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{{short description|South African rugby union player}}
{{short description|South African rugby union player}}
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{{Infobox rugby biography
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| name = Dean Muir
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| relatives =
| relatives =
| position = [[Hooker (rugby union)|Hooker]]
| position = [[Hooker (rugby union)|Hooker]]
| currentclub = [[San Diego Legion]]
| currentclub = [[Houston SaberCats]]
| youthyears1 = 2006–2008
| youthyears1 = 2006–2008
| youthclubs1 = {{Rut|Sharks (Currie Cup)}}
| youthclubs1 = {{Rut|Sharks (Currie Cup)}}
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| apps5 = 1
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| points5 = 0
| years6 = 2019–present
| years6 = 2019–2021
| clubs6 = [[San Diego Legion]]
| clubs6 = [[San Diego Legion]]
| apps6 = 0
| apps6 = 33
| points6 = 20
| points6 = 40
| years7 = 2022–
| clubs7 = [[Houston SaberCats]]
| apps7 = 24
| points7 = 70
| amatyears1 = 2010
| amatyears1 = 2010
| amatteam1 = {{Rut|TUT Vikings}}
| amatteam1 = {{Rut|TUT Vikings}}
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| amatpoints2 = 5
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| clubupdate = 29 December 2018
| clubupdate = 26 June 2023
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'''Dean Muir''' (born 6 February 1989) is a South African [[rugby union]] player currently playing hooker position for the [[San Diego Legion]] in [[Major League Rugby]] (MLR).<ref name="SARU Player Profile Dean Muir">{{SA Rugby Player Profile | id=41506 | name=Dean Muir | date=30 May 2016}}</ref>
'''Dean Muir''' (born 6 February 1989) is a South African [[rugby union]] player currently playing hooker position for the [[Houston SaberCats]] in [[Major League Rugby]] (MLR) where he is team captain.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.americasrugbynews.com/2022/02/04/mlr-2022-houston-sabercats-vs-la-giltinis-arn-guide/ | title=MLR 2022 – Houston SaberCats vs LA Giltinis – ARN Guide | date=5 February 2022 }}</ref> He previously played for the [[San Diego Legion]] of the MLR.<ref name="SARU Player Profile Dean Muir">{{SA Rugby Player Profile | id=41506 | name=Dean Muir | date=30 May 2016}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
He represented the {{Rut|Sharks (Currie Cup)}} at the 2006 and 2007 Under–18 [[Craven Week]] tournaments and played for the Sharks' Under–19 team the following season.
He represented the {{Rut|Sharks (Currie Cup)}} at the 2006 and 2007 Under–18 [[Craven Week]] tournaments and played for the Sharks' Under–19 team the following season.


In 2010, he played for the {{Rut|TUT Vikings}} in the [[2010 Varsity Cup]].
In 2010, he played for the {{Rut|TUT Vikings}} in the [[2010 Varsity Cup]].{{fact|date=September 2023}}


He returned to the Sharks and was included in their squad for the [[2012 Vodacom Cup]]. He was named on the bench for the game against the {{Rut|Boland Cavaliers}}, but failed to make an appearance.<ref name="Regent Boland Kavaliers 21-19 Sharks XV">{{SA Rugby Match Centre | id=103971 | homeid=11431 | awayid=11471 | leagueid=1211 | hometeam=Regent Boland Kavaliers | homescore=21 | awayscore=19 | awayteam=Sharks XV | matchdate=14 April 2012 | date=4 July 2016}}</ref>
He returned to the Sharks and was included in their squad for the [[2012 Vodacom Cup]]. He was named on the bench for the game against the {{Rut|Boland Cavaliers}}, but failed to make an appearance.<ref name="Regent Boland Kavaliers 21-19 Sharks XV">{{SA Rugby Match Centre | id=103971 | homeid=11431 | awayid=11471 | leagueid=1211 | hometeam=Regent Boland Kavaliers | homescore=21 | awayscore=19 | awayteam=Sharks XV | matchdate=14 April 2012 | date=4 July 2016}}</ref>


In the second half of 2012, he joined the {{Rut|Border Bulldogs}}, where he made his debut in the opening game of the [[2012 Currie Cup First Division]] season against the {{Rut|SWD Eagles}}<ref name="SWD Eagles 46-8 Border Bulldogs">{{SA Rugby Match Centre | id=105021 | homeid=11771 | awayid=11751 | leagueid=1241 | hometeam=SWD Eagles | homescore=46 | awayscore=8 | awayteam=Border Bulldogs | matchdate=29 June 2012 | date=4 July 2016}}</ref> and became a regular starter for the team.
In the second half of 2012, he joined the {{Rut|Border Bulldogs}}, where he made his debut in the opening game of the [[2012 Currie Cup First Division]] season against the {{Rut|SWD Eagles}}<ref name="SWD Eagles 46-8 Border Bulldogs">{{SA Rugby Match Centre | id=105021 | homeid=11771 | awayid=11751 | leagueid=1241 | hometeam=SWD Eagles | homescore=46 | awayscore=8 | awayteam=Border Bulldogs | matchdate=29 June 2012 | date=4 July 2016}}</ref> and became a regular starter for the team.{{fact|date=September 2023}}


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 06:24, 17 April 2024

Dean Muir
Full nameDean Muir
Date of birth (1989-02-06) 6 February 1989 (age 35)
Place of birthDurban, South Africa
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Weight108 kg (17 st 0 lb; 238 lb)
SchoolGlenwood High School
UniversityUniversity of South Africa
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Houston SaberCats
Youth career
2006–2008 Sharks
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010 TUT Vikings 6 (0)
2014 UKZN Impi 10 (5)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012–2013 Border Bulldogs 31 (20)
2014–2016 Falcons 39 (20)
2017–2018 Western Province 18 (20)
2018 Stormers 6 (0)
2018 Kintetsu Liners 1 (0)
2019–2021 San Diego Legion 33 (40)
2022– Houston SaberCats 24 (70)
Correct as of 26 June 2023

Dean Muir (born 6 February 1989) is a South African rugby union player currently playing hooker position for the Houston SaberCats in Major League Rugby (MLR) where he is team captain.[1] He previously played for the San Diego Legion of the MLR.[2]

Career

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He represented the Sharks at the 2006 and 2007 Under–18 Craven Week tournaments and played for the Sharks' Under–19 team the following season.

In 2010, he played for the TUT Vikings in the 2010 Varsity Cup.[citation needed]

He returned to the Sharks and was included in their squad for the 2012 Vodacom Cup. He was named on the bench for the game against the Boland Cavaliers, but failed to make an appearance.[3]

In the second half of 2012, he joined the Border Bulldogs, where he made his debut in the opening game of the 2012 Currie Cup First Division season against the SWD Eagles[4] and became a regular starter for the team.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "MLR 2022 – Houston SaberCats vs LA Giltinis – ARN Guide". 5 February 2022.
  2. ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Dean Muir". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
  3. ^ "SA Rugby Match Centre – Regent Boland Kavaliers 21–19 Sharks XV". South African Rugby Union. 14 April 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  4. ^ "SA Rugby Match Centre – SWD Eagles 46–8 Border Bulldogs". South African Rugby Union. 29 June 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
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