Andrew Osbourne
{{short description|Irish rugby union player}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2025}}
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| birth_name = Andrew Osborne
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|2003|8|16}}
| birth_place = Naas, County Kildare, Ireland
| height = {{height|m=1.88}}
| weight = {{convert|93|kg|st lbs|abbr=on}}
| ru_position = Wing, Fullback
| years1 = 2024–
| clubs1 = Leinster
| apps1 = 13
| points1 = 30
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| repyears1 = 2022–2023
| repteam1 = Ireland U20
| repcaps1 = 7
| reppoints1 = 10
| repyears2 = 2024–
| repteam2 = Emerging Ireland / Ireland A
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| spouse =
| children =
| relatives = Jamie Osborne (brother)
| school = Naas CBS
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Andrew Osborne (born 16 August 2003) is an Irish rugby union player who plays on the wing and at fullback. He is contracted to Leinster Rugby and has represented Ireland U20 as well as Emerging Ireland and Ireland A.
==Early life==
Osborne grew up in Naas, County Kildare, and began playing rugby with Naas RFC minis.{{cite news|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2024/03/29/the-osborne-brothers-andrew-and-jamie-to-start-for-leinster-against-zebre/|title=The Osborne brothers, Andrew and Jamie, to start for Leinster against Zebre|date=29 March 2024|work=The Irish Times|accessdate=16 June 2025}} He attended Naas CBS. His older brother, Jamie Osborne, also plays for Leinster and Ireland.{{cite news|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41027227.html|title=Osborne brothers aiming to carve out legacy at Leinster|date=29 March 2024|work=Irish Examiner|accessdate=16 June 2025}}
==Professional career==
===Leinster===
Osborne was named in the Leinster side to face Zebre Parma on 30 March 2024, lining up alongside his brother Jamie in the back three.{{cite news|url=https://www.leinsterrugby.ie/osborne-brothers-start-leinster-team-zebre/|title=Osborne brothers to start for Leinster against Zebre|date=29 March 2024|work=Leinster Rugby|accessdate=16 June 2025}} He scored a try on his senior debut in a 31–7 victory.{{cite news|url=https://www.the42.ie/andrew-osborne-leinster-6332250-Mar2024/|title=Andrew Osborne scores on debut as Leinster cruise past Zebre|date=30 March 2024|work=The42|accessdate=16 June 2025}}
As of mid‑2025, Osborne had scored five tries for Leinster and was nominated for Try of the Year for a solo effort against Connacht.{{cite news|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2025/05/17/leinster-youngster-andrew-osborne-nominated-for-try-of-the-season/|title=Leinster youngster Andrew Osborne nominated for Try of the Season|date=17 May 2025|work=The Irish Times|accessdate=16 June 2025}} He was promoted to Leinster's senior squad ahead of the 2025–26 season.{{cite news|url=https://www.ultimaterugby.com/news/leinster-confirm-senior-squad-appointments/650324|title=Leinster confirm senior squad promotions for 2025/26|date=31 May 2025|work=Ultimate Rugby|accessdate=16 June 2025}}
===Ireland===
Osborne represented the Ireland U20s during their 2022 Grand Slam campaign, scoring a try against Scotland at Scotstoun.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/60792983|title=Six Nations U20: Ireland beat Scotland to claim Grand Slam|date=20 March 2022|work=BBC Sport|accessdate=16 June 2025}} In 2024, he toured South Africa with Emerging Ireland, starting at fullback in matches against the Cheetahs and Western Force.{{cite news|url=https://www.rugbypass.com/news/ireland-a-squad-named-for-south-africa-tour/|title=Emerging Ireland squad named for South Africa tour|date=15 September 2024|work=RugbyPass|accessdate=16 June 2025}}
==Personal life==
Osborne comes from a rugby family. His parents Joe and Fiona, and brothers Jack, Adam, Will, and Jamie are all involved with Naas RFC.{{cite news|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41027227.html|title=Osborne brothers aiming to carve out legacy at Leinster|date=29 March 2024|work=Irish Examiner|accessdate=16 June 2025}} His father coached him at underage level.
==References==
{{Reflist}}
==External links==
- [https://www.leinsterrugby.ie/academy-player/andrew-osborne/ Leinster Rugby profile]
- [https://www.ultimaterugby.com/player/view/andrew-osborne Ultimate Rugby profile]
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Category:Irish rugby union players