Ruaridh_MacKenzie

Ruaridh MacKenzie

Ruaridh MacKenzie

Scottish rugby union player

Ruaridh Mackenzie (born 10 August 1995) is a Scottish rugby union player who plays for Glasgow Warriors in the Number Eight or Flanker positions.[1]

Quick Facts Date of birth, Place of birth ...

Born in Scotland, Mackenzie moved to New Zealand at only 3 months old when his parents emigrated there to run a beef and crop farm in the Amuri Plains in North Canterbury.[2] His father is former Scotland international Gregor MacKenzie, now a farmer.[3]

Growing up in New Zealand, Mackenzie went to Christchurch Boys' High School. He played for the school's rugby team.[4]

In 2014 he went to Bond University in Australia, where he played for the university rugby team and Queensland Reds U20.[5]

On 18 October 2016 it was announced that he had signed with Glasgow Warriors.[6]

His contract is that of a partnership contract between Glasgow Warriors and Ayr.[7] This means when he is not in use for the Warriors, Mackenzie

plays for Ayr.[8]

He made his debut for Ayr in a 39 - 13 win over Glasgow Hawks at Millbrae on 15 October 2016.[9]

References

  1. [1]
    "Glasgow Warriors (Ruaridh Mackenzie) - Glasgow Warriors".
  2. [2]
    "Farming Country".
  3. [3]
    "BT PREMIERSHIP PREVIEW: ROUND 8 – IT'S GOING TO BE WILD IN THE WEST". 14 October 2016.
  4. [4]
    "Rugby: Otago Boys' chasing South Island title". 25 August 2012.
  5. [5]
    "Bio on Myself". 31 May 2014.
  6. [6]
    "Mackenzie signs on at Scotstoun - Glasgow Warriors".
  7. [7]
    "David Barnes reports from Millbrae - News - Glasgow Hawks RFC".
  8. [8]
    "BT Premiership Preview: High flyers Hawks travel to Ayr - Scottish Rugby Union".
  9. [9]
    "Ayr 39 Glasgow Hawks 13". 15 October 2016.
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