Kearney's match data across the United Rugby Championship paints a clear picture of a lock who earns his minutes through defensive reliability, averaging over six tackles per game and peaking at fourteen in a single outing. His carrying numbers are modest in volume and gain, reflecting a role focused more on providing a body in the tight than breaking the gainline. Within those ten appearances, his defensive output is the standout thread running through every match.
Mick Kearney is a professional rugby union lock registered with the Ulster, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with winning lineout ball and adding grunt in the second row.
As a lock, Mick 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.
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