John Hayes (rugby union)

John James Hayes (born 2 November 1973) is a retired Irish rugby union player who played in the Pro12 and Heineken Cup for Munster. He didn't start playing rugby until he was 18; prior to this he played with the local Cappamore GAA hurling club. It was his size (6 ft 4 in, 19 stone) that enabled him to overcome his late start to the sport. He continues to "follow GAA in Limerick very much and especially hurling".

John Hayes
Hayes in 2010
Birth nameJohn James Hayes
Date of birth (1973-11-02) 2 November 1973
Place of birthDromsally, County Limerick, Ireland
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight128 kg (20.2 st; 282 lb)
Notable relative(s)Tommy Hayes (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Marist ()
Shannon ()
Bruff ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998–2011 Munster 217 (20)
Correct as of 27 December 2011
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2000–2011 Ireland 105 (10)
2005, 2009 British & Irish Lions 2 (0)
Correct as of 7 August 2011
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