Professional rugby player at Ulster since 2012. Prior to this I studied at Loughborough and Oxford Universities, gaining an MSc and 3 rugby Blues at the latter. I had spells playing semi professional rugby in Canada, Australia and New Zealand before returning to Northern Ireland in 2011.Duties off the field include Public Relations Appearances encompassing public speaking, q&a sessions, after dinner speaking, photographs and presentations. Media appearances and coaching appearances have helped me improve my public speaking and confidence.Qualified IRFU Level 4 Coach with a specialisation in forward play, experience of working with youth, schools and adult players of varying abilities.Interest in Strength and Conditioning for rugby, especially in powerlifting, compound movements and functional movements. Also nutrition for professional athletes and the unique demands that this presents. Im a team orientated person and enjoy team building excercises within the squad and believe that there are a huge number of transferrable skills from rugby into the business boardroom.Currently working as Project Manager with the Karl Group based in Templepatrick, Northern Ireland