Keith Gleeson
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| Keith Gleeson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | June 21, 1976 (age 30) | ||
| Place of birth | Dublin | ||
| Height | 1.86m m | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Position | Flanker | ||
| Super Rugby | Caps | (points) | |
| New South Wales | |||
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| National team(s) | Caps | (points) | |
| Ireland; Australia U/21s (c) | |||
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Keith Gleeson (born 21 June 1976) 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 CAS 1st XV. He went on to represent Australia at u/19 and u/21 (Captain).
[edit] Professional rugby career
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.
