Alex Usanov
| Birth name | Alex Usanov | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 10 July 2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Republic of Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 111 kg (17.5 st; 245 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Belvedere College SJ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Alex Usanov (born 10 July 2005) is an Irish rugby union player who plays as a loosehead prop in the Leinster system. He has represented Ireland U20.
Early life
[edit]Usanov attended Belvedere College SJ, where he excelled in judo, jiu-jitsu and shot put, earning multiple national and European medals before focusing on rugby.[1][2]
Professional career
[edit]Leinster
[edit]Usanov was part of the 2024–25 Leinster Academy intake.[3][4] Ahead of the 2025–26 season he signed his first senior contract with Leinster.[5]
International career
[edit]Usanov has represented Ireland U20 in the 2024 and 2025 Six Nations championships.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Four Ireland players to look out for in the U20s Six Nations". SportsJOE.
- ^ ""Meet the Academy: Alex Usanov – Former judo champ and jiu-jitsu silver medallist"". Leinster Rugby X.
- ^ "Player Profile – Alex Usanov". Irish Rugby U20. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "Leinster announced academy entrants for 24/25". Reddit /r/irishrugby.
- ^ "Alex Usanov is turning pro! First senior contract signed". Leinster Rugby Facebook.
- ^ "Player Profile – Alex Usanov". Irish Rugby U20. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "Alex Usanov – match stats including U20 Six Nations". Final Whistle.