Gus McCarthy
Gus McCarthy is a professional rugby player who plays in the front row for Leinster Rugby. Known for his physicality and work ethic, he plays an essential role in the team's forward pack.
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Recent news mentions
Gus McCarthy produced moments of quality during the match.
Ireland XV shellacking to England A completes difficult few days for Irish rugby – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-07
Gus McCarthy was tackled by Shane Jennings.
Leinster tear up the script as they rain on Connacht’s opening night parade in Galway – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-25
Gus McCarthy impressed with an impactful appearance off the bench against Japan.
Andy Farrell may employ Mack Hansen’s X-factor at fullback – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-12
Gus McCarthy is expected to be replaced on the bench by Rónan Kelleher.
Caelan Doris likely to feature off the bench at Soldier Field – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-30
Gus McCarthy scored a late maul try that avoided an upset against Ireland.
Joe Schmidt’s masterplan - how former Ireland boss might attack former apprentice Andy Farrell – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-16
Gus McCarthy was included in the squad mentioned by Easterby.
Sense of anticlimax as Ireland’s campaign peters out – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-17
Gus McCarthy and Jack Boyle earned experience in solid outings.
How the Irish players rated in Rome – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-15
Gus McCarthy is on the bench for this week’s match against Italy as replacement hooker.
Think you know when it’ll be time to tell Bundee Aki and Tadhg Furlong to step aside? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-14
Gus McCarthy returns to the match-day squad for Ireland.
Live updates as Jack Crowley named to start at outhalf – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-13
Gus McCarthy is the captain of the successful Ireland under-20s team.
Are France better than Ireland at developing young rugby players? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-28
Following the counter-rucking of Josh van der Flier and Gus McCarthy.
Jack Boyle ‘hungry for more’ after impressive debut in Ireland’s win over Wales – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-25
Gus McCarthy came into the game in the 74th minute.
Ireland show strength in depth as replacements come to the rescue in Wales – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-23
He is joined by the twice-capped 21-year-old hooker Gus McCarthy.
Ireland boss Simon Easterby makes some bold and exciting selections for Wales clash – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-20
Gus McCarthy is also promoted to the replacements after winning two caps in the Autumn Nations Series.
Live updates as Simon Easterby makes seven changes for Six Nations clash in Cardiff – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-20
Gus McCarthy returns to the front row for the match.
Leinster call upon Irish squad players for URC clash against Ospreys – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-13
