RUNY ADDS IRISH U-20 TO BACK ROW AHEAD OF 2020 MLR SEASON

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RUNY ADDS IRISH U-20 TO BACK ROW AHEAD OF 2020 MLR SEASON

NEW YORK (December 31, 2019)- Rugby United New York announced today the signing of Evan Mintern, a 23-year-old Back Row forward, ahead of the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The Cork, Ireland native has won multiple All Ireland League Championships, most recently in 2019, and has made multiple appearances for the Munster “A” team.

Mintern began his career at the age of four with Cork Constitution. As he grew older, and attended Christian Brother’s College, he played on the school’s Under 15s side. His high work rate earned him selection to the Munster Under 18 Schools team. The forward then returned to Cork Constitution to continue his rugby career.

In 2016, Mintern won the Under 20 AIL championship with his hometown club. His strong season earned him a roster spot on the Ireland Under 20 World Cup squad that was set to compete later that same year. In 2017, he helped his club win the All Ireland Cup and League Championships in addition to earning 5 caps with the Munster “A” team. In 2018, Mintern and the team returned to the AIL final, just falling short of completing back to back championships. However, in 2019, Mintern led Cork Constitution to another AIL Championship.

The young player looks forward to coming to New York City and playing his trade in Major League Rugby.

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“This is the next step in my career,” Mintern shared with us. “I can’t wait to play in such an iconic city with Rugby United New York.”

“Cork Con, Munster, and the IRFU all did a terrific job with Evan’s development, but now we’re excited to help him grow as a rugby player,” RUNY Head Coach Greg McWilliams continued. “It is very clear he is ambitious and a great lad. I know Marty is excited to work with him.”

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