Sean Cronin A product of the Irish Rugby development pathway; having represented Ireland at schools, U19, U20 and "A" level Sean has future Irish International written all over him.

Sean's set peice foundations are very strong, his precision at lineout time is complimented with a ferocious appetite for scrummaging. A destructive ball carrier, his trademark bullocking runs are a handfull for opposition defences. An efficient mauler of the ball his work at the breakdown is backrow like in execution.

Sean left the Munster academy and his beloved club Shannon, with whom he won an AIL league and Cup double, at the end of the 2007/08 season, signing with Connacht in search of playing time at the next level. Sean quickly established himself as Connacht's first choice hooker and this platform quickly lead to selection for Ireland A

Inclusion in Ireland's training squad for the 2009 Autumn International series takes Sean one step closer to realising his ambition of representing Ireland at senior international level. Few would bet against this dream becoming a reality.