Tommy Hayes (rugby union, born 1980)

Tommy Hayes is a former Irish rugby union player. His preferred position was number 8.

For the musician, see Tommy Hays. For the Cook Islands rugby union player, see Tommy Hayes (rugby union, born 1973).

Thomas Hayes

Date of birth	(1980-05-31) 31 May 1980
Place of birth	Limerick, Ireland
Height	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight	110 kg (17 st; 240 lb)
Notable relative(s)	John Hayes (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock, Number 8 Amateur team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) Bruff Shannon () Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2003–2005 2008–2013 Munster Plymouth Exeter Chiefs 9 136 () Correct as of 13 February 2020

When he first moved from Ireland to England, Hayes played at Plymouth Albion but then transferred to Exeter Chiefs where he remained for the rest of his career. He was their captain in May 2010 when they defeated Bristol in a 2 legged playoff, to win promotion to the Aviva Premiership.[1] Hayes remained as captain the following season which was Exeter's first in the English professional top flight.[2]

Exeter Chiefs announced Tommy's Retirement on 6 November 2013, citing a troublesome back injury as his reason for retiring.[3]

He is the brother of record setting Irish Prop John Hayes.[4] Following in the footsteps of his older brother John, Tom also played for County Limerick team Bruff R.F.C. as a youths player, winning an U18 AIL medal during the 1997 season which Bruff shared with Corinthians following a final which was tied after extra time.

References

1. http://www.thisisexeter.co.uk/sport/Hayes-thanks-supporters-cheering-Exe-win/article-2183507-detail/article.html
2. http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/26052010/8/photo/exeter-chiefs-captain-tom-hayes-celebrates-gaining-promotion-premiership.html
3. Stevens, Mark. "Hayes is forced to retire". Exeter Chiefs. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
4. https://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A68950489

External links

• Munster Profile
• Exeter Profile