Sean Dougall (born 28 October 1989) is an Irish former

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player, and current coach. He played primarily as an openside Flanker but could also play blindside or No.8. Dougall is currently the contact skills coach and assistant strength and conditioning coach at La Rochelle in the French Top 14.

Professional career

Ulster

Dougall joined the Ulster academy in 2008 and was a member for two years.

Rotherham

Dougall left Ulster for English side Rotherham, joining in 2010. He captained Rotherham whenever Sam Dickinson, the usual captain, was unavailable. After signing a deal to join Munster for the 2012–13 season, Dougall played his last game for Rotherham against

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on 21 April 2012.

Munster

On 16 March 2012, it was announced that Irish province, and two-time European champions, Munster had signed Dougall on a one-year contract for the 2012–13 season. Speaking ahead of his move to Munster, Dougall talked about the competition for places in the Munster back-row and the opportunity this gives him. "The chance to train and play with the likes of David Wallace is another great opportunity and will improve aspects of my game as well as hopefully adding attributes that I never had before. To play for a team like Munster has always been an aspiration of mine. With the culture and ethos they have over there I knew it was a fantastic opportunity" Dougall made his full Munster debut on 1 September 2012, in their opening

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league fixture against

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. He made his

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debut on 13 October 2012, in Munster's opening fixture away to

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. Dougall also scored his first try for Munster in this game. In January 2013, Dougall agreed a two-year contract extension with Munster. Dougall started in Munster's 24–16 semi-final defeat to

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on 27 April 2014.

Pau

On 30 January 2015, it was announced that Dougall would be joining French

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side Pau after the 2014–15 season, having decided not to renew his contract with Munster. In May 2017, it was announced that Dougall had signed a two-year contract extension with Pau.

Valence Romans Drôme Rugby

After four seasons at Pau, Dougall joined another French club,

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, who had been promoted from

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to the

for the 2019–20 season.

Stade Rochelais

Upon retiring from playing, Dougall signed with

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as Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach for the Professional and Academy teams for the 2021-22 season where Dougall’s former

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teammate

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was director of rugby. Stade Rochelais went on to win the European Champions Cup 2021-22. In May 2022, Dougall signed a further two year contract with the

as Contact skills conditioning coach for the Professional, Academy and Youth team.

Ireland

Dougall played for Ireland U18 and Ireland U19 and stated a desire to play for Ireland's senior national team. He was selected in the Emerging Ireland squad on 26 May 2014. Dougall started in their second game against

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on 18 June 2014. He also started in the 31–10 win

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on 22 June 2014, a win that secured the 2014 IRB Nations Cup for Emerging Ireland.

Honours

Emerging Ireland

* World Rugby Nations Cup **Winner (1): (

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)

References

External links

Section Paloise ProfileMunster ProfileUlster Academy ProfileRotherham Profile
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