Getting To Know Dave Kilcoyne
9th November 2012 By jess
Looking to Ireland v South Africa on Saturday and a possible first cap for Dave Kilcoyne it’s only fitting we profile him today.
Promoted after his second year in the Academy, Kilcoyne secured a senior contract at the start of the 2012/13 season.
The 23 year old prop has made 8 appearances for Munster this season including a Heineken Cup debut against Racing Metro.
DOB: 14th Dec. 1988
Birthplace: Limerick
Height: 1.83m (6’)
Weight: 112kg (17st 8lb)
Postiion: Prop
Club: UL Bohemians
Favourite Food: Steak
Favourite TV programme: Entourage
Favourite Film: Gladiator
Favourite Actor/Actress: Alan fron the Hangover
Most enjoyable holiday location: California
Marooned on a desert island what could you not be without: Food
Favourite sport other than rugby: Tennis
The sport you least like: Darts
Person you would most like to meet: Johnny Drama
Sportsperson you admire most: Le Bron James
Hobbies: Playing piano and watching movies
Where and when did you first play rugby: With UL Bohs Under 8s
Biggest influence on career: Packie Durkan
Best career advice you were given: Keep working hard and take your time
What you like most/least about being a rugby player: The friends you make./90 second drills at the end of training.
Other sports that you played: Hurling,Soccer,Basketball and Gaelic Football.
Best rugby memory: Winning the B&I Cup
Rugby Player you admire most: John Smit
Sporting event you would most like to attend: Usain Bolt at next Olympics
If you weren’t a rugby player what would you be: A businesss man.
Three people you would invite to dinner and why: Johnny Drama, John Goodman from Roseanne and Mike Sherry to see if they are related or do they just look alike.
