Joe McCarthy (rugby union)
Joe McCarthy (born 26 March 2001) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a lock for United Rugby Championship club Leinster, and represents Ireland at international level. Professional career

Leinster 
McCarthy was named in the Leinster Rugby academy for the 2021–22 season. He made his debut in Round 11 of the 2021–22 United Rugby Championship against . Ireland 
In June 2022, he was included in the Ireland squad for the 2022 tour of New Zealand. He made his international debut off the bench in the 60th minute of a 13–10 win over Australia. In August 2023 he was named in the Ireland squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. References

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2001 births
Living people
Sportspeople from Manhattan
Irish rugby union players
Leinster Rugby players
Rugby union locks
Ireland international rugby union players
2023 Rugby World Cup players