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Ruaridh MacKenzie
Birth nameRuaridh MacKenzie
Date of birth (1995-08-10) 10 August 1995 (age 29)
Place of birthScotland
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight104 kg (16 st 5 lb)
SchoolChristchurch Boys' High School
UniversityBond University, Australia
Notable relative(s)Gregor MacKenzie, father
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number Eight
Flanker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)

2016-
Bond University RFC
Ayr
()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016- Glasgow Warriors ()
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
Queensland Reds U20 ()

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

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.[1] His father is former Scotland international Gregor MacKenzie, now a farmer.[2]

Growing up in New Zealand, MacKenzie went to Christchurch Boys' High School. He played for the school's rugby team.[3]

In 2014 he went to Bond University in Australia, where he played for the university rugby team and Queensland Reds U20.[4]

In 2016, MacKenzie joined the Scottish Rugby Academy as part of Glasgow Warriors intake to provide cover at Number Eight and Flanker.[5]

His contract is that of a partnership contract between Glasgow Warriors and Ayr.[6] This means when he is not in use for the Warriors, MacKenzie plays for Ayr.[7]

He made his debut for Ayr in a 39 - 13 win over Glasgow Hawks at Millbrae on 15 October 2016.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Farming Country".
  2. ^ "BT PREMIERSHIP PREVIEW: ROUND 8 – IT'S GOING TO BE WILD IN THE WEST". 14 October 2016.
  3. ^ "Rugby: Otago Boys' chasing South Island title". 25 August 2012.
  4. ^ "Bio on Myself".
  5. ^ "Gregor Townsend facing range of early challenges as Glasgow Warriors prepare for Wales trip".
  6. ^ "David Barnes reports from Millbrae - News - Glasgow Hawks RFC".
  7. ^ "BT Premiership Preview: High flyers Hawks travel to Ayr - Scottish Rugby Union".
  8. ^ "Ayr 39 Glasgow Hawks 13".