Rufus McLean

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Rufus McLean
Birth nameRufus McLean
Date of birth (2000-03-02) 2 March 2000 (age 25)
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 26 (35)
2024 American Raptors 3 (0)
2025 Houston SaberCats 10 (15)
Correct as of 8 September 2024
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2019–2020 Scotland U20 6 (20)
2021–22 Scotland 3 (10)
2022 Scotland 'A' 1 (5)
2025– United States
Correct as of 18 July 2022

Rufus McLean (born 2 March 2000) [1] is a rugby union player who plays as a wing or fullback. He plays for the Houston SaberCats in Major League Rugby. Previously, he played for Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship and Scotland before being sacked January 2023, after pleading guilty to domestic abuse.

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At Merchiston Castle School, he played every position from 9 to 15. [2]

Professional rugby 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 rugby 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]

McLean was called up to the United States national rugby union team in 2025. [11]

International tries

As of 30 October 2021 [12]
TryOpposing teamLocationVenueCompetitionDateResultScore
[1-2]Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga Edinburgh, Scotland Murrayfield Stadium Autumn Nations Series30 October 2021Win60 – 14

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. ↑ "American Raptors Announce 2024 Roster". 11 January 2024.
  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. ↑ https://www.scotsman.com/sport/rugby-union/ex-scotland-winger-rufus-mclean-called-up-by-usa-after-domestic-abuse-conviction-5186238
  12. ↑ "Scotland v Tonga".
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