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Ronan Kelleher

Ronan Kelleher
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Ronan Kelleher

Rónan Kelleher is a hooker who represents Leinster and Ireland. He toured with the British and Irish Lions in 2025.

Age

28

Position

Hooker

Height

183cm

Weight

105kg

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Ronan Kelleher Performance Analysis

Six Nations 2026

Ronan Kelleher featured in 3 matches during the 2026 Six Nations, representing Ireland. Results included 3 wins and 0 losses.

Ireland finished 2nd in the 2026 Six Nations, having won 4 and lost 1 of their 5 matches.

Ronan Kelleher played 148 minutes across the Six Nations 2026. In attack he made 47m with ball in hand, beating 4 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 37 tackles at a rate of 12.33 per game.

In the Six Nations 2026, Ronan Kelleher completed 10 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 27 touches.

His tackle completion rate of 95% was among the highest of any Hooker's in the Six Nations.

Rugby World Cup 2023

Ronan Kelleher featured in 5 matches during the 2023 Rugby World Cup, representing Ireland. Results included 4 wins and 1 loss.

Ronan Kelleher represented Ireland at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, where Ireland were eliminated at the Quarter Final stage.

Ronan Kelleher played 171 minutes across the Rugby World Cup 2023. In attack he made 62m with ball in hand, beating 4 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 25 tackles at a rate of 5 per game.

In the Rugby World Cup 2023, Ronan Kelleher completed 12 passes at an accuracy of 92%, contributing 0 try assists and making 37 touches.

Investec Champions Cup 2025/2026

Ronan Kelleher featured in 5 matches during the 2025/2026 Investec Champions Cup, representing Leinster Rugby. Results included 4 wins and 1 loss.

Ronan Kelleher represented Leinster Rugby in the 2025/2026 Investec Champions Cup season, who finished 8th in the regular season table.

Ronan Kelleher played 190 minutes across the Investec Champions Cup 2025/2026. In attack he made 46m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 31 tackles at a rate of 6.2 per game.

In the Investec Champions Cup 2025/2026, Ronan Kelleher completed 9 passes at an accuracy of 90%, contributing 0 try assists and making 19 touches.

United Rugby Championship 2025/2026

Ronan Kelleher has featured in 8 matches during the 2025/2026 United Rugby Championship to date, representing Leinster Rugby, with 5 wins and 2 losses.

Ronan Kelleher is representing Leinster Rugby in the 2025/2026 United Rugby Championship, who currently sit 3rd in the table with 18 matches played.

Ronan Kelleher has played 407 minutes across the 2025/2026 United Rugby Championship so far. In attack he has made 96m with ball in hand, beating 6 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he has completed 61 tackles at a rate of 7.63 per game.

In the United Rugby Championship 2025/2026, Ronan Kelleher has completed 31 passes at an accuracy of 97%, contributing 1 try assist and making 77 touches.

Ronan Kelleher Bio

Born 24 January 1998, Rónan Kelleher played as an outside back and then in the back row for most of his school years. He then briefly transitioned to the prop position, before ultimately settling on hooker as his best role. 

Kelleher came through the Leinster Academy and made his debut for the senior team in 2019. He’s stayed with the Irish province ever since and has made more than 70 appearances for the club. During this time, he has won the Pro14, the United Rugby Championship and featured in the final of the European Rugby Champions Cup

Thanks to his impressive performances for Leinster, Rónan Kelleher received his first Ireland cap in 2020. He’s since made nearly 50 appearances for his country. In 2023, he helped Ireland win the Grand Slam at the Six Nations. A year later, he played a vital role as Ireland retained the title. 

Due to his play for both Leinster and Ireland, Rónan Kelleher was named in the British and Irish Lions squad for the team’s 2025 tour of Australia.  On the tour, he was hugely impressive, appearing in all three tests as the Lions won the series 2-1. 

Still young and with plenty left to offer for both club and country, we can’t wait to see what Rónan Kelleher does next.

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