Alex Usanov
| Born | 10 July 2005 Republic of Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 111 kg (17.5 st; 245 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Belvedere College SJ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Alex Usanov (born 10 July 2005) is an Irish rugby union player who plays as a loosehead prop in the Leinster system. He has represented Ireland U20.
Personal life
Usanov attended Belvedere College SJ, where he excelled in judo, jiu-jitsu and shot put, earning multiple national and European medals before focusing on rugby.[1][2]
Usanov's half sister Dasha is married to Mark Sexton, Ulster rugby attack coach and brother of Johnny Sexton.[3]
Professional career
Leinster
Usanov was part of the 2024–25 Leinster Academy intake.[4][5] Ahead of the 2025–26 season he signed his first senior contract with Leinster.[6]
International career
Usanov has represented Ireland U20 in the 2024 and 2025 Six Nations championships.[4][7]
References
- ^ "Four Ireland players to look out for in the U20s Six Nations". SportsJOE.
- ^ ""Meet the Academy: Alex Usanov – Former judo champ and jiu-jitsu silver medallist"". Leinster Rugby X.
- ^ "Mark Sexton: 'I'd always ask Johnny for advice and his opinion as he played at the highest level'". www.independent.ie. 28 March 2026. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ^ a b "Player Profile – Alex Usanov". Irish Rugby U20. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "Leinster announced academy entrants for 24/25". Reddit /r/irishrugby.
- ^ "Alex Usanov is turning pro! First senior contract signed". Leinster Rugby Facebook.
- ^ "Alex Usanov – match stats including U20 Six Nations". Final Whistle.