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{{Short description|Scotland international rugby union player}}
{{BLP sources|date=April 2010}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2012}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Infobox rugby biography
{{Infobox rugby biography
| name = Ruaridh Jackson
| name = Ruaridh Jackson
| image = 2017.06.17.15.04.43-AUSvSCO anthems-0001 (34651888233) (Ruaridh Jackson cropped).jpg
| image =
| caption =
| caption = Jackson in 2017
| birth_name = Ruaridh James Howard Jackson
| birth_name = Ruaridh James Howard Jackson
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1988|2|12}}
| nickname =
| birth_place = [[Northampton]], [[England]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1988|02|12}}
| height = {{height|m=1.83}}
| birth_place = [[Northampton]], England
| weight = {{convert|86|kg|st lbs}}
| height = 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
| position = [[Fly-half (rugby union)|Fly-half]], [[Full back (rugby union)|Fullback]]
| weight = 13 st 7 lbs (85.7 kg)
| amatyears1 = 2017–18
| ru_position = [[Fly-half (rugby union)|Fly-half]]
| amatyears2 = 2018-
| ru_amateuryears =
| amatteam1 = [[Currie RFC|Currie]]
| ru_amateurclubs =
| amatteam2 = [[Glasgow Hawks RFC|Glasgow Hawks]]
| ru_amupdate =
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| ru_nationalteam = {{nrut|Scotland}}
| repteam1 = [[Scotland national rugby union team|Scotland]]
| ru_nationalyears = 2010–
| repyears1 = 2010–2019
| ru_nationalcaps = 28
| repcaps1 = 33
| ru_nationalpoints = (20)
| reppoints1 = 37
| ru_ntupdate = 13 February 2016
| ru_ntupdate = 5 April 2021
| ru_clubyears =2008–14<br />2014–
| years1 = 2006–2014
| ru_proclubs = {{nowrap|[[Glasgow Warriors]]<br /> [[London Wasps]]}}
| years2 = 2014–2016
| ru_clubcaps = 112<br/>22
| years3 = 2016–2017
| ru_clubpoints = (448)<br />(82)
| years4 = 2017–20
| ru_clubupdate = 28 February 2016
| clubs1 = [[Glasgow Warriors]]
| ru_currentclub =
| clubs2 = [[Wasps RFC|Wasps]]
| ru_sevensnationalyears =
| clubs3 = [[Harlequin F.C.|Harlequins]]
| ru_sevensnationalteam =
| clubs4 = [[Glasgow Warriors]]
| ru_sevensnationalcomp =
| apps1 = 112
| ru_sevensupdate =
| apps2 = 19
| other =
| apps3 = 18
| occupation = Rugby player
| apps4 = 50
| family =
| points1 = 443
| spouse =
| points2 = 78
| children =
| points3 = 77
| relatives =
| points4 = 47
| school = [[Robert Gordon's College]]
| ru_clubupdate = 24 March 2018
| university =
| repsevensyears1 = 2018–
| repsevensteam1 = [[Scotland national rugby sevens team|Scotland 7s]]
| repsevenscomp1 = 0 (0)
| ru_sevensupdate = 24 March 2018
| occupation = Rugby player
| school = [[Robert Gordon's College]]
| coachteams1 = [[Glasgow Academicals RFC|Glasgow Academicals]] ''(Asst.)''
| coachyears1 = 2019-
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}}


'''Ruaridh James Howard Jackson''' (born 12 February 1988) is a former [[Scotland national rugby union team|Scotland]] international [[rugby union]] player. He previously played for [[Glasgow Warriors]] in the [[Pro14]]. Jackson started his career playing at [[Fly-half (rugby union)|fly-half]], but soon transitioned to playing at [[Full back (rugby union)|full-back]], where he usually remained on his return to [[Glasgow Warriors]] in 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.glasgowwarriors.org/news/17/08/24/jackson-returns-face-dragons|title=Jackson returns to face Dragons - Glasgow Warriors|website=glasgowwarriors.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=BBC|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/52709651}}</ref>
'''Ruaridh James Howard Jackson''' (born 12 February 1988) is a [[Scotland|Scottish]] [[rugby union]] footballer.


==Rugby Union career==
Jackson made his international debut for [[Scotland national rugby union team|Scotland]] in the autumn of 2010, coming on as a substitute in the test against the [[All Blacks]]. He also came off the bench against [[Samoa national rugby union team|Samoa]] two weeks later, kicking the winning penalty goal in the 80th minute in a match played at [[Aberdeen]], Jackson's home town.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_union/scottish/9230505.stm bbc.co.uk "Scotland 19–16 Samoa"]</ref>
Jackson was the starting Fly-Half for Scotland's 2013 Six Nations campaign, but failed to bring the best from Scotland's attacking players. He was dropped halfway through the Championship for Glasgow teammate Duncan Weir.<ref>[[2013 Six Nations Championship]]</ref>


===Amateur career===
In the 2013/14 season, Jackson was again a back-up for Duncan Weir for Glasgow and Scotland. In March 2014 it was reported that he would not be offered another contact from Glasgow.<ref>http://www.scotsman.com/sport/rugby/latest/glasgow-duncan-weir-signs-jackson-set-to-exit-1-3334580</ref> As of the 2014–15 season, he will play for English side [[Wasps]] in the [[Aviva Premiership]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.premiershiprugby.com/news/31374.php#.VN5-2S44OSo|publisher=Premiership Rugby|title=Wasps sign Scotland fly-half Ruaridh Jackson from Glasgow Warriors|date=23 April 2014|accessdate=13 February 2015}}</ref>
Jackson was drafted to [[Currie RFC|Currie]] in the [[Scottish Premiership (rugby)|Scottish Premiership]] for the 2017–18 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.glasgowwarriors.org/news/17/08/28/warriors-find-out-pro-draft-destinations|title=Warriors find out pro draft destinations - Glasgow Warriors|website=glasgowwarriors.org}}</ref>

Jackson has been drafted to [[Glasgow Hawks RFC|Glasgow Hawks]] in the [[Scottish Premiership (rugby)|Scottish Premiership]] for the 2018–19 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scottishrugby.org/news/tennent's-premiership-clubs-decide-pro-player-draft|title=Tennent's Premiership clubs decide pro-player draft|website=Scottish Rugby Union}}</ref>

===Professional career===
Jackson signed for [[Glasgow Warriors]] in 2006, making his competitive debut on 27 October 2006; becoming [[List of Glasgow Warriors players|Glasgow Warrior No. 156]].

In the 2013–14 season, Jackson was the back-up stand-off for Duncan Weir at both domestic and international levels. In March 2014, it was reported that he would not be offered another contract from Glasgow.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/rugby-union-2-14915/glasgow-duncan-weir-signs-jackson-set-to-exit-1-3334580|title=Glasgow: Duncan Weir signs, Jackson set to exit|website=scotsman.com}}</ref> From 2014 to 2016, he played for English side [[Wasps RFC|Wasps]] in the [[Aviva Premiership]], though his first season saw little action due to a serious injury.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.premiershiprugby.com/news/31374.php#.VN5-2S44OSo|publisher=Premiership Rugby|title=Wasps sign Scotland fly-half Ruaridh Jackson from Glasgow Warriors|date=23 April 2014|access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref>

In May 2016, it was confirmed that Jackson would be joining Premiership rivals Harlequins ahead of the 2016–17 season.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/36192349|title=Harlequins to sign Scotland fly-half Ruaridh Jackson from Wasps|work=BBC Sport|date=3 May 2016|via=bbc.co.uk}}</ref>

Jackson re-signed for [[Glasgow Warriors]] in the summer of 2017, and extended his contract for a further year in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.glasgowwarriors.org/glasgow-warriors/player/ruaridh-jackson|title=Glasgow Warriors (Ruaridh Jackson ) - Glasgow Warriors|website=glasgowwarriors.org}}</ref> He played mostly at full-back, having mostly played fly- half earlier in his career.

===International career===
Jackson made his international debut for [[Scotland national rugby union team|Scotland]] in the autumn of 2010, coming on as a substitute in the test against the [[All Blacks]]. He also came off the bench against [[Samoa national rugby union team|Samoa]] two weeks later, kicking the winning penalty goal in the 80th minute in a match played in [[Aberdeen]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_union/scottish/9230505.stm|title=Scotland 19-16 Samoa|date=27 November 2010|via=news.bbc.co.uk}}</ref>
Jackson was the starting fly-half for Scotland's 2013 Six Nations campaign, but was dropped from the starting XV halfway through the Championship for Glasgow teammate Duncan Weir.<ref>[[2013 Six Nations Championship]]</ref> Jackson was selected for Scotland's 2018 tour to Canada, USA and Argentina, and started the first game against Canada. He was called up for the Scotland Sevens squad for the Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast in 2018.

In March 2019, Jackson returned to the Scotland national squad prior to the [[Calcutta Cup]] match of the [[2019 Six Nations Championship|Six Nations]] following an injury to fellow [[Glasgow Warriors]] full-back [[Stuart Hogg]].

===Coaching career===
It was announced on 8 May 2019 that Jackson would be a Backs coach for [[Glasgow Academicals RFC|Glasgow Academicals]] for the 2019–20 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.glasgowwarriors.com/articles/news/010505.php|title=Glasgow Warriors - Coaching role for Ruaridh Jackson|website=glasgowwarriors.com}}</ref>

===Retirement===
In May 2020 Jackson announced that he would retire from playing professional rugby at the end of the 2019/2020 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theoffsideline.com/ruaridh-jackson-retirement/|title=Ruaridh Jackson announces retirement from professional rugby|date=18 May 2020|via=theoffsideline.com}}</ref>

==Business career==
Jackson co-owns his own organic gin production company ''The Garden Shed Drinks Company'' which he runs with fellow ex-Glasgow Warrior [[Ryan Grant (rugby union)|Ryan Grant]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://therpa.co.uk/news/2018/10/the-gin-maker-ruaridh-jackson/|title = The Gin Maker: Ruaridh Jackson}}</ref>

After his rugby union retirement, Jackson became a Brand Development Manager for ''The Glenturret'' single malt Scotch whisky.<ref>https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ruaridh-jackson-31518b76 {{Self-published source|date=June 2022}}</ref>


==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:00, 9 November 2024

Ruaridh Jackson
Jackson in 2017
Birth nameRuaridh James Howard Jackson
Date of birth (1988-02-12) 12 February 1988 (age 36)
Place of birthNorthampton, England
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight86 kg (13.5 st; 190 lb)
SchoolRobert Gordon's College
Occupation(s)Rugby player
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half, Fullback
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017–18 Currie ()
2018- Glasgow Hawks ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2006–2014 Glasgow Warriors 112 (443)
2014–2016 Wasps 19 (78)
2016–2017 Harlequins 18 (77)
2017–20 Glasgow Warriors 50 (47)
Correct as of 24 March 2018
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–2019 Scotland 33 (37)
Correct as of 5 April 2021
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2018– Scotland 7s 0 (0)
Correct as of 24 March 2018
Coaching career
Years Team
2019- Glasgow Academicals (Asst.)

Ruaridh James Howard Jackson (born 12 February 1988) is a former Scotland international rugby union player. He previously played for Glasgow Warriors in the Pro14. Jackson started his career playing at fly-half, but soon transitioned to playing at full-back, where he usually remained on his return to Glasgow Warriors in 2017.[1][2]

Rugby Union career

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Amateur career

[edit]

Jackson was drafted to Currie in the Scottish Premiership for the 2017–18 season.[3]

Jackson has been drafted to Glasgow Hawks in the Scottish Premiership for the 2018–19 season.[4]

Professional career

[edit]

Jackson signed for Glasgow Warriors in 2006, making his competitive debut on 27 October 2006; becoming Glasgow Warrior No. 156.

In the 2013–14 season, Jackson was the back-up stand-off for Duncan Weir at both domestic and international levels. In March 2014, it was reported that he would not be offered another contract from Glasgow.[5] From 2014 to 2016, he played for English side Wasps in the Aviva Premiership, though his first season saw little action due to a serious injury.[6]

In May 2016, it was confirmed that Jackson would be joining Premiership rivals Harlequins ahead of the 2016–17 season.[7]

Jackson re-signed for Glasgow Warriors in the summer of 2017, and extended his contract for a further year in 2018.[8] He played mostly at full-back, having mostly played fly- half earlier in his career.

International career

[edit]

Jackson made his international debut for Scotland in the autumn of 2010, coming on as a substitute in the test against the All Blacks. He also came off the bench against Samoa two weeks later, kicking the winning penalty goal in the 80th minute in a match played in Aberdeen.[9] Jackson was the starting fly-half for Scotland's 2013 Six Nations campaign, but was dropped from the starting XV halfway through the Championship for Glasgow teammate Duncan Weir.[10] Jackson was selected for Scotland's 2018 tour to Canada, USA and Argentina, and started the first game against Canada. He was called up for the Scotland Sevens squad for the Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast in 2018.

In March 2019, Jackson returned to the Scotland national squad prior to the Calcutta Cup match of the Six Nations following an injury to fellow Glasgow Warriors full-back Stuart Hogg.

Coaching career

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It was announced on 8 May 2019 that Jackson would be a Backs coach for Glasgow Academicals for the 2019–20 season.[11]

Retirement

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In May 2020 Jackson announced that he would retire from playing professional rugby at the end of the 2019/2020 season.[12]

Business career

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Jackson co-owns his own organic gin production company The Garden Shed Drinks Company which he runs with fellow ex-Glasgow Warrior Ryan Grant.[13]

After his rugby union retirement, Jackson became a Brand Development Manager for The Glenturret single malt Scotch whisky.[14]

References

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  1. ^ "Jackson returns to face Dragons - Glasgow Warriors". glasgowwarriors.org.
  2. ^ "BBC". BBC Sport.
  3. ^ "Warriors find out pro draft destinations - Glasgow Warriors". glasgowwarriors.org.
  4. ^ "Tennent's Premiership clubs decide pro-player draft". Scottish Rugby Union.
  5. ^ "Glasgow: Duncan Weir signs, Jackson set to exit". scotsman.com.
  6. ^ "Wasps sign Scotland fly-half Ruaridh Jackson from Glasgow Warriors". Premiership Rugby. 23 April 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
  7. ^ "Harlequins to sign Scotland fly-half Ruaridh Jackson from Wasps". BBC Sport. 3 May 2016 – via bbc.co.uk.
  8. ^ "Glasgow Warriors (Ruaridh Jackson ) - Glasgow Warriors". glasgowwarriors.org.
  9. ^ "Scotland 19-16 Samoa". 27 November 2010 – via news.bbc.co.uk.
  10. ^ 2013 Six Nations Championship
  11. ^ "Glasgow Warriors - Coaching role for Ruaridh Jackson". glasgowwarriors.com.
  12. ^ "Ruaridh Jackson announces retirement from professional rugby". 18 May 2020 – via theoffsideline.com.
  13. ^ "The Gin Maker: Ruaridh Jackson".
  14. ^ https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ruaridh-jackson-31518b76 [self-published source]
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