Mark McCrea

Mark McCrea (born 7 September 1987) is a rugby union player for Connacht in the Pro14 competition. He plays Normally on the wing but can play in the centre.

Mark McCrea

Birth name	Mark McCrea
Date of birth	(1987-09-07) September 7, 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth	Belfast, Northern Ireland
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	14 st 5 lb (92 kg)
School	Belfast High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing Current team Jersey Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2007–2011 2011–2013 2013– Ulster Connacht Jersey Reds 22 (10) International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2008-09 Ireland A 3 (5)

Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, McCrea signed a year and a half professional contract in January 2008 which will keep him at Ravenhill until June 2009.^[1] McCrea had been part of the Ulster Rugby Academy for just over a year when he began training with the senior Ulster team.

In December 2008 it was announced that McCrea had signed a contract extension until 2011.^[2]

Connacht

McCrea signed for Connacht for the 2011–2012 season on a 2-year contract. He made his debut for Connacht Rugby against Benetton Treviso and scored his first Connacht try against Scarlets in 13-11 win in the Sportsground in Sept 2011. He made 9 PRO12 appearances for Connacht Rugby and scored two tries, the second away to Glasgow Warriors in Sept 2012.^[3]

Ireland U19

McCrea has played for Ireland at under 19 level and has played in a churchill cup. He has been called up to the Ireland Wolfhounds squad before.

Jersey

In February 2013, it was announced that McCrea would join Jersey for the rest of the season and the next year.^[4]