Reuben Logan

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Reuben Logan
Birth nameReuben McKerrow Logan
Date of birth (2005-07-28) 28 July 2005 (age 19) [1]
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight115 kg (18.1 st; 254 lb)
School Shiplake College, Berkhamsted School
Notable relative(s) Kenny Logan (father), Gabby Logan (mother), Terry Yorath (grandfather)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
-2023 Wasps RFC ()
2023- Northampton Saints ()
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2023–24 England U18 5
2023–24 England U20
2025- Scotland U20

Reuben McKerrow Logan (born 28 July 2005) is a professional rugby union player who plays for Northampton Saints. He is the son of Scottish former rugby international Kenny Logan and television presenter Gabby Logan.

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Early life

He attended Shiplake College before moving to Berkhamsted School. [2] With Berkhamsted he won the English Schools Cup in 2021. [3] He was a back but transitioned into a back row forward. [4]

Career

He was in the academy of Wasps RFC. [5] He signed a professional contract with Northampton Saints in March 2023. [6] Northampton announced he would be in the intake for the senior academy squad for the 2023-24 season. [7] He made his senior debut for Northampton in the Premiership Rugby Cup in September 2023. [8] He was named in the Northampton starting XV for the first time for their fixture against Nottingham R.F.C. in the Premiership Rugby Cup on 9 November 2024. [9]

International career

Logan was called up to the England under-18 rugby team in March 2023 and played 5 matches. [10] In October 2023 he was named in a 32 man England under-20 rugby union squad for the 2023-24 season. [11]

In January 2025, he was named in Scotland U20 squad for the 2025 U20 Six Nations Championship. [12]

Personal life

He is the son of Scottish former rugby international Kenny Logan and television presenter and former international gymnast Gabby Logan, and grandson of former Wales football manager Terry Yorath. He has a twin sister called Lois, and grew up with his family in Buckinghamshire. [13] [14]

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References

  1. "Reuben Logan". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  2. Vickers, Tom (13 March 2023). "Saints confirm six talented youngsters will join Senior Academy". Northampton Chronicle. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  3. "Berkhamsted crowned SOCS Daily Mail Schools Trophy champions for the first time in their history after beating Dulwich 24-3 to edge past Sedbergh". Schoolsrugby.co.uk. 23 December 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  4. James, Dylan (14 March 2023). "Gabby Logan's 'powerful' teenage son signs with English giants". Walesonline. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  5. "5 sons looking to follow in their famous fathers' footsteps, including Gabby Logan's lad". Ruck.co.uk. 1 March 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  6. "Gabby and Kenny Logan's son signs first professional rugby contract". Ruck.co.uk. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  7. Vickers, Tom (13 March 2023). "Saints confirm six talented youngsters will join Senior Academy". Northampton Chronicle. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  8. Vickers, Tom (16 September 2023). "Saints cruise to comfortable cup win against Cambridge". Northampton Chronicle. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  9. Heppenstall, Ross (8 November 2024). "Kenny Logan urges winger turned back-row son to 'express himself' on club debut and discusses big Scotland or England decision". Planet Rugby. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  10. "Pollock and Logan selected for England Under-18s against France". Northampton Saints. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  11. "Gabby Logan's powerhouse son named in England U20 squad for the 2023/24 season". Ruck.co.uk. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
  12. James, Ben (22 January 2025). "Gabby Logan's giant son named in Six Nations squad as he ditches England". Walesonline. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  13. Wilkins, Bridie (26 July 2022). "Gabby Logan's rural family mansion is truly stunning – inside photos". Hello Magazine. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  14. Christie, Janet (22 October 2022). "Gabby Logan's frank and funny midlife memoir is the half time team talk we all need". Scotsman.com. Retrieved 19 March 2023.