Hogan Factfile

Date of birth: November 19, 1979.

Position: Second-row.

Clubs: Nenagh, Trinity, Shannon (three AIL titles), Blackrock.

Munster: 57 caps (52 Magners League, 5 Heineken Cup), 1 try.

Leinster: 59 caps (48 Magners League, 11 Heineken Cup) 3 tries.

Ireland 'A': Nine appearances.

Ireland: Four caps: Japan (two) (2005), Italy and Argentina (2007).

January 2011: Forced to retire due to knee injuries.