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James O'Leary Stats
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James O'Leary Performance Analysis
U20 Six Nations 2026
James O'Leary featured in 5 matches during the 2026 U20 Six Nations, representing Ireland U20. Results included 2 wins and 1 loss.
Ireland U20 finished 2nd in the 2026 U20 Six Nations, having won 4 and lost 1 of their 5 matches.
James O'Leary played 370 minutes across the U20 Six Nations 2026. In attack he made 131m with ball in hand, beating 10 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 34 tackles at a rate of 6.8 per game.
In the U20 Six Nations 2026, James O'Leary completed 34 passes at an accuracy of 94%, contributing 0 try assists and making 82 touches.
World Rugby U20 Championship 2026
James O'Leary featured in 4 matches during the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship, representing Ireland U20 on their way to being crowned champions. Results included 2 wins and 2 losses.
Ireland U20 won the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship, finishing with 1 wins from 3 matches.
James O'Leary played 261 minutes across the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026. In attack he made 164m with ball in hand, beating 6 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he completed 24 tackles at a rate of 6 per game.
In the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026, James O'Leary completed 27 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 1 try assist and making 60 touches.
