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Mark Donnelly

Position
Loosehead prop
Mark Donnelly is a professional loosehead prop for the Munster, bringing physicality and skill to the matchday squad. Track Mark's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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44.5
Index
504thof 802 front-row forwards
2141st overall · top 63% at front-row forwards
Attack
26
Defence
53
Impact
15
Per-80-minute output vs other front-row forwards, weighted for competition strength. Mark has 15 matches on record.
Scouting Report
✦ Analyst's Take
Defensive Anchor at the Coalface

Across 15 appearances for Munster, Donnelly's output is defined almost entirely by his defensive contribution — averaging close to three tackles per match, with a single-game high of 15, pointing to a player who carries significant defensive responsibility in the front row. His carrying numbers are modest, reflecting the limited ball-in-hand role typical of a tighthead specialist at this level, with the bulk of his value clearly coming through the unglamorous, high-frequency work that keeps the defensive line intact.

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Match History
United Rugby Championship2026/271 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Leinster crestvs Leinster24 Oct 2026242—4
Total242—4
United Rugby Championship2025/261 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Glasgow Warriors crestvs Glasgow Warriors30 Jan 2026682215
Total682215
United Rugby Championship2024/253 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Cardiff Rugby crestvs Cardiff Rugby25 Apr 202516324Bulls crestvs Bulls19 Apr 202520323Edinburgh crestvs Edinburgh28 Feb 202524005
Total606412
Champions Cup2024/251 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Bordeaux Begles crestvs Bordeaux Begles12 Apr 20251038—
Total1038—
United Rugby Championship2022/233 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Scarlets crestvs Scarlets03 Mar 202332306Ospreys crestvs Ospreys17 Feb 202312123Benetton crestvs Benetton28 Jan 20237201
Total516210
United Rugby Championship2021/222 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Lions crestvs Lions19 Mar 202212001Bulls crestvs Bulls12 Mar 202211131
Total23132
About Mark Donnelly

Mark Donnelly is a professional rugby union loosehead prop registered with the Munster, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with bringing physicality and skill to the matchday squad.

As a loosehead prop, Mark features for the Munster across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

Follow Mark Donnelly's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Munster news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

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