Rufus McLean

Rufus McLean (born 2 March 2000)[1] is a Scotland international rugby union player. He plays for Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship. McLean's primary position is wing or fullback. Whilst at Merchiston Castle School [2] he played every position from 9 to 15.

Rufus McLean
Birth nameRufus McLean
Date of birth (2000-03-02) 2 March 2000
Place of birthBoston, United States
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight84 kg (13 st 3 lb)
SchoolMerchiston Castle School
UniversityUniversity of Strathclyde
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing / Fullback
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020– Glasgow Warriors 17 (25)
Correct as of 1 February 2022
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019–20 Scotland U20 6 (20)
2021- Scotland 2 (10)

Rugby Union career

Professional career

McLean signed his first professional contract for Glasgow Warriors in June 2020.[3] He made his debut for Glasgow Warriors in the re-arranged Round 9 of the 2020–21 Pro14 against Edinburgh.[4] He won the Warriors 'Try of the Season' award for 2020/21 for a try against Dragons at the Principality Stadium.

International career

McLean has been capped at Scotland U18s and Scotland U20s scoring 4 tries in 6 appearances for the latter.


McLean received his first call up to the senior Scotland squad in March 2021 for the 2021 Six Nations Championship.[5]

He made his Scotland debut against Tonga on 30 October 2021. Scotland won the match 60 - 14, with McLean scoring 2 tries.[6]

International tries
As of 30 October 2021[7]
Try Opposing team Location Venue Competition Date Result Score
[1-2]  Tonga Edinburgh, Scotland Murrayfield Stadium Autumn Nations Series 30 October 2021 Win 60 – 14

References
  1. "Rufus McLean". Glasgow Warriors. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. "Made in Merchiston - Jamie Dobie and Rufus McLean".
  3. "Warriors Sign "Exciting Young Talent" McLean". Glasgow Warriors. 29 June 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  4. "Glasgow 23-22 Edinburgh: Hosts level 1872 Cup series at 1-1 with Pro14 win". BBC Sport. 16 January 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  5. "Six Nations 2021: Sam Skinner in Scotland squad preparing for Ireland". BBC. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  6. "Scotland v Tonga".
  7. "Scotland v Tonga".


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