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Lorcan McLoughlin

Position
Number 8
Lorcan McLoughlin is a professional number 8 for the Ulster, linking the forwards and backs from the base of the scrum. Track Lorcan's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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47.2
Index
358thof 632 loose forwards
1785th overall · top 57% at loose forwards
Attack
63
Defence
37
Impact
7
Per-80-minute output vs other loose forwards, weighted for competition strength. Lorcan has 5 matches on record.
Scouting Report
✦ Analyst's Take
Consistent carrier and defensive workhorse

McLoughlin contributes steadily across both phases of play, averaging over five carries and five tackles per match across six appearances in the Challenge Cup and United Rugby Championship. His carrying returns a reliable gain each time he touches the ball, and a peak of 14 carries and 8 tackles in a single game underlines his capacity to shoulder a heavy workload when required. The consistency of his output across 214 minutes suggests a player who fulfils a defined, high-effort role in Ulster's forward structure.

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Match History
United Rugby Championship2025/263 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Glasgow Warriors crestvs Glasgow Warriors15 May 202624——8Munster crestvs Munster25 Apr 20268014577Cardiff Rugby crestvs Cardiff Rugby31 Jan 202618434
Total122186019
Challenge Cup2025/261 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Cheetahs crestvs Cheetahs11 Jan 2026————
Total————
United Rugby Championship2024/251 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Zebre crestvs Zebre26 Jan 20256614218
Total6614218
United Rugby Championship2023/241 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Lions crestvs Lions17 Nov 202326003
Total26——3
About Lorcan McLoughlin

Lorcan McLoughlin is a professional rugby union number 8 registered with the Ulster, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with linking the forwards and backs from the base of the scrum.

As a number 8, Lorcan features for the Ulster across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

Follow Lorcan McLoughlin's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Ulster news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Lorcan McLoughlin play?
Lorcan McLoughlin plays number 8 for the Ulster.
Which team does Lorcan McLoughlin play for?
Lorcan McLoughlin plays for the Ulster, the South Africa-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Ulster play their home games?
The Ulster are based in South Africa, South Africa.
Where can I follow Lorcan McLoughlin's fixtures and stats?
Follow Lorcan McLoughlin's fixtures, results, match appearances and Ulster news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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