John Hayes (rugby union)

John Hayes
Hayes in 2010
Birth nameJohn James Hayes
Date of birth (1973-11-02) 2 November 1973
Place of birthDromsally, County Limerick, Ireland
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight128 kg (20.2 st; 282 lb)
Notable relative(s)Tommy Hayes (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Marist ()
Shannon ()
Bruff ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998–2011 Munster 217 (20)
Correct as of 27 December 2011
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2000–2011 Ireland 105 (10)
2005, 2009 British & Irish Lions 2 (0)
Correct as of 7 August 2011

John James "The Bull" Hayes (born 2 November 1973) is a retired Irish rugby union player who was the first man to make 100 appearances for his country. A tighthead prop, Hayes was selected for two British and Irish Lions tours, earning two Test caps. At club level he represented Munster over 200 times and played for Limerick junior club Bruff and later top club side Shannon. He also spent a period playing rugby in New Zealand.