Which team did you play for as a boy? Coleraine Rugby Club minis

Highlight of your rugby career- Hopefully it’s yet to come but playing alongside  my dad in the 1995/96 Towns Cup Final was a great moment even though Coleraine lost to Dungannon

Most admired player-Jason Leonard

Describe you style of rugby- Honest and hard working

Best match you’ve ever seen- Leicester v Stade Francais in the Heineken Cup

What would you most like to achieve in your career? Ideally rugby player aspires towards an International cap

Best part of being a professional rugby player – Getting paid to do what I love

Worst part of being a professional rugby player- Pre-season training

Who do you usually room on away trips with? Neil Hanna

How to you stay motivated?  My target is to get into the squad; most of the guys are younger than me so I have to keep on my toes

How do you deal with the pressure of a big game? Listen to music and talk about anything but rugby

Who spends the most time in front of the mirror? Seamus Mallon

What tips would you pass onto aspiring rugby players?  Train hard

Plans for your life after rugby- rugby coaching, I worked as a Y.D.O for 3 years in Derry and really enjoy the coaching aspect of the sport.

DREAM RUGBY TEAM-

15. Christian Cullen
14. Sitiveni Sivivatu
13. Brian O’Driscoll
12. Aaron Mauger
11. Jonah Lomu
10. Dan Carter
9. George Gregan
8. Pierre Spies
7. Richie McCaw
6. Schalk Burger
5. Victor Matfield
4. Paul O’Connell
3. Carl Hayman
2. Raphaël Ibañez
1. Tony Woodcock
 
YOUR FAVOURITE...

Favourite TV Programme- 24

Favourite film/actor- Will Ferrell/ Luke Wilson

Favourite club visited/played at- Kings Park Stadium, Durban

Favourite karaoke song- Sloop John B by The Beach Boys

Favourite holiday destination- Portugal

SPORT

Favourite sport outside rugby- I like to watch and play football

Which team do you support? Liverpool Football Club

Earliest sporting memory- This might be a bit of a surprise – my earlier memory is crying and fighting with my Dad about having to go to mini rugby- (I hated playing!) None of my friends played but my dad pushed me into it. He’s pretty happy now he can say “I told you so!”

What sporting event would you most like to see? Rugby World Cup Final

How did the move from Rotherham to Ulster come about?Following the Ulster v Rotherham friendly at the start of last season Allen Clarke said that he might give me a call during the season and he got in touch around February time. I flew over for a medical and it was too good an opportunity to turn down and it brought me home! My dad was delighted from a rugby perspective.

What are your views on the Heineken Cup pool?It could have been a lot worse. It’s manageable but it certainly won’t be easy.

How do you think you will you feel about playing Leeds in the pre season friendly?
I knew a lot of the guys through the English set up. A lot of the Rotherham guys have signed up with them so all being well I will have the inside track that will hopefully give us the edge.

How do you feel about your move to Ulster?
I’m looking forward to getting to know a lot of the guys and defiantly looking forward to working with Steve McWilliams, I’ve encountered him before in National 1 in England and he’s a really good guy.
 
ABOUT YOU
 
Best subject at school- P.E

What car do you drive? Golf

Describe yourself in three words- Honest, hardworking and hopefully fun!

What music is currently on your iPod? A bit of everything

What do you eat for breakfast?  Porridge

Biggest ambition outside of rugby- To be settled, have a nice house and be comfortable

What would people be surprised to learn about you?  I’m quite shy

If you could take 3 things on a desert Island what would they be? My girlfriend, my mobile and loads of food

Do you have any pets?  I have a cross breed dog called ‘Tosken’ and my family have a Dalmatian

What is your match day routine? Breakfast & relax- I try to stay relaxed and calm!
Interests outside of rugby? Relaxing with friends and family

Best piece of advice you’ve ever been given- Professional rugby isn’t about getting paid it’s about your attitude

If you hadn’t been a professional rugby player, what would you be doing? Coaching or working with kids in some capacity

Thanks Jarleth good luck for the coming Season!