Getting To Know Declan Cusack
1st April 2010 By Munster Rugby
Limerick native Declan Cusack joined the squad this season on a Training Contract having trained with the Munster Rugb Academy last summer and impressing with his performances in early season games.
Declan is no stranger to Thomond Park having sold programmes at Munster games since his teens right up to last season! He debuted against Sale in the pre season friendly in Musgrave Park and currently wears the no. 10 jersey for the undefeated British and Irish Cup side this season.
Name: Declan Cusack
Favourite Food: Chicken curry
Book you are currently reading or have just finished: Steven Gerrard’s autobiography
Favourite TV programme: Father Ted
Favourite Film: Avatar
Favourite Actor/Actress: Megan Fox
Most enjoyable holiday location: Portugal
Marooned on a desert island what could you not be without: Phone
Favourite sport other than rugby: Soccer
The sport you least like: Curling
Person you would most like to meet: Bill Clinton
Sportsperson you admire most: Phil Taylor
Hobbies: Darts, Pitch n Putt and Snooker
Where and when did you first play rugby: Thomond RFC aged 8
Biggest influence on career: My father
Best career advice you were given: Take every chance you get
What you like most/least about being a rugby player: Winning and ice baths
Other sports that you played: Soccer, Hurling and Gaelic football
Best rugby memory: Playing against Sale in a pre season game
Rugby Player you admire most: George Gregan
Rugby team you admire most: The Barbarians
Sporting event you would most like to attend: Mersyside derby
If you weren’t a pro rugby player what would you be: A dodgy electrition
Plans for life after rugby and what provision have you made: Undecided
Advice you would give to aspiring pro rugby player: Never stop learning
Three people you would invite to dinner and why: Megan Fox, James Corden and Gordon Ramsey – brains, a good laugh and good grub!!
