Reuben Logan
| Birth name | Reuben McKerrow Logan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 28 July 2005[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 115 kg (18.1 st; 254 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Shiplake College, Berkhamsted School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Kenny Logan (father), Gabby Logan (mother), Terry Yorath (grandfather) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Reuben McKerrow Logan (born 28 July 2005) is an English professional rugby union player who plays for Northampton Saints. He is the son of Scottish former rugby international Kenny Logan and television presenter Gabby Logan.
Early life[edit]
He attended Shiplake College before moving to Berkhamsted School.[2] With Berkhamsted he won the English Schools Cup in 2021.[3] He was a back but transitioned into a back row forward.[4]
Career[edit]
He was in the academy of Wasps RFC.[5] He signed a professional contract with Northampton Saints in March 2023.[6] Northampton announced he would be in the intake for the senior academy squad for the 2023-24 season.[7] He made his senior debut for Northampton in the Premiership Rugby Cup in September 2023.[8]
International career[edit]
Logan was called up to the England under-18 rugby team in March 2023 and played 5 matches.[9] In October 2023 he was named in a 32 man England under-20 rugby union squad for the 2023-24 season.[10]
He is spending the 2023/24 season dual registered to Hinckley RFC in National 2 West where is a regular in the number 8 shirt
Personal life[edit]
He is the son of Scottish former rugby international Kenny Logan and television presenter and former international gymnast Gabby Logan, and grandson of former Wales football manager Terry Yorath. He has a twin sister called Lois, and grew up with his family in Buckinghamshire.[11][12]
References[edit]
- ^ "Reuben Logan". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ Vickers, Tom (13 March 2023). "Saints confirm six talented youngsters will join Senior Academy". Northampton Chronicle. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Berkhamsted crowned SOCS Daily Mail Schools Trophy champions for the first time in their history after beating Dulwich 24-3 to edge past Sedbergh". Schoolsrugby.co.uk. 23 December 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ James, Dylan (14 March 2023). "Gabby Logan's 'powerful' teenage son signs with English giants". Walesonline. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "5 sons looking to follow in their famous fathers' footsteps, including Gabby Logan's lad". Ruck.co.uk. 1 March 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Gabby and Kenny Logan's son signs first professional rugby contract". Ruck.co.uk. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ Vickers, Tom (13 March 2023). "Saints confirm six talented youngsters will join Senior Academy". Northampton Chronicle. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ Vickers, Tom (16 September 2023). "Saints cruise to comfortable cup win against Cambridge". Northampton Chronicle. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Pollock and Logan selected for England Under-18s against France". Northampton Saints. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Gabby Logan's powerhouse son named in England U20 squad for the 2023/24 season". Ruck.co.uk. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ Wilkins, Bridie (26 July 2022). "Gabby Logan's rural family mansion is truly stunning – inside photos". Hello Magazine. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ Christie, Janet (22 October 2022). "Gabby Logan's frank and funny midlife memoir is the half time team talk we all need". Scotsman.com. Retrieved 19 March 2023.