Billy Bohan, a 20-year-old loosehead prop from Kildare, is set to make his Ireland debut against Japan in Australia on Saturday. Bohan's rapid rise to the top tier of Irish rugby is a testament to his exceptional skills and dedication to the sport.
Billy Bohan, a 20-year-old loosehead prop from Kildare, is set to make his Ireland debut against Japan in Australia on Saturday. Bohan's rapid rise to the top tier of Irish rugby is a testament to his exceptional skills and dedication to the sport.
Born and raised in Kildare, Bohan grew up in the town of Kilculen and first played rugby with Newbridge RFC. His older brother, out-half Tom, also came through Newbridge, and his younger brother, loosehead prop Jamie, has just finished school there and has joined Leinster's sub-academy after playing for the Ireland U19s.
Bohan's father, Enda, was a prop for Leinster and held Lansdowne's record for AIL appearances until 2019, while his mother, Amanda, is the daughter of the late, legendary Ireland and Lions player and coach Mick Doyle. Bohan's talent was evident from an early age, and he helped Newbridge to a Leinster Schools Junior Cup title in 2021. He played in all the SCT games from fourth year to sixth year, showcasing his skills and physical edge.
Ex-Munster wing Johne Murphy, who is director of rugby at Newbridge, praises Bohan's rugby brain, physical edge, and ability to play with a laid-back attitude. Murphy notes that Bohan was a ball-playing prop who could run plays through him, and he was a pleasure to coach. Bohan played for the Ireland U18s and U19s while in school, after which he had a decision to make between Leinster's sub-academy and Connacht's full academy contract.
He chose to go west and join Connacht, where he has taken his chances and impressed with his exceptional footwork and great attention to detail. Current Old Crescent RFC head coach Michael Harding was in charge of Galway Corinthians last season when Bohan joined straight out of school, and he was blown away by the young loosehead's skills. Bohan has taken everything in his stride so far, and his laid-back attitude has not changed.
He is now set to make his Ireland debut against Japan, and his rise to the top tier of Irish rugby is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport
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