Luke McAlister

Last updated

Luke McAlister
Luke McAlister 2016.jpg
McAlister in 2016
Birth nameCharles Luke McAlister
Date of birth (1983-08-28) 28 August 1983 (age 40)
Place of birth Waitara, Taranaki, New Zealand
Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight93 kg (14 st 9 lb)
School Westlake Boys High School
Notable relative(s) Charlie McAlister (father)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half, Centre, Fullback
Amateur team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
Silverdale United R.F.C [1] ()
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2002–2011
2004–2011
2007–2009
2011–2017
2017–2018
2018
2019–		 North Harbour
Blues
Sale Sharks
Toulouse
Toulon
Clermont
Shimizu Blue Sharks 		52
51
36
143
4
9
4		 (461)
(389)
(204)
(806)
(6)
(18)
(7)
Correct as of 22 February 2021
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2002–2004
2005–2009
2005
2005–2010		 New Zealand Colts
New Zealand
Junior All Blacks
New Zealand Māori 		8
31
3
5		 (67)
(153)
(17)
(38)
Correct as of 1 July 2018

Charles Luke McAlister (born 28 August 1983 in Waitara) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He plays at fly-half and at centre. He is the brother of New Zealand women's sevens player Kayla McAlister and son of rugby league footballer Charlie McAlister.

Contents

Career

McAlister kicking a conversion for Toulouse against Castres on 10 March 2012 ST vs CO 2012-03-10 - 42 - Conversion kick by Luke McAlister.jpg
McAlister kicking a conversion for Toulouse against Castres on 10 March 2012

McAlister was born in Waitara, New Zealand, and attended Westlake Boys High School, where he played first five-eighth. He played for Silverdale in the North Harbour premier competition before making his provincial debut for North Harbour in 2002 and Super Rugby debut for the Blues in 2004. He made his international debut for New Zealand aged 21, versus the British and Irish Lions in 2005.

In June 2006, his father, Charlie, resigned his position as head coach of the Manawatu team in the Air New Zealand Cup. Charlie McAlister is a former rugby league footballer, and Luke McAlister lived in the Manchester area from the age of four to 13 while his father played rugby league for Oldham, Castleford and the Sheffield Eagles, during which time Luke was a member of the Manchester United Academy. [2]

Following the announcement of his inclusion in the All Blacks squad for the 2007 Rugby World Cup, it was announced on 23 July 2007 that McAlister would be joining Guinness Premiership side Sale Sharks after the World Cup on a two-year deal. It was also reported that he had turned down offers from both Munster and Toulouse to join Sale. [3]

McAlister played in four of the All Blacks' five matches at the 2007 Rugby World Cup, including the 20–18 quarter-final loss to France, in which he was controversially sent to the sin bin for an obstruction. France converted the resulting penalty, and the sin-binning was cited by many New Zealand fans as one of the reasons why their team lost the match. Over the course of the tournament, McAlister accumulated a total of 17 points.

In 2009 after two seasons with Sale in the Guinness Premiership, McAlister returned to New Zealand, where he re-signed with North Harbour and the Blues, with the intention of regaining his place in the national side. He appeared for the All Blacks as a substitute for Stephen Donald against France in Wellington on 20 June 2009. [4]

From August 2011, McAlister played for Stade Toulousain in France's Top 14 championship. [5] On his first season with Toulouse, he won the Bouclier de Brennus. He played a crucial role in it, scoring all of his team's points during the final. [6] [7] [8]

On 12 May 2017, McAlister left Toulouse to sign for former Top 14 champions Toulon ahead of the 2017–18 season. [9]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stade Toulousain</span> French rugby union club, based in Toulouse

Stade Toulousain, also referred to as Toulouse, is a professional rugby union club based in Toulouse, France. They compete in the Top 14, France's top division of rugby, and the European Rugby Champions Cup.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">North Harbour Rugby Union</span> Sports club

The North Harbour Rugby Union (NHRU), commonly known as North Harbour or simply Harbour, is the governing body of rugby union that encompasses a wide geographical area north of Auckland that includes North Shore City, Rodney District, the Hibiscus Coast and part of Waitakere City. There are 12 rugby clubs from Mahurangi RFC, based in Warkworth, Rodney District, in the north through to Massey the southernmost area of the union.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Andrew Sheridan</span> British Lions & England international rugby union player

Andrew John Sheridan is a retired English rugby union player who played as a loosehead prop.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">RC Toulon</span> French rugby union club

Rugby Club Toulonnais, also referred to as Rugby Club Toulon or simply Toulon, is a French professional rugby union club based in Toulon and competing in the Top 14. Located on the French Riviera, in the Provence region, the club plays its home games at the 17,500-capacity Stade Mayol.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Ashton</span> England dual-code rugby international footballer

Christopher John Ashton is a retired English rugby union and former rugby league footballer, and one of the few players who have represented England in both rugby codes. Ashton primarily played wing and secondarily played fullback.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ma'a Nonu</span> New Zealand rugby union player

Ma'a Allan Nonu is a professional rugby union player from New Zealand who currently plays for the San Diego Legion in Major League Rugby (MLR). He plays in the inside centre, but can also cover outside centre and wing.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pat Lam</span> NZ & Samoa international rugby union player

Patrick Richard Lam is a rugby union coach and former player. He is currently Director of Rugby at Bristol Bears in England's Premiership Rugby.

Philippe Georges Saint-André is a former French rugby union footballer and was most recently the manager of Top 14 side Montpellier. He earned 69 test caps for France between 1990 and 1997. His preferred position was wing but he could also play at centre. After retiring, Saint-André has found success as a rugby coach in both England and France. He was serving as director of rugby at Toulon before being announced as the successful candidate for head coach of France from 2011 to 2015. He formally took charge of the national team on 1 December 2011, and left his post on 17 October 2015 following a 13–62 loss to New Zealand.

Greg Rawlinson is a New Zealand international rugby union player. Rawlinson, who has made four appearances for the All Blacks, was born in South Africa and moved to New Zealand in 2002. The second row rejected overtures from the Springboks to remain in All Black contention and was rewarded with a call-up to face Ireland in June 2006. He became only the second ever South African-born All Black, the other being Andrew Mehrtens who was also born in Durban.

Mitre Sports International Ltd., mostly known as Mitre, is an English sports equipment manufacturer based in Wakefield. Mitre is mainly focused on association football but also providing equipment for other sports. Having founded in 1817 in Huddersfield, the company is one of the oldest of its type in the world. Mitre is currently a subsidiary of the British family–owned Pentland Group.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tasesa Lavea</span> NZ & Samoa dual-code rugby international player

Tasesa James Lavea is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former professional rugby league and rugby union footballer. He is of Samoan and Māori descent and heritage, and he coaches the 1st XV for Saint Kentigern College.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Carl Hayman</span> New Zealand rugby union player

Carl Joseph Hayman is a retired New Zealand rugby union footballer who played at tighthead prop. Hayman has previously played for the Highlanders in Super Rugby, Otago in the NPC, and Newcastle Falcons in the English Premiership, as well as making 45 appearances for New Zealand at international level. Hayman announced his retirement from professional rugby in January 2015, aged 35. Post retirement Hayman has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia and probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Daniel Braid</span> Rugby player

Daniel John Braid is a former rugby union player from New Zealand who captained Sale Sharks in the English Premiership. He played at open-side flanker. Previously, he played for the Blues in Super Rugby. He also won six full caps for the All Blacks between 2002 and 2010.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe</span> Argentine rugby player

Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He played for Toulon in the French Top 14, having moved from Sale Sharks in England's Guinness Premiership. He previously played for Liceo Naval. He usually plays in the back row.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jerome Kaino</span> New Zealand rugby union player

Jerome Kaino is a former New Zealand rugby union player.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sale Sharks</span> Professional rugby union club from Greater Manchester, England.

Sale Sharks is a professional rugby union club from Greater Manchester, England. Its team play in Premiership Rugby, and have been in England's top division of rugby union continuously since 1995. Originally founded in 1861 as Sale Football Club, it is one of the oldest existing football clubs. It adopted the nickname Sharks in 1999.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">James O'Connor (rugby union)</span> Rugby player

James David O'Connor is an Australian professional rugby union footballer who currently plays for Queensland Reds in Super Rugby. He made his international debut for Australia in 2008 at the age of eighteen. He has played for the Western Force and Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby. In 2013 he played for English Premiership side London Irish, and in the 2014–15 season he moved to France to play in the Top 14 competition for Toulon. His regular playing positions are Fly-half, Centre, Fullback and Wing.

Charlie McAlister is a former Scotland international rugby league footballer who played as a professional in England and Australia.

Howard Kevin Tamati, generally known as Howie Tamati, is a New Zealand politician and former professional rugby league footballer and coach who played for New Zealand. He is the cousin of fellow international Kevin Tamati.

The history of Sale Sharks dates back to the club's founding in 1861 and is one of the oldest clubs in English rugby. Throughout their history, the Sale Sharks have been one of the leading rugby union clubs in the North of England.

References

  1. ↑ "Silverdale United Rugby Football Club - International Honours". Archived from the original on 6 February 2016. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  2. ↑ Mortimer, Gavin (November 2007). "Headline makers: Luke McAlister". Rugby World (569): 78–79.
  3. ↑ "All Black McAlister to join Sale". BBC Sport. 23 July 2007. Retrieved 6 November 2007.
  4. ↑ "All Blacks level series in slugfest" (Press release). All Blacks. 20 June 2009. Retrieved 21 June 2009.
  5. ↑ "McAlister confirms Toulouse switch". ESPN. 17 June 2011.
  6. ↑ "McAlister kicks Toulouse into final". Planet Rugby. 2 June 2012. Archived from the original on 5 August 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
  7. ↑ "Toulouse defend Top 14 title". Planet Rugby. 12 June 2012. Archived from the original on 21 June 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
  8. ↑ "Luke McAlister Profile". Itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
  9. ↑ "Former All-Black fly-half Luke McAlister leaves Toulouse for Toulon next season". Stuff.co.nz. 12 May 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.