robertson McCoy". Front Row Factory. Retrieved 15 September 2016.[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Canterbury and Auckland name ITM Cup wider training groups". New Zealand Rugby Union. 12 June 2014. Archived from the original on 24 September 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  3. ^ "Rugby: Eight make mark for Northland debut". The Northern Advocate. 13 August 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  4. ^ "Hawke's Bay v Northland, ITM Cup 2015 - Lineup". Ultimate Rugby. 16 August 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  5. ^ "Wellington v Northland, ITM Cup 2015 - Commentary". Ultimate Rugby. 29 August 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  6. ^ "Northland v Taranaki, ITM Cup 2015 - Commentary". Ultimate Rugby. 6 September 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  7. ^ a b c "Player statistics: Dominic Robertson-McCoy". It's Rugby. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  8. ^ a b "Connacht sign Irish-qualified prop Dominic Robertson-McCoy". RTÉ Sport. 21 June 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  9. ^ a b "Player Profile: Dominic Robertson-McCoy". Pro14.
  10. ^ "Quartet sign new deals with Connacht". RTÉ Sport. 17 May 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  11. ^ a b "Player Archive: Dominic Robertson-McCoy". European Professional Club Rugby.
  12. ^ "Connacht announce four more contract extensions ahead of 2018/19 Season". Pro14. 26 March 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  13. ^ "Pro D2 - Aurillac mise sur ses jeunes talents pour aller encore plus haut" [Pro D2 – Aurillac bets on its young talents to go even higher]. Le Quotidien du Sport.fr. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
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