Louie Hennessey (born 29 March 2004) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays for Bath as a centre.
| Date of birth | 29 March 2004[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Cardiff | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 105 kg (16.5 st; 231 lb)[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Hartpury College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Bath University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
editHennessy first played rugby at Llanishen RFC at the age of six years-old, before winning the DC Thomas Cup with Cardiff Schools U11s, and winning the Dewar Shield with the Cardiff Schools U16 side.[3] He attended Hartpury College through a partnership with the Cardiff Academy.[4][5] While at Hartpury, Hennessey captained their rugby team to a league title, winning all ten fixtures.[6] Louie studied at Bath University after signing with Bath Rugby.[7]
Club career
editCardiff
editDescribed as a "powerful and skilful centre",[8] as well as "graceful runner with a great turn of pace",[9] Hennessey first signed an academy contract with Cardiff Rugby in 2020.[10]
Bath
editIn 2022, Hennessey signed with Bath Rugby.[6] Hennessey made his senior debut on 28 September 2022 in the Premiership Rugby Cup.[11] His competitive debut came on 4 November 2023, against Northampton Saints.[12]
He scored his first Rugby Premiership try for Bath away against Leicester Tigers on 31 December 2023.[13][14]
International career
editHennessey represented Wales at under-18 level and was named in the NextGen XV World U18 Dream Team in 2022.[8][15] He then progressed to the Wales U20 side, featuring in the 2023 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[16] Hennessey made his U20 debut in the opening round against Ireland U20, and scored a try.[17][18] He represented Wales at the 2023 World Rugby U20 Championship, featuring in all matches.[19] Hennessey was retained in the squad for the 2024 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[20]
References
edit- ^ "Louie Hennessy". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ "Louie Hennessy". All Rugby. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ^ Thomas, Stefan (9 February 2024). "Huge rugby talent wows All Black, emerges in England but only ever wants to play for Wales". Walesonline. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "Academy link up with Hartpury College to retain key talent". Cardiff Rugby. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Louie Hennessey". Hartpury.ac.uk. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ a b Sands, Katie (9 June 2022). "Welsh teen international signs for English club after leaving region's academy". Wales Online. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Team Bath BUCS Super Rugby freshers Eddie Erskine and Louie Hennessey earn U20 Six Nations call-ups with Scotland and Wales". Team Bath. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ a b "World Under 18 XV 2022". NextGen. 30 October 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ Shaw, Alex (20 June 2023). "The next-gen players who will set the World Rugby U20 Championship alight". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ "Cardiff Blues confirm squad as youngsters step up - Welsh Rugby Union". Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions. 22 September 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ Jess, Sam; Evely, John (29 September 2022). "Bath Rugby player ratings from Gloucester defeat in the Premiership Rugby Cup". Somerset Live. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Dunn set for record books | Bath Rugby". www.bathrugby.com. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ Richardson, Charles (31 December 2023). "Bath have 'no regrets' over rotation as Leicester keep top-four hopes alive". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ "Premiership: Leicester 35-22 Bath - Tigers end year with bonus-point win". BBC Sport. 31 December 2023. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ "10 Cardiff youngsters earn Wales under-18 squad places". Cardiff Rugby. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ James, Ben (7 June 2023). "Welsh teen international signs for English club after leaving region's academy". Walesonline. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ Orders, Mark (1 February 2023). "Young Welsh giant handed debut for U20 Six Nations opener against Ireland". Wales Online. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Wales U20s 27-44 Ireland U20s". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "World Rugby U20 Championship: Georgia 21-40 Wales - Hennessey double leads six-try show". BBC Sport. 9 July 2023. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ "Wales U20s announce Six Nations squad - Welsh Rugby Union". Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.