Hugo Keenan

Hugo Keenan

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Hugo Keenan is an Irish rugby player who has gained recognition for his exceptional skills and performances as a fullback for the Irish national team. He has been noted for his athleticism and tactical awareness on the field, contributing significantly to Ireland's success in international rugby.

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A quick lineout throw, an inside pass to the flying Hugo Keenan, and Ioane scored against a disorganised defensive line.

Why attacking rugby is the blueprint for success and how Joe Schmidt must adapt
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-21
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Since Hugo Keenan hurt his hip and then his thumb and has not yet played in Ireland’s Six Nations campaign.

Jamie Osborne looking to make Ireland fullback position his own – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-03-03
5.0

Hugo Keenan was among an extensive injury list for the match against England.

Andy Farrell is getting Ireland ready for the 2027 Rugby World Cup – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-26
5.0

Hugo Keenan is one of the players whose retirement would signal the end of an era.

Here’s why the obituaries for Irish rugby are premature – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-12
5.0

Hugo Keenan sustained a fractured thumb in training, ruling him out of next week’s tournament opener against France.

Bundee Aki will be considered for Ireland after suspension – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-01-29
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Hugo Keenan has returned to Dublin after suffering a fractured thumb in Ireland training.

Ireland’s Hugo Keenan could miss Six Nations after fracturing thumb in training – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-01-28
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Hugo Keenan is expected to return at fullback despite recent inactivity.

I started reading the comments on social media – big mistake – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-01-23
6.0

Hugo Keenan hopes to be available for the opening match of the Six Nations after recovering from injury.

Harry Byrne included as Andy Farrell picks squad – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-01-21
7.0

Hugo Keenan’s 79th-minute try secured a series win against Joe Schmidt’s vastly improved side.

Australia are wounded and written off, which is exactly why Ireland must up their levels – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-11
8.0

Hugo Keenan remains the de facto first choice 15 in absentia due to injury.

Time already running out for players to break into World Cup picture – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-08
6.0

He is already without Caelan Doris, Joe McCarthy, Hugo Keenan, Calvin Nash and Cormac Izuchukwu because of injury.

Several Ireland players in race to make Tuesday’s flight to Chicago after bruising weekend – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-19
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Hugo Keenan scored in a 26-12 win for Leinster against Munster.

Not even slow ticket sales can take shine off Leinster v Munster clash – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-14
7.0

Hugo Keenan scored the winning try for the Lions.

De Minaur takes strength from Wallabies bravado
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-10
6.0

Hugo Keenan is recognized for his brilliant individual finish that contributed to the Lions' comeback.

Australia silenced all who doubted their place in the Lions’ touring schedule – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-08-06
8.0

Keenan performed to his usual consistency in the series and provided the moment of the tour in Melbourne.

Beirne, Russell, Furlong and Gibson-Park lead the way – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-08-04
8.0

Hugo Keenan shared his back story of coming into the Lions with an injury and then suffering from a virus.

Sky Sports require ingenuity to hype up Lions game amid storm delay – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-08-04
6.0

Hugo Keenan's 80th-minute try earned a 29-26 victory for Farrell's team.

Andy Farrell in ‘very strong position’ to be Lions coach in 2029 – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-08-03
8.0

The tourists sealed the series last weekend in Melbourne with a stunning comeback, overturning an 18-point deficit to claw home 29-26, courtesy of a controversial last-gasp Hugo Keenan try.

Wallabies v Lions third test live updates
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-02
7.0

Hugo Keenan is mentioned for his deft footwork that stopped Skelton.

Lightning causes second half delay – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-08-02
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