John Hayes

Who is John Hayes?

John Hayes is a retired Irish rugby union player, who played in the Pro 12 and Heineken Cup for Munster. Having spent his underage career playing with the local Cappamore GAA club, he was 18 when he started playing rugby. It was his size which enabled him to overcome his late start to the sport. He continues to "follow GAA in Limerick very much and especially hurling".

He first played rugby as a wing forward in a Munster Junior League match for Bruff R.F.C. against Newcastle West R.F.C. He is also known for being one of the most honest and professional players in rugby union which is one of the reasons he has had such a long and successful career.