Andrew Osbourne
| Birth name | Andrew Osborne | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 16 August 2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Naas, County Kildare, Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 93 kg (14.6 st; 205 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Naas CBS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Jamie Osborne (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Andrew Osborne (born 16 August 2003) is an Irish rugby union player who plays on the wing and at fullback. He is contracted to Leinster Rugby and has represented Ireland U20 as well as Emerging Ireland and Ireland A.
Early life
[edit]Osborne grew up in Naas, County Kildare, and began playing rugby with Naas RFC minis.[1] He attended Naas CBS. His older brother, Jamie Osborne, also plays for Leinster and Ireland.[2]
Professional career
[edit]Leinster
[edit]Osborne was named in the Leinster side to face Zebre Parma on 30 March 2024, lining up alongside his brother Jamie in the back three.[3] He scored a try on his senior debut in a 31–7 victory.[4]
As of mid‑2025, Osborne had scored five tries for Leinster and was nominated for Try of the Year for a solo effort against Connacht.[5] He was promoted to Leinster's senior squad ahead of the 2025–26 season.[6]
Ireland
[edit]Osborne represented the Ireland U20s during their 2022 Grand Slam campaign, scoring a try against Scotland at Scotstoun.[7] In 2024, he toured South Africa with Emerging Ireland, starting at fullback in matches against the Cheetahs and Western Force.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Osborne comes from a rugby family. His parents Joe and Fiona, and brothers Jack, Adam, Will, and Jamie are all involved with Naas RFC.[9] His father coached him at underage level.
References
[edit]- ^ "The Osborne brothers, Andrew and Jamie, to start for Leinster against Zebre". The Irish Times. 29 March 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "Osborne brothers aiming to carve out legacy at Leinster". Irish Examiner. 29 March 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "Osborne brothers to start for Leinster against Zebre". Leinster Rugby. 29 March 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "Andrew Osborne scores on debut as Leinster cruise past Zebre". The42. 30 March 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "Leinster youngster Andrew Osborne nominated for Try of the Season". The Irish Times. 17 May 2025. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "Leinster confirm senior squad promotions for 2025/26". Ultimate Rugby. 31 May 2025. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "Six Nations U20: Ireland beat Scotland to claim Grand Slam". BBC Sport. 20 March 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "Emerging Ireland squad named for South Africa tour". RugbyPass. 15 September 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "Osborne brothers aiming to carve out legacy at Leinster". Irish Examiner. 29 March 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2025.