Darragh Fanning (born 16 July 1986) is a rugby union player from Ireland. His preferred position is on the wing. Fanning currently plays for Irish provincial team

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in the Pro14. Fanning's father, Declan, is also a former Leinster senior player as well as captaining St. Mary's and Ireland 'B'. During his stint with Connacht, Fanning made eight appearances, playing in the

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and the

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. He was also part of the Connacht team to play against . Fanning returned to his club St Mary's College, where he was named as captain for the 2013–14 season before being called up to the Leinster senior squad. He made his senior debut for Leinster on 9 September 2013 against the Welsh side Scarlets in the

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1986 births Living people Irish rugby union players St Mary's College RFC players Leinster Rugby players People educated at St Mary's College, Dublin Rugby union wings Rugby union players from Dublin (city) {{Ireland-rugbyunion-bio-stub