Career
His usual position is as a lock, or second row. He spend his entire career playing for Irish provincial side Ulster, making his debut aged just 19 in 1991. In 2015, he was inducted into the Newtownabbey Hall of Fame He made 152 caps for his provincial side Ulster, making his debut aged just 19 against English side Cornwall in 1991.
He also played an integral role in the final victory winning Ulster team of 1999 in the 21-6 victory over Colomiers at Lansdowne Road in Dublin He was a part of Ireland"s squad at the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
He was also the only Ireland try scorer in the 40-8 demolition by New Zealand in Auckland, 2002.