Denis Hickie

Quick Facts

Full Name	Denis Hickie
Occupation	Rugby Union Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 13, 1976(1976-02-13)
Age	48
Birthplace	Dublin
Country	Ireland
Horoscope	Aquarius

Denis Hickie Biography

Denis Hickie is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Union Player who was born on February 13, 1976 in Dublin, Ireland. Denis Anthony Hickie (Irish name Donnacadh Antoin O HIceadh ) born on 13 February 1976 is a former professional union rugby player who was previously working for the Irish Rugby Football Union. He played for his club for Leinster. The primary position he played was in the flank. He was awarded the country’s 51 caps in Ireland with 29 scores for Ireland and also held the Irish record for tries scored until his Leinster teammate Brian O’Driscoll broke it in the year 2008.

Hickie was a victim of numerous injuries throughout his playing career. In October 2005, during the final week before the European Cup, he dislocated his right fibula in an accident on the training ground and was unable to participate in the autumn test series. The injury prevented him from participating in of the autumn international series, and he was later unable to regain his spot in the Irish team to Ulster’s Andrew Trimble for the duration of the year, despite his outstanding performances for Leinster. This was evident in his score in Leinster’s Heineken Cup quarter-final match against Toulouse in France in which he sprinted through the entire pitch and be joined by Gordon D’Arcy to score in the corner. A sprain to Trimble caused Trimble to be injured and saw Hickie return to the number 11 jersey for Ireland against Australia during the 2006 autumn tests, scoring an important score by beating four Australian players with his signature dance-like footwork. In addition to making the number 11 jersey his own, scoring two more tries during the 2007 Six Nations, Hickie was the first left winger to be selected in this year’s World Cup, after which the player was dismissed.

Brian O’Driscoll respectfully mentioned Denis & his contribution to Leinster Rugby in his after match interview after the final whistle in the 2009 Heineken Cup Final which Leinster won.

“I’ve always been a Leinster player. My dad played for Leinster, my uncle played for Leinster, my cousin played for Leinster. I’m a Leinster lad. I don’t make any apologies for it. That’s my team.”

He did not make it for his 2001 British as well as Irish Lions tour to Australia. He fought off an injury to his Achilles tendon that he suffered during the 2003 World Cup and forced his return to the Irish team, despite not losing any of his speed. His impressive performance in the 2005 Six Nations earned Hickie a selection for in 2005’s British as well as Irish Lions tour to New Zealand and the Leinster back became a crucial player in the midweek success of the team.

Denis Hickie Net Worth

Denis Hickie is one of the richest Rugby Union Player from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Denis Hickie 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Hickie attended St Marys College in Rathmines and was the team’s captain when they won their first Leinster Schools Senior Cup title in 1994. He continued his education at the University of Dublin at UCD where he earned his degree in commerce. In UCD Denis was awarded an athletics scholarship and a athletics and rugby union.

His senior debut was made for Leinster on the 6th of September, 1996, in a friendly match away to the Genoa President’s XV. He also made his final Irish debut came on the 1st of February 1997 in a match against Wales. He was awarded his 51 caps in Ireland and scored 29 attempts for Ireland and also held the Irish record for most tries scored until his close friend and Leinster teammate Brian O’Driscoll broke it in the year 2008.

Hickie proved to be a hit when he stood in for Jenny Huston on her Waiting Room show on 2fm on Friday 20 October 2006 from 8pm until 10pm for one night only. He had previously filled in for her when she was on holiday before the summer. An avid music fan, Hickey said, when interviewed by Ireland’s Hot Press magazine: “Unfortunately a lot of the people I seem to like are dead now. I’m a huge Elliott Smith fan and I really love Nick Drake’s stuff. Obviously, though, I won’t be seeing them in concert anytime soon.”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

Denis Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Union Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. Denis Hickie celebrates birthday on February 13 of every year.

Top Facts about Denis Hickie

1. Denis Hickie is a retired Irish rugby union player.
2. He played as a winger for Leinster and Ireland.
3. Hickie scored 29 tries in 62 appearances for Ireland.
4. He was part of the Irish team that won the Triple Crown in 2004.
5. Hickie also played for the British and Irish Lions in 2001.
6. He retired from professional rugby in 2007.
7. Hickie now works as a commentator and analyst for RTE Sport.
8. He was inducted into the Leinster Rugby Hall of Fame in 2019.
9. Hickie is known for his speed, agility, and try-scoring ability.
10. He remains one of Ireland’s most successful wingers to date.