Josh McKay (rugby union) explained

Josh McKay
Fullname:Joshua Alexander McKay
Birth Date:10 October 1997
Birth Place:Christchurch, New Zealand
Height:1840NaN0
Weight:950NaN0
School:Christchurch Boys' High School
University:Lincoln University
Position:Wing, Fullback
Years1:2017–21
Apps1:50
Points1:110
Years2:2018–20
Clubs2:Highlanders
Apps2:15
Points2:20
Years3:2021
Clubs3:Crusaders
Apps3:2
Points3:0
Years4:2021-
Clubs4:Glasgow Warriors
Apps4:40
Points4:35
Repyears1:2016–2017
Repteam1:New Zealand U20
Repcaps1:4
Reppoints1:10
Clubupdate:24 October 2022

Joshua Alexander McKay (born 10 October 1997) is a New Zealand rugby union player. He plays for Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship. His playing position is wing or fullback. He has also represented the New Zealand U20.

Rugby Union career

Professional career

McKay represented the for three seasons, before joining the ahead of the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season.[1] [2]

McKay played for the in the Super Rugby competition and in the Mitre 10 Cup in 2021.

In February 2021, McKay was announced as joining the Glasgow Warriors in Scotland ahead of the 2021–22 season.[3] McKay said of the move:[4]

I like attacking with the ball in hand, I’m a balanced rugby player and I think I can make an impact on both attack and defence. I really think the style of Glasgow’s play will suit me. I’ve watched Glasgow Warriors games on TV and I’m very excited for my first taste of northern hemisphere footy. I can’t wait to run out at Scotstoun in a Warriors jersey for the first time.

McKay made his competitive debut for the Warriors on 4 December 2021 in a match against the Dragons at Scotstoun Stadium. He became Glasgow Warrior No. 338.[5] The Glasgow side won the match in a bonus point victory.[6]

He won Glasgow Warriors try of the season for 2021-22.[7] He won the Glasgow Warriors Player of the Season award for 2023-24.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Highlanders name squad for 2021 . Highlanders . 3 December 2020 . 3 December 2020.
  2. News: Late additions boost Crusaders for 2021 season . Super Rugby NZ . 19 January 2021 . 19 January 2021.
  3. News: Josh McKay signs for Glasgow Warriors. Glasgow Warriors. 18 February 2021. 18 February 2021.
  4. Web site: Josh McKay signs for Glasgow Warriors. Glasgow Warriors.
  5. Web site: Josh McKay. Glasgow Warriors.
  6. Web site: Bonus-point win pleases Murchie. Glasgow Warriors.
  7. https://x.com/GlasgowWarriors/status/1529216473499156480
  8. https://x.com/GlasgowWarriors/status/1797027700890009846