Max Williamson Explained

Max Williamson
Birth Name:Max Williamson
Birth Date:5 August 2002
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Weight:122kg (269lb)
Position:Lock
Repteam1:Scotland U16
Repteam2:Scotland U17
Repyears2:2018
Repteam3:Scotland U20
Repcaps3:14
Reppoints3:0
Repyears3:2020-22
Repteam4:Scotland
Repcaps4:4
Reppoints4:0
Repyears4:2024
Superyears1:2021-22
Super1:Stirling Wolves
Years1:2020–
Clubs1:Glasgow Warriors
Apps1:19
Points1:10
Years2:2022
Clubs2:London Scottish
Apps2:0
Points2:0
Years3:2023
Clubs3:Doncaster Knights
Apps3:0
Points3:0
Amatyears1:2007 - 2015
Amatteam1:Stirling County
School:Dollar Academy

Max Williamson (born 5 August 2002) is a Scotland international rugby union player who plays for Glasgow Warriors at the Lock position.[1]

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

He played with Stirling County from the age of 4, before joining the Dollar Academy set-up.[2]

Professional career

Williamson joined Glasgow Warriors in 2020, initially with the Scottish Rugby Academy, before graduating from the academy with a permanent deal with the Glasgow club in 2022.[3]

He made his debut for Glasgow Warriors in a 'A' match against Edinburgh Rugby on 4 February 2021 at a closed doors match at Scotstoun Stadium. Following this he played in the pre-season match against Newcastle Falcons on 3 September 2021 replacing Lewis Bean in the second half.[4]

Williamson played for the Stirling Wolves in 2021 and 2022.[5]

With a permanent deal at the Glasgow club, he was loaned out to London Scottish,[6] and then Doncaster Knights[7] before returning for the season end, where he made a string of appearances for Glasgow Warriors 'A' side against the Super 6 sides Ayrshire Bulls, Boroughmuir Bears and Stirling Wolves in the 2022–23 season.

He then made his competitive debut for the Warriors against Benetton Rugby on 18 November 2023 in the United Rugby Championship in a bonus point win which took the Warriors joint-top of the URC league.[8] He became Glasgow Warrior No. 355.[9]

He scored his first try for the club against Cardiff Rugby in a 17 - 13 win for the Scotstoun side.[10]

International career

Williamson came through the age grades for Scotland playing at Under 16 and Under 17s.[2] [11] [12] [13]

Williamson played for the Scotland U20 side from 2020 to 2022.[14] [15]

He was asked to train with the Scotland senior squad in 2021.[16] [2] In June 2024 Williamson was called up to the senior Scotland squad for a tour of The Americas.[17]

He made his Scotland debut against Canada on 6 July 2024 at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa. Scotland won the match 73 points to 12. Williamson has the Scotland no. 1220.[18]

Outside of rugby

Williamson is studying mathematics at the University of Strathclyde.[19]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Max Williamson. Glasgow Warriors.
  2. Web site: Max Williamson on Scotland U20. 18 November 2023. Scottish Rugby.
  3. Web site: Max Williamson signs new deal hoping to breakthrough for Glasgow debut. 20 June 2023. The Herald.
  4. Web site: Max Williamson agrees new deal with Glasgow. Stuart. Bathgate. 20 June 2023. The Offside Line.
  5. Web site: Fraser and Williamson Handed Professional Contracts With Glasgow Warriors. 18 May 2022.
  6. Web site: Jamie Drummond and Max Williamson Join London Scottish on Loan. 30 November 2022.
  7. Web site: Williamson and Tait Join on Loan. 16 February 2023. Doncaster Knights.
  8. Web site: Glasgow Warriors secure bonus point to end Benetton's unbeaten run in URC. 18 November 2023. The National.
  9. https://twitter.com/GlasgowWarriors/status/1725985254312141296
  10. https://www.theoffsideline.com/urc-glasgow-warriors-cardiff-reporr/
  11. https://twitter.com/dollar_rugby/status/1065866922435256321
  12. Web site: Max on the up and up. 18 November 2023. Scottish Rugby.
  13. Web site: Scotland Under-16s squads announced for Colwyn Bay Rugby Festival. David. Barnes. 29 March 2018. The Offside Line.
  14. Web site: Young Guns: Glasgow Warriors lock Max Williamson. A.. Wood. 23 October 2021.
  15. Web site: Max WILLIAMSON profile and stats. all.rugby.
  16. Web site: Glasgow Warriors | Max Williamson. www.glasgowwarriors.com.
  17. News: Ten uncapped players in Scotland's tour squad. BBC Sport. 12 June 2024. 12 June 2024.
  18. https://scottishrugby.org/fanzone/report-canada-12-73-scotland/
  19. Web site: Max Williamson. www.ultimaterugby.com.