Senior Debut: v Wasps, Coventry Arena, December 2021

Champions Cup Debut: v Wasps, Coventry Arena, December 2021

Former Club: Ennis RFC

Club: Shannon RFC

From Clare, Ethan Coughlan joined the Academy in the summer of 2021 and moved up to the senior squad on a two-year contract in 2024.

He won the U16 Munster title in 2018 and shared the U18 Cup title honours in 2020 with his club side Ennis RFC as his progression from club and regional development squads saw him feature for Munster and Ireland at U18 Clubs level.

He captained the Ireland U18 Clubs in Italy in 2019 under Head Coach Fiach O’Loughlin before signing up with All Ireland League side Shannon RFC.

For the 2020/21 season he joined several Munster senior training sessions providing cover at 9 and featured for the Munster A side.

Featured for Shannon in the first half of the 2021/22 AIL campaign.

Was one of 12 players to make their senior Munster debuts in the bonus-point Champions Cup win over Wasps in December 2021.

Made his first URC start against Sharks at Thomond Park in October 2023 and enjoyed an excellent 2023/24 campaign with six senior appearances.

In total, he made 10 senior appearances over his three years in the Academy.