The Gonzaga college educated back row, made his Leinster debut against Glasgow in 2007. In the same season, he made his Heineken Cup debut against Toulouse. McLaughlin came to prominence in 2009 as he scored two Heineken Cup tries against CA Brive. On the back of his impressive 2009 Heineken Cup showings, McLaughlin was selected for the Ireland A side that played Tonga. McLaughlin continued to impress for Leinster and was rewarded with a start for Ireland against Italy in the 2010 Six Nations. McLaughlin has won a Domestic League and three Heineken Cup Trophies with Leinster. To date, McLaughlin has five Irish caps.
Career
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St. Mary's Openside Flanker |
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Irish Wolfhounds Blindside Flanker |
2013 - present |
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Ireland Openside Flanker |
2010 - 2014 |
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Leinster Rugby Openside Flanker |
2007 - 2016 |
