About Hugo McLaughlin
Born 2004. Hugo McLaughlin is a rugby union player.
Hugo McLaughlin (born 26 May 2004) is an Irish rugby union footballer who plays for Leinster Rugby.
Early life He attended Gonzaga College and won the Leinster Schools Senior Cup in 2023, playing at full-back and scoring a try as his team defeated Blackrock College 35-31.
Club career Having played for Lansdowne FC, McLaughlin joined the Leinster Rugby Academy ahead of the 2024-25 season. He made his debut in the starting XV for the senior Leinster team against Zebre in the United Rugby Championship on 25 October 2025, playing at full back. He made an immediate impact by setting up Josh Kenny for a try after 70 seconds in a 50-26 win.
International career McLaughlin was a regular for the Ireland U20 team in the 2024 Six Nations Championship. He went on to play for Ireland U20 at the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship, as Ireland reached the semi-finals.
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Irish rugby player
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Hugo McLaughlin was born on 16 May 2004.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hugo McLaughlin. https://biography.guide/hugo-mclaughlin/
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