Keith Gleeson
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Keith Gleeson (born 21st June 1976, Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish Australian rugby union football player.
[edit] Early Life
Gleeson was born in Dublin, Ireland before moving to Australia with his family as an infant. Raised in Sydney, Australia, Gleeson attended Catholic Jesuit school St Aloysius' College representing the schools 1st XV rugby union team and playing for the Combined Associated Schools 1st XV. He went on to represent Australia at u/19 and u/21 level.
[edit] Professional Rugby Career
Gleeson has enjoyed a distinct career, representing the Northern Suburbs RFC in the Sydney competition, the NSW Waratahs in the Super 12, Leinster Rugby Club in Ireland and finally most notably the Ireland national rugby union team. 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 1.86m and his playing weight is 98kgs.
