Rufus McLean

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Rufus McLean
Birth nameRufus McLean
Date of birth (2000-03-02) 2 March 2000 (age 23)
Place of birth Boston, United States
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight84 kg (13 st 3 lb)
School Merchiston Castle School
University University of Strathclyde
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing / Fullback
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2020–2023 Glasgow Warriors 24 (30)
2024 American Raptors ()
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2019–2020 Scotland U20 6 (20)
2021– Scotland 3 (10)
2022 Scotland 'A' 1 (5)
Correct as of 18 July 2022

Rufus McLean (born 2 March 2000) [1] is a Scotland international rugby union player. He now plays for American Raptors in the Super Rugby Americas. He played 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.

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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.

His time at Glasgow Warriors was cut short when the club terminated his contract after he pleaded guilty in court to domestic abuse against his girlfriend, [5] stating that his actions "constituted gross misconduct and breach of contract". It was revealed in court that McLean abused his partner for a period of over two years, [6] for which he was issued a 10-year non-harassment order and sentenced to 120 hours of community service.

He was announced in the American Raptors squad for 2024. [7]

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. [8]

He made his Scotland debut against Tonga on 30 October 2021. Scotland won the match 60 - 14, with McLean scoring 2 tries. [9]

He was capped by Scotland 'A' on 25 June 2022 in their match against Chile. [10]

International tries

As of 30 October 2021 [11]
TryOpposing teamLocationVenueCompetitionDateResultScore
[1-2]Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga Edinburgh, Scotland Murrayfield Stadium Autumn Nations Series30 October 2021Win60 – 14

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References

  1. ↑ "Rufus McLean". Glasgow Warriors. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. ↑ "Made in Merchiston - Jamie Dobie and Rufus McLean". 23 February 2021.
  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. ↑ "Rufus McLean: Domestic abuse rugby union player given community sentence". 16 March 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  6. ↑ "Rufus McLean: Domestic abuse rugby union player given community sentence". 16 March 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  7. ↑ https://americanraptors.com/american-raptors-announce-2024-roste/
  8. ↑ "Six Nations 2021: Sam Skinner in Scotland squad preparing for Ireland". BBC. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  9. ↑ "Scotland v Tonga".
  10. ↑ "Chile v Scotland A".
  11. ↑ "Scotland v Tonga".


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