Academy Year: One 

Cashel RFC outside centre Rob Carney has made 11 appearances for his club at senior level this season and played a key role for the Ireland U20s as they clinched the Triple Crown.

Carney started out at Roscrea RFC and played his schools rugby with Cistercian College Roscrea, lining out for the Munster U19s in 2024.

Carney made his Ireland U20s debut against South Africa last November and made four starts in the 6 Nations, scoring a try in the win over Scotland.