Video | Introducing The Academy – Brian Gleeson
4th October 2023 By The Editor
Brian Gleeson celebrates with his family after his first senior appearance on Saturday.
We spoke to Brian Gleeson last month for his first interview since joining the Academy in the summer.
An exciting prospect, Gleeson scored two tries for Munster against the Barbarians on his first senior appearance last weekend.
The powerful back-row forward came up through the ranks at Thurles RFC and Rockwell College and has also represented Tipperary in hurling at underage level.
He was a Grand Slam winner and a World Championship finalist with the Ireland U20s last season along with playing for Garryowen in Division 1A of the AIL.
A young Brian Gleeson with Munster Defence Coach Denis Leamy and the European Cup in 2006.
Our thanks to Kieran Ryan Benson for the use of his pictures of Brian in action with Garryowen in the video.
Video | Brian Gleeson Interview
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URC Round 1: Saturday, October 21
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