Michael Noone (born 16 October 1989) is an Irish rugby union player from

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currently playing for Clontarf Noone is from

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. He was educated at

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where he played in the final of the

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alongside fellow future professional,

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. Noone then moved to C.B.C. Monkstown where they reached the semi-finals of the Senior Cup. Noone has captained Leinster at all under age levels. He also led a strong contingent of CBC players on an undefeated tour to

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before being selected to the Irish under 19 squad. Following school Noone immediately began playing 1st XV club rugby at

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, where he first played the game. In 2010 he moved to

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. Noone also represented the

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in the 2009/2010 season. In 2011 Michael Noone played for Doncaster Knights in the

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. He signed for Leicester in September 2012. In 2014 Noone signed for

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. He has now played for Clontarf for 3 years. Winning the All Ireland title in his first year. Noone, now in his third year is currently the capitan. Michael Noone is in a small selection of players to capitan under the age of 30.

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*http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/19638510 *http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/haven-t-looked-joining-Leicester-Tigers-says/story-17264667-detail/story.html *http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Leicester-Tigers-close-sealing-deal-rower-Michael/story-16935059-detail/story.html *http://www.leicestertigers.com/rugby/leicester_tigers_senior_squad.php?player=81945 {{DEFAULTSORT:Noone, Michael 1989 births Living people Irish rugby union players Irish expatriate rugby union players in England Leicester Tigers players Alumni of the National College of Ireland People educated at C.B.C. Monkstown Rugby union players from County Wicklow Rugby union number eights People from Greystones Expatriate rugby union players in Jersey Irish expatriate sportspeople in Jersey People educated at Presentation College, Bray