Draft:Alessandro Heaney

Alessandro Heaney
Born	21 July 2002 (age 23); Ireland
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	126 kg (275 lb)
School	Wellington College
University	University College Cork
Rugby union career
Position
Position	Prop
Current team	Anthem Rugby Carolina

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Alessandro Heaney (born 21 July 2002) is a rugby union player who plays as a prop. He has played professionally in England and the United States, including appearances for Harlequins in the Premiership Rugby Cup and in Major League Rugby with Rugby FC Los Angeles and Anthem Rugby Carolina.

Early life and education

Heaney was educated at Wellington College and later studied astrophysics at University College Cork while playing club rugby in Ireland.

During his early rugby career he represented Cork Constitution RFC in the Energia All-Ireland League.

Professional career

Rugby FC Los Angeles

Heaney began his professional career in the United States with Rugby FC Los Angeles in Major League Rugby.

Cornish Pirates

In 2025 he joined Cornish Pirates in the RFU Championship after previously playing in Major League Rugby.^[1]

He made multiple appearances for the Cornish club before departing during the 2025–26 season.^[1]

Harlequins

In February 2026 Heaney signed a short-term contract with Harlequins to provide cover at loosehead prop during the Premiership Rugby Cup block of fixtures.^[2]

During this period he made two starting appearances in the Premiership Rugby Cup.^[3]

Anthem Rugby Carolina

Following his spell in England, Heaney returned to the United States to join Anthem Rugby Carolina in Major League Rugby.^[1]

International eligibility

Heaney is eligible to represent multiple countries internationally including the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy and Ireland.

Playing profile

Position: Prop (Loosehead)
Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight: 126 kg (275 lb)

Club career

Club	Years	Competition
Rugby FC Los Angeles	2024–2025	Major League Rugby
Cornish Pirates	2025	RFU Championship
Harlequins	2026	Premiership Rugby Cup
Anthem Rugby Carolina	2026–	Major League Rugby

References

1 2 3 "Heaney to return to MLR in new year". Cornish Pirates. 22 December 2025.
↑ "Prop duo sign short-term deals". Harlequins. 19 February 2026.
↑ "Alessandro Heaney profile". Harlequins.

[pirates-1] 1 2 3 "Heaney to return to MLR in new year". Cornish Pirates. 22 December 2025.

[2] "Prop duo sign short-term deals". Harlequins. 19 February 2026.

[3] "Alessandro Heaney profile". Harlequins.

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