Ruaridh MacKenzie explained

Ruaridh Mackenzie
Birth Date:10 August 1995
Birth Place:Inverness, Scotland
Weight:114kg (251lb)
Ru Amateuryears:
2016-
Ru Amateurclubs:Bond University RFC
Ayr
Super14years:-
School:Christchurch Boys' High School
University:Bond University, Australia
Relatives:Gregor Mackenzie, father

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]

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]

External links

Notes and References

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