Born in Australia, he represents Ireland at international level, qualifying through his Irish mother. After having played for the Brumbies in Super Rugby, he signed a two-year deal with Connacht ahead of the 2021–22 season. [1] In December 2024, Connacht lost 20–12 Leinster in the URC.

Sep 16, 2023 · Hansen was drafted into the ACT Brumbies academy straight out of school – the iconic Super Rugby club which produced icons such as Larkham, George Gregan, George Smith and Matt Giteau. Hansen also caught the attention of Dan Atkins, who was head coach of the Gungahlin Eagles at the time.

Nov 29, 2024 · “I just think it’s good to see him grow up,” laughed James Slipper, Hansen’s old Brumbies teammate who’s genuinely delighted, along with the rest of the Australian team, that the maverick hit the big-time in Ireland.

Apr 21, 2021 · Plus500 Brumbies back Mack Hansen has agreed to join Irish club Connacht at the end of the 2021 Super Rugby season. The Canberra-raised Hansen came through the Brumbies system after being first recognised as a talented schoolboy at Daramalan College.

Nov 27, 2024 · Hansen was at the Brumbies when Fischer was there and there is a tinge of regret in the current Australia assistant coach when the dynamic Connacht winger's name is brought up. The 26-year-old...

Nov 29, 2024 · Two of Mack Hansen's former Brumbies team-mates, Tom Wright and James Slipper, and looking forward to coming up against their old friend this weekend.

Mar 19, 2022 · Hansen last year left Canberra-based club Brumbies to move to Galway before training with the Ireland squad during the autumn. He is already making rapid progress with his travel bucket list, having ticked off Paris and London in recent weeks.

Mar 3, 2025 · The Canberra-born wing made the move to Connacht from the Brumbies in 2021 and has gone on to become a firm favourite with the Westerners since. He has earned 27 international caps since his debut against Wales in 2022 – scoring 12 tries – and will now look to add to his two Six Nations titles with Ireland. ... Mack Hansen with Connacht ...

Mar 3, 2025 · Hansen, whose mother hails from Cork, joined Connacht from Canberra-based Brumbies in 2021. Ireland wing Mack Hansen made his international debut against Wales in 2022 (Niall Carson/PA)

Aug 29, 2024 · The former Brumbies wing played just four times for Connacht in 2023/24 due to a dislocated shoulder. Qualifies for Ireland through his mother, and has established...