Peter Dooley


Peter Dooley is an Irish rugby union player for Leinster Rugby. His preferred position is loosehead prop. It was announced in February 2016 that he had been awarded a senior contract with Leinster following completion of his time in the academy, having previously played with the Leinster senior team, making his debut in October 2014 against Edinburgh He was Young Player of the year 2015 for Leinster.

Rugby career

Early career

Dooley started his rugby playing underage at Birr RFC in Co. Offaly. Playing number 8 in his teenage years, Dooley was part of the Leinster under-age set up. After entering the Leinster academy he was advised to switch to change position to Loosehead Prop.

Ireland

Dooley has represented Ireland at under-age level.