Max Nagy

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Max Nagy
Date of birth (1999-06-13) 13 June 1999 (age 25) [1]
Place of birth Buckingham, England
Height193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight95 kg (14 st 13 lb)
University Swansea University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing / Fullback
Youth career
Buckingham RFC
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2019– Swansea RFC 10 (15)
2021– Ospreys 32 (30)
Correct as of 20 January 2024

Max Nagy (born 13 June 1999) is an English rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship side Ospreys as a wing or fullback. [2]

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Career

Nagy was born in Buckingham, and played youth rugby for Buckingham RFC. [3] He was part of the Northampton Saints academy, playing as an outside half. After being released, he returned to Buckingham RFC, before a playing stint in New Zealand. Nagy later attended Swansea University, and played for the university team as a fullback and wing.

While at Swansea University, he signed for Swansea RFC and was part of the Ospreys Development side. [4]

Nagy was named in the squad for Round 3 of the Pro14 Rainbow Cup competition in the match against Dragons. He made his debut in the same match as a replacement, scoring a try. [5] [6] [7]

In 2024, Nagy was confirmed as eligible to represent Wales, qualifying on residency while attending Swansea University. [8]

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References

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  2. "Max Nagy". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
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  5. "Ospreys team to face the Dragons". Ospreys. 14 May 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
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  7. "Pro14 Rainbow Cup: Dragons 26-42 Ospreys". BBC Sport. 16 May 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  8. Thomas, Steffan (19 September 2024). "Warren Gatland handed new option for autumn after year of questions and mystery". Wales Online. Retrieved 19 September 2024.