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Wales Online
2 hours ago
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- Wales Online
Lions captain Dan Sheehan's sports star girlfriend and his family's rugby careers
Lions captain Dan Sheehan's sports star girlfriend and his family's rugby careers Dan Sheehan has been named British and Irish Lions captain for their opening Tour game in Australia this weekend - and he will be supported by his girlfriend, Katherine Egan British and Irish Lions star Dan Sheehan will captain the team in their tour opener, and partner Katherine Egan will be cheering him on (Image: Dansheehan09/Instagram ) Dan Sheehan will captain the British and Irish Lions when they take on the Western Force in their tour opener. And his girlfriend, Katherine Egan, who's a promising athlete in her own right, will be cheering him on in Perth on Saturday. Lions skipper Maro Itoje will not be participating in Saturday's match as Sheehan, who captained Ireland for the first time against Wales in this year's Six Nations, will lead the team at Optus Stadium. The Leinster hooker is among five starters making their Lions debuts, with Ireland colleagues Garry Ringrose, James Lowe, Joe McCarthy and Josh van der Flier also on that list. Sione Tuipulotu and Tadhg Beirne are the only two survivors from the XV that lost to Argentina in Dublin last Friday. However, they have been reassigned to inside centre and blindside flanker, respectively. "Dan Sheehan gets the opportunity to lead the side against Western Force, which is a great honour for him and his family – so congratulations to Dan as he captains the side on his Lions debut," said Itoje, per the Irish Mirror. "We know the quality and experience the Force have and the opportunity to play against the Lions always brings out special performances from the Super Rugby sides, so we expect them to be at their best." Athlete girlfriend Off the field, Sheehan has been in a long-term relationship with fellow sportsperson Katherine. Egan is currently studying medicine at University College Dublin and also plays for the school's ladies' hockey team. Dan's girlfriend of eight years, Katherine, is studying at UCD, where she also plays for the ladies' hockey team (Image: ©INPHO/Billy Stickland ) Article continues below While the pair have kept their romance low-key, they occasionally share snapshots of their life together on social media. Katherine first appeared on Dan's Instagram feed back in October 2017, when they attended his school's debutante ball. Over the years, they've travelled to beautiful destinations such as Bali, Indonesia and Santorini together. Katherine is often seen supporting Dan from the stands and is sure to pop up in Australia over the coming weeks. Family's rugby past Born in September 1998, Sheehan is now 26 and hails from a family of four siblings. He has one brother, Bobby, and two sisters, Emma and Susie, along with parents Sinead and Barry, who are often seen cheering him on from the stands at home and abroad. Originally from Dublin, Sheehan spent three years living in Romania due to his father's job relocation to Bucharest. Both he and brother Bobby attended the American International School where, despite rugby not being available, Dan kept active with football, softball and swimming. Rugby runs in the Sheehan family (Image: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan ) Upon returning to Ireland, the brothers enrolled at Clongowes Wood College while their parents were working in Poland. Sheehan continued his education at Trinity College Dublin, where he pursued his passion for rugby. And it turns out rugby is something of a family affair. His dad, Barry, represented UCD during the 1980s and 1990s, and his grandfather Denis once played for Leinster. Rugby Career Sheehan signed his first professional contract with Leinster in June 2020 and made his debut in October that same year. He recently extended his contract with Leinster and the IRFU for another two years, which will keep him in the capital until at least 2027. His first appearance for Ireland was in a Six Nations match against Italy in February 2022. In the final match of that tournament, he scored a try and was named Player of the Match in Ireland's 26-5 victory over Scotland, securing Ireland's 12th Triple Crown. Article continues below During a showdown with England in March 2023, Sheehan's two tries secured the 2023 Six Nations title and Ireland's fourth Grand Slam. The following year, he suffered a serious ACL injury that sidelined him for six months before a triumphant return to the field in January 2025.
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Dodgers' Sheehan Impresses After Demotion, Throws Six Perfect Innings
Dodgers' Sheehan Impresses After Demotion, Throws Six Perfect Innings originally appeared on Athlon Sports. If Emmet Sheehan can pitch anything like his most recent rehab outing, the Los Angeles Dodgers are getting a major weapon. Advertisement Sheehan, who was on the 60-day injured list since late March while recovering from UCL surgery, was perfect in his latest start for Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 26-year-old righty went six innings without allowing a baserunner and striking out 13. He has only thrown four innings for the Dodgers this season, coming on June 18 versus the San Diego Padres. Sheehan allowed three hits, one run, and six strikeouts to zero walks. He was demoted to Triple-A afterward, but that had more to do with matchups than his performance. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan (80) throws in the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Angeles Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan (80) throws in the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Sheehan also missed all of 2024 with that surgery, but was an intriguing arm during his rookie campaign. Over 13 games, 11 starts, and 60 and 1/3 innings in 2023, Sheehan went 4-1 with a 4.92 ERA, a 4.85 FIP, and 64 strikeouts to 26 walks. Advertisement Regardless of how manager Dave Roberts configures his pitchers, Sheehan is going to make for a valuable piece of this puzzle. Tyler Glasnow is progressing but still carries significant injury risk. Roki Sasaki is throwing, but his return date is unclear. Blake Snell is also throwing bullpens, but there are no guarantees when he will be back. The Dodgers' bullpen is also depleted, and with another World Series run on their minds, keeping the top guys preserved is crucial this summer. Sheehan has all the tools not only to eat innings, but to excel. Related: Dodgers Targeting Rays' 2.15 ERA Reliever to Bolster Bullpen Related: What Dave Roberts Said Regarding Shohei Ohtani's Next Start for Dodgers This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
North Wales Chronicle
2 days ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Dan Sheehan warns Lions will match Western Force's hunger
Lions captain Maro Itoje has been stood down for the opening fixture on Australian soil so Ireland hooker Sheehan takes charge of Andy Farrell's men at Optus Stadium on Saturday. Henry Pollock makes his first start for the elite of British and Irish rugby after being picked at number eight while Finn Russell, the early favourite to take the playmaking duties against the Wallabies, is given his maiden outing of the tour at fly-half. Our team for Saturday night's Tour opener in Perth! 🦁#Lions2025 — British & Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) June 26, 2025 The Lions know they are being targeted by Super Rugby teams eager to make history but Sheehan, who skippered Ireland against Wales in the Six Nations, declares they will not have a monopoly on passion. 'It's important to know where the opposition's mindset is and how they approach a game that only comes around every 12 years, like it does for the Western Force,' said the 26-year-old, who is one of nine players in the matchday 23 set to make their Lions debuts. 'I'm sure the Force will be 150 per cent of what they usually are. They will be flying into it and that bit of extra hunger can produce some powerful things. 'They would have been eyeing this game up since they probably first stepped into that Western Force change room. It'll mean an awful lot to them. 'But I don't want them to think that they're going to be hungrier than us. We have to demonstrate back our own mindset because this will be the first time I will be putting on the jersey, along with a few other lads.' Ready to captain the Lions on his debut in red! 👊🔴#Lions2025 — British & Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) June 26, 2025 The Force is the second game of a tour that began with a 28-24 defeat by Argentina in Dublin and while matches will soon come thick and fast, chances to impress Lions boss Andy Farrell will be limited. Farrell, however, has cautioned over the danger of players wanting a Test place too much. 'That's desperation and that's what we don't want because desperation leads to people being distorted in the way they go about the game,' he said. There are two survivors from the side that faced the Pumas in Sione Tuipulotu and Tadhg Beirne, although they have been switched to inside centre and blindside flanker respectively. Three-time Lions tourist Tadhg Furlong is given the chance to improve his match fitness with a start at tighthead prop following a season that has been heavily interrupted by calf injuries. 'There wasn't a big bang moment when you're out for six months and you're trying to scramble back, they were all short-term injuries,' Furlong said. 'It was tough because as the weeks went on we still thought we had a fighting chance for getting back for Leinster at the end of the season, but it just wasn't right. It would have been very risky to chance something. 'As desperate as you are to get on to the pitch, you also have a situation where you can't push. 'In some ways you can live with yourself because you're doing everything you can to get out there. When you can't, you can't.'
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Dan Sheehan expecting Western Force to bring the heat against the Lions
Dan Sheehan has asserted that his British and Irish Lions will draw on their pride in the jersey to match the determination of a Western Force side aiming for a notable win in Perth. With Lions captain Maro Itoje sitting out the first fixture on Australian soil, Ireland hooker Sheehan will lead Andy Farrell's squad at Optus Stadium this Saturday. Henry Pollock is set to make his debut start for the cream of British and Irish rugby, having been selected as number eight, while Finn Russell, the early favourite for the playmaking role against the Wallabies, is set for his first appearance of the tour as fly-half. The Lions know they are being targeted by Super Rugby teams eager to make history but Sheehan, who skippered Ireland against Wales in the Six Nations, declares they will not have a monopoly on passion. 'It's important to know where the opposition's mindset is and how they approach a game that only comes around every 12 years, like it does for the Western Force,' said the 26-year-old, who is one of nine players in the matchday 23 set to make their Lions debuts. 'I'm sure the Force will be 150 per cent of what they usually are. They will be flying into it and that bit of extra hunger can produce some powerful things. 'They would have been eyeing this game up since they probably first stepped into that Western Force change room. It'll mean an awful lot to them. 'But I don't want them to think that they're going to be hungrier than us. We have to demonstrate back our own mindset because this will be the first time I will be putting on the jersey, along with a few other lads.' The Force is the second game of a tour that began with a 28-24 defeat by Argentina in Dublin and while matches will soon come thick and fast, chances to impress Lions boss Andy Farrell will be limited. Farrell, however, has cautioned over the danger of players wanting a Test place too much. 'That's desperation and that's what we don't want because desperation leads to people being distorted in the way they go about the game,' he said. There are two survivors from the side that faced the Pumas in Sione Tuipulotu and Tadhg Beirne, although they have been switched to inside centre and blindside flanker respectively. Three-time Lions tourist Tadhg Furlong is given the chance to improve his match fitness with a start at tighthead prop following a season that has been heavily interrupted by calf injuries. 'There wasn't a big bang moment when you're out for six months and you're trying to scramble back, they were all short-term injuries,' Furlong said. 'It was tough because as the weeks went on we still thought we had a fighting chance for getting back for Leinster at the end of the season, but it just wasn't right. It would have been very risky to chance something. 'As desperate as you are to get on to the pitch, you also have a situation where you can't push. 'In some ways you can live with yourself because you're doing everything you can to get out there. When you can't, you can't.'
South Wales Guardian
2 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Dan Sheehan warns Lions will match Western Force's hunger
Lions captain Maro Itoje has been stood down for the opening fixture on Australian soil so Ireland hooker Sheehan takes charge of Andy Farrell's men at Optus Stadium on Saturday. Henry Pollock makes his first start for the elite of British and Irish rugby after being picked at number eight while Finn Russell, the early favourite to take the playmaking duties against the Wallabies, is given his maiden outing of the tour at fly-half. Our team for Saturday night's Tour opener in Perth! 🦁#Lions2025 — British & Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) June 26, 2025 The Lions know they are being targeted by Super Rugby teams eager to make history but Sheehan, who skippered Ireland against Wales in the Six Nations, declares they will not have a monopoly on passion. 'It's important to know where the opposition's mindset is and how they approach a game that only comes around every 12 years, like it does for the Western Force,' said the 26-year-old, who is one of nine players in the matchday 23 set to make their Lions debuts. 'I'm sure the Force will be 150 per cent of what they usually are. They will be flying into it and that bit of extra hunger can produce some powerful things. 'They would have been eyeing this game up since they probably first stepped into that Western Force change room. It'll mean an awful lot to them. 'But I don't want them to think that they're going to be hungrier than us. We have to demonstrate back our own mindset because this will be the first time I will be putting on the jersey, along with a few other lads.' Ready to captain the Lions on his debut in red! 👊🔴#Lions2025 — British & Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) June 26, 2025 The Force is the second game of a tour that began with a 28-24 defeat by Argentina in Dublin and while matches will soon come thick and fast, chances to impress Lions boss Andy Farrell will be limited. Farrell, however, has cautioned over the danger of players wanting a Test place too much. 'That's desperation and that's what we don't want because desperation leads to people being distorted in the way they go about the game,' he said. There are two survivors from the side that faced the Pumas in Sione Tuipulotu and Tadhg Beirne, although they have been switched to inside centre and blindside flanker respectively. Three-time Lions tourist Tadhg Furlong is given the chance to improve his match fitness with a start at tighthead prop following a season that has been heavily interrupted by calf injuries. 'There wasn't a big bang moment when you're out for six months and you're trying to scramble back, they were all short-term injuries,' Furlong said. 'It was tough because as the weeks went on we still thought we had a fighting chance for getting back for Leinster at the end of the season, but it just wasn't right. It would have been very risky to chance something. 'As desperate as you are to get on to the pitch, you also have a situation where you can't push. 'In some ways you can live with yourself because you're doing everything you can to get out there. When you can't, you can't.'
