Oisin Michel

DoB                               9^th May 2002

Birthplace                      Kildare

Height                           6’ 1” (1.85m)

Weight                          17st 2lbs (109kg)

Position                         Prop

Honours                        Ireland U20s

Former Ireland under 20s player Oisin signed a contract with the Cornish Pirates in July for the 2024-25 season.

Kildare-born Oisin, who is a former Agricultural Science student and has a great family support network, is seen as someone with his feet firmly planted on the ground. He started playing rugby for Cill Dara RFC at under 13s level, was educated at Patrician Brothers Secondary in Newbridge, and would later become a member of the Leinster Sub Academy.

Drafted into the Ireland under 20s squad in 2022, where he proudly played his part in helping the team achieve a Six Nations Grand Slam, Oisin then joined the Connacht Academy before playing for West Harbour Pirates in Australia from where joined the Cornish Pirates.

Speaking at the time of his signing, Cornish Pirates’ coach Joe Walsh said Oisin was a very good young player who has the potential to perform at the top level, He is also expected to prove a really good fit for the Cornish Pirates.

As for relax time, Oisin enjoys a good sauna – and a good cup of coffee!