Max McFarland

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Max McFarland
Birth nameMax McFarland
Date of birth (1993-07-13) 13 July 1993 (age 31) [1]
Place of birth London
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) [1]
Weight84 kg (13 st 3 lb) [1]
School Clongowes Wood College
University Trinity College Dublin
Rugby union career
Position(s) Back three & scrum half
Current team Great Britain Rugby 7s
Amateur team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2012 -2016 DUFC ()
– Clontarf ()
2014, 2016 Edinburgh ()
2017 Munster ()
2017– Glasgow Warriors ()
National sevens team
YearsTeamComps
2014–2024 Scotland 7s & Great Britain 7s 50
Medal record
Men's rugby sevens
Representing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
European Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 Kraków–Małopolska Team competition

Max McFarland (born 13 July 1993) is a Scottish rugby union player who has excelled at both 15s and 7s levels. Known for his versatility, McFarland has played in a variety of positions, including back three and scrum-half. [2] McFarland was born in London, and qualified to play for Scotland through his Glaswegian grandfather Tom Laidlaw. [3]

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Early life

McFarland's rugby journey began at Headfort School and Clongowes Wood College, two institutions with a strong tradition of producing rugby talent. Before turning professional, he gained valuable experience playing for Navan RFC, DUFC, and Clontarf RFC in the All-Ireland League. McFarland achieved notable success during his youth, winning the Leinster Schools senior cup with Clongowes and an All-Ireland league medal with Clontarf. He also played a crucial role in Trinity Rugby's promotion to the AIL 1A, [4] scoring match-winning tries in both the semi-final and final against Ballynahinch and Ballymena. [2] Before turning professional, McFarland scored a hattrick against the Barbarian Football Club and also represented Watsonians RFC. [2]

Professional career

McFarland's professional career took off when he joined the Leinster Rugby underage system and the academy. [5] He later made the move to Edinburgh Rugby in 2014. He had a brief stint with Munster Rugby, [2] gaining further experience and exposure. In November 2017, McFarland signed for Glasgow Warriors. [6]

International career

Born in London, McFarland qualified to play for Scotland through his grandfather Tom Kennedy Laidlaw who was born in Glasgow. McFarland's international career began with Scotland 7s. McFarland was called up to the Scotland 7s squad for the 2014 Sevens Grand Prix Series in Manchester where he made his international debut. [2]

He represented his country in numerous World Series tournaments and the Commonwealth Games. His exceptional skills and athleticism earned him a place in the Scotland 7s squad for the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens.

McFarland established himself as one of the top points and try scorers in the history of Scotland rugby 7s. His contributions to the team's success were invaluable, and he became a fan favorite for his electrifying performances on the field.

One of the most significant moments in McFarland's career came in 2021 when he was selected to represent Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics where the team finished 4th. McFarland represented the Barbarian Football Club in 2023.

He played for Great Britain 7s until 2024.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Max McFarland".
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Warriors sign winger McFarland - Glasgow Warriors". www.glasgowwarriors.org.
  3. ↑ "Glasgow sign Max McFarland on partnership deal with Scotland 7s". www.scotsman.com.
  4. ↑ "Ulster Bank League profiles: Dublin University face uphill task as Division 1A newcomers". 16 September 2016.
  5. ↑ "MacRae names one new cap for Manchester - Scottish Rugby Union". www.scottishrugby.org.
  6. ↑ Dollery, Paul. "Glasgow Warriors have snapped up Irish speedster Max McFarland".


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