John Hodnett
{{for|the American electrical engineer|John K. Hodnette}}
{{short description|Irish rugby union player}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}}
{{Use Hiberno-English|date=August 2022}}
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|birth_place = Rosscarbery, Ireland
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|weight = {{convert|105|kg|st lbs|abbr=on}}
|position = Back-row
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|years1 = 2020–
|clubs1 = Munster
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|points1 = 70
|clubupdate = 31 May 2025
|repyears1 = 2019
|repteam1 = Ireland U20
|repcaps1 = 7
|reppoints1 = 10
|repyears2 = 2022
|repteam2 = Emerging Ireland
|repcaps2 = 2
|reppoints2 = 0
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|school = Mount Saint Michael's
|university = University College Cork
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John Hodnett (born 10 January 1999) is an Irish rugby union player who plays as a flanker for United Rugby Championship club Munster.
Early life and education
Born in Rosscarbery, County Cork, Hodnett attended Mount Saint Michael's and first began playing rugby with Clonakilty,{{cite news|url=https://www.the42.ie/munster-4-5005979-Feb2020/|title=U20 Grand Slam winner Hodnett to debut as Munster name team to face Southern Kings|date=12 February 2020|work=The42|accessdate=14 February 2020}} only committing to the sport when selected for the Munster under-18s club's team, having previously also played Gaelic games.{{cite news|url=https://www.the42.ie/john-hodnett-ireland-u20s-4478969-Feb2019/|title=From GAA roots, Munster's Hodnett keeps the west Cork flag flying|date=7 February 2019|work=The42|accessdate=14 February 2020}}{{cite news|url=https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/Hodnetts-efforts-with-Ireland-have-put-rugby-on-the-map-in-Rosscarbery-ec8d64af-76ef-401b-90c0-1ad16b9f8f6e-ds|title=Hodnett's efforts with Ireland have put rugby on the map in Rosscarbery|date=13 April 2019|work=The Echo|accessdate=14 February 2020}} Hodnett is studying PE teaching and maths at University College Cork and spent time on a teaching placement at Limerick school St Munchin's College.{{cite news|url=https://www.the42.ie/john-hodnett-munster-2-5905147-Oct2022/|title=Playing for Munster and teaching in St Munchin's all in a day's work for Hodnett|date=28 October 2022|work=The42|access-date=30 October 2022}}
Munster
Hodnett was selected to represent Munster A during the 2018–19 Celtic Cup, featuring in four of the provinces fixtures.{{cite news|url=https://munsterrugby.ie/report_nostats/report-munster-a-beat-connacht-in-celtic-cup|title=Report {{!}} Munster A Beat Connacht In Celtic Cup|date=7 September 2018|work=Munster Rugby|accessdate=14 February 2020}}{{cite news|url=https://munsterrugby.ie/report_nostats/munster-a-win-in-ospreys|title=Video {{!}} Munster A Win In Ospreys|date=18 September 2018|work=Munster Rugby|accessdate=14 February 2020}}{{cite news|url=https://munsterrugby.ie/report_nostats/report-munster-a-beat-dragons-a-in-celtic-cup|title=Report {{!}} Munster A Beat Dragons A in Celtic Cup|date=21 September 2018|work=Munster Rugby|accessdate=14 February 2020}}{{cite news|url=https://munsterrugby.ie/report_nostats/munster-a-edge-past-cardiff|title=Munster A Edge Past Cardiff|date=29 September 2018|work=Munster Rugby|accessdate=14 February 2020}} Following his performances for Munster A and Ireland under-20s, Hodnett joined the Munster academy ahead of the 2019–20 season,{{cite news|url=https://www.munsterrugby.ie/2019/07/18/greencore-munster-rugby-academy-confirmed-2/|title=2019/20 Greencore Munster Rugby Academy Confirmed|date=18 July 2019|work=Munster Rugby|accessdate=14 February 2020}} and he made his senior competitive debut for the province in their 2019–20 Pro14 round 11 fixture against South African side Southern Kings in Irish Independent Park, Cork on 14 February 2020, with Hodnett starting at openside flanker. He scored a try and earned the Man-of-the-Match award in Munster's 68–3 win.{{cite news|url=https://www.munsterrugby.ie/report/report-munster-secure-record-win-over-southern-kings/|title=Report {{!}} Munster Secure Record Win Over Southern Kings|date=14 February 2020|work=Munster Rugby|accessdate=14 February 2020}}
Having started the 2020–21 season with a series of impressive performances in the Pro14 for Munster, Hodnett sustained an achilles tendon injury during training in November 2020 which required surgery, ruling Hodnett out for the long-term.{{cite news|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-40081709.html|title=John Hodnett set for surgery as Munster rule out four for Ospreys clash|date=13 November 2020|work=Irish Examiner|accessdate=13 November 2020}} He joined the Munster senior squad on a two-year contract from the 2021–22 season.{{cite news|url=https://www.munsterrugby.ie/2021/03/04/latest-player-contracts-confirmed/|title=Latest Player Contracts Confirmed|date=4 March 2021|work=Munster Rugby|access-date=4 March 2021}} Having made his comeback from the achilles injury for UCC in the All-Ireland League in previous weeks, Hodnett made his comeback for Munster as a replacement in their 18–10 away defeat against Welsh side Ospreys in round 5 of the 2021–22 United Rugby Championship on 23 October 2021,{{cite news|url=https://www.munsterrugby.ie/preview/team-named-munster-side-to-visit-ospreys/|title=Team Named {{!}} Munster Side To Visit Ospreys|date=22 October 2021|work=Munster Rugby|access-date=24 October 2021}}{{cite news|url=https://www.munsterrugby.ie/report/report-munster-suffer-first-defeat-of-season/|title=Report {{!}} Munster Suffer First Defeat Of Season|date=23 October 2021|work=Munster Rugby|access-date=24 October 2021}} and made his first start for the province in 13 months in their 35–14 away win against English club Wasps in round 1 of the 2021–22 Champions Cup on 12 December 2021, in a match that was also Hodnett's Champions Cup debut.{{cite news|url=https://www.munsterrugby.ie/preview/team-named-munster-side-to-face-wasps/#preview|title=Team Named {{!}} Munster Side To Face Wasps|date=10 December 2021|work=Munster Rugby|access-date=19 December 2021}}{{cite news|url=https://www.munsterrugby.ie/report/report-epic-bonus-point-win-for-munster-in-coventry/#report|title=Report {{!}} Epic Bonus-Point Win For Munster In Coventry|date=12 December 2021|work=Munster Rugby|access-date=19 December 2021}}
Hodnett signed a one-year contract extension with Munster in January 2022.{{cite news|url=https://www.munsterrugby.ie/2022/01/27/three-munster-players-sign-contract-extensions/|title=Three Munster Players Sign Contract Extensions|date=27 January 2022|work=Munster Rugby|access-date=27 January 2022}} He started in Munster's historic 28–14 win against a South Africa XV in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on 10 November 2022,{{cite news|url=https://www.munsterrugby.ie/report/report-munster-secure-historic-victory-over-sa-select-xv/|title=Report {{!}} Munster Secure Historic Victory Over SA Select XV|date=10 November 2022|work=Munster Rugby|access-date=13 November 2022}} and won the 2022–23 United Rugby Championship Tackle Machine award for his 96% tackle success rate during that season.{{cite news|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41130700.html|title=Munster's John Hodnett receives URC tackle award|date=3 May 2023|work=Irish Examiner|access-date=6 May 2023}} He was player of the match and scored the winning try in Munster's 19–14 win against the Stormers in the final of the 2022–23 United Rugby Championship on 27 May 2023.{{cite news|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41149351.html|title=Magical Munster see off Stormers to win URC title and end trophy drought|date=27 May 2023|work=Irish Examiner|access-date=27 May 2023}}
Ireland
Selected in the Ireland under-20s squad for the 2019 Six Nations Under 20s Championship,{{cite news|url=https://www.irishrugby.ie/2019/01/18/hawkshaw-to-captain-ireland-under-20s-as-squad-is-announced/|title=Hawkshaw To Captain Ireland Under-20s As Squad Is Announced|date=18 January 2019|work=Irish Rugby|accessdate=14 February 2020}} Hodnett started the wins against England,{{cite news|url=https://www.irishrugby.ie/report/foley-try-seals-unforgettable-cork-debut-for-ireland-under-20s/#report|title=Foley Try Seals Unforgettable Cork Debut For Ireland Under-20s|date=1 February 2019|work=Irish Rugby|accessdate=14 February 2020}} Scotland,{{cite news|url=https://www.irishrugby.ie/report/ireland-under-20s-run-in-three-tries-in-netherdale-victory/#report|title=Ireland Under-20s Run In Three Tries In Netherdale Victory|date=8 February 2019|work=Irish Rugby|accessdate=14 February 2020}} Italy,{{cite news|url=https://www.irishrugby.ie/report/ireland-under-20s-stay-top-after-bonus-point-raid-in-rieti/#report|title=Ireland Under-20s Stay Top After Bonus Point Raid In Rieti|date=22 February 2019|work=Irish Rugby|accessdate=14 February 2020}} France,{{cite news|url=https://www.irishrugby.ie/report/ireland-under-20s-dethrone-france-to-guarantee-six-nations-title-success/#report|title=Ireland Under-20s Dethrone France To Guarantee Six Nations Title Win|date=8 March 2019|work=Irish Rugby|accessdate=14 February 2020}} and Wales, as Ireland secured their first grand slam in the tournament since 2007.{{cite news|url=https://www.irishrugby.ie/report/ireland-under-20s-complete-grand-slam-mission-with-late-two-try-salvo/#report|title=Ireland Under-20s Complete Grand Slam Mission With Bonus Point Flourish|date=15 March 2019|work=Irish Rugby|accessdate=14 February 2020}} He was retained in the under-20s squad for the 2019 World Rugby Under 20 Championship when it was confirmed in May 2019,{{cite news|url=https://www.irishrugby.ie/2019/05/28/ireland-u20-squad-confirmed-ahead-of-departure-to-argentina/|title=Ireland U-20 Squad Confirmed Ahead of Departure to Argentina|date=28 May 2019|work=Irish Rugby|accessdate=14 February 2020}} and started in the opening win against England{{cite news|url=https://www.irishrugby.ie/report/superb-six-try-salvo-sees-ireland-under-20s-over-the-line-in-santa-fe/#report|title=Superb Six-Try Salvo Sees Ireland Under-20s Over The Line In Santa Fe|date=4 June 2019|work=Irish Rugby|accessdate=14 February 2020}} and the defeat against Australia,{{cite news|url=https://www.irishrugby.ie/report/14-man-ireland-falter-in-final-quarter-against-impressive-junior-wallabies/#report|title=14-Man Ireland Falter In Final Quarter Against Impressive Junior Wallabies|date=8 June 2019|work=Irish Rugby|accessdate=14 February 2020}} before a knee injury brought an end to his participation in the tournament.{{cite news|url=https://www.the42.ie/liam-turner-ireland-captain-u20-injuries-4677298-Jun2019/|title=Hodnett and Moore fly home as Baird gets back in much-changed Ireland U20 side to face Italy|date=11 June 2019|work=The42|accessdate=14 February 2020}}
Hodnett was selected in the Emerging Ireland squad that travelled to South Africa to participate in the Toyota Challenge against Currie Cup teams Free State Cheetahs, Griquas and Pumas in September–October 2022.{{cite news|url=https://www.munsterrugby.ie/2022/09/14/emerging-ireland-squad-named-for-bloemfontein-trip/#post|title=Emerging Ireland Squad Named For Bloemfontein Trip|date=14 September 2022|work=Munster Rugby|access-date=16 September 2022}} He featured as a replacement in Emerging Ireland's 54–7 opening win against Griquas on 30 September{{cite news|url=https://www.the42.ie/emerging-ireland-griquas-2-5881032-Sep2022/|title=Crowley impresses at 10 as Emerging Ireland hammer the Griquas|date=30 September 2022|work=The42|access-date=30 September 2022}} and started in the 21–14 win against the Cheetahs on 9 October.{{cite news|url=https://www.the42.ie/cheetahs-v-emerging-ireland-5888736-Oct2022/|title=Emerging Ireland hold off Cheetahs to wrap up unbeaten tour of South Africa|date=9 October 2022|work=The42|access-date=12 October 2022}}
Honours
=Munster=
- United Rugby Championship
- Winner (1): 2022–23
=Ireland under-20s=
- Six Nations Under 20s Championship:
- Winner (1): 2019
- Grand Slam:
- Winner (1): 2019
- Triple Crown:
- Winner (1): 2019
References
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External links
- [https://www.munsterrugby.ie/player?PlayGuid=JH753401 Munster Senior Profile]
- [https://www.munsterrugby.ie/academy-player?PlayGuid=JH753401 Munster Academy Profile]
- [https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/player/?PlayGuid=JH753401&TeamId=1875 U20 Six Nations Profile]
- [https://www.unitedrugby.com/clubs/munster/john-hodnett URC Profile]
- {{EPCR profile|JH753401}}
- {{sport links}}
{{Munster Rugby squad}}
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Category:People from Rosscarbery
Category:Rugby union players from County Cork
Category:Irish rugby union players
Category:Clonakilty R.F.C. players
Category:University College Cork RFC players