Ollie Smith (rugby union, born 2000) explained

Ollie Smith
Birth Name:Oliver James Smith
Birth Date:7 August 2000
Birth Place:Prestwick, Scotland[1]
Height:1.88m (06.17feet)
Weight:90kg (200lb)
School:Strathallan School
Position:Fullback / Centre
Ru Amateuryears:-
Ru Amateurclubs:Marr
Ayr
Years1:2021–
Clubs1:Glasgow Warriors
Apps1:20
Points1:25
Clubupdate:24 October 2022
Repyears1:2019–2020
Repteam1:Scotland U20
Repcaps1:9
Reppoints1:15
Repyears2:2022
Repteam2:Scotland 'A'
Repcaps2:1
Reppoints2:0
Repteam3:Scotland
Repcaps3:9
Reppoints3:10
Repyears3:2022-
Repupdate:10 October 2023

Ollie Smith (born 7 August 2000)[2] is a Scotland international rugby union player for Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship. Smith's primary position is full back but can also play at centre.

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

Smith first played youth rugby with Marr.[3] He then moved to play for Ayr.[3]

Smith was a member of the winning Strathallan School team that won the 2017-18 Scottish Rugby Schools' Cup 52–8 against Glenalmond College at Murrayfield.[4]

Professional career

He played for the Ayrshire Bulls in the Super 6 in 2019–20 season.[5]

Smith was named as a member of the Glasgow Warriors academy for the 2020–21 season.[6] He made his debut for Glasgow Warriors in the re-arranged Round 9 of the 2020–21 Pro14 against .[7] He is Warrior No. 321.

On 24 February 2021 it was announced that Smith had graduated from the academy to sign with Glasgow Warriors.[3]

International career

In February 2022 Smith was called up to the Scotland squad for the 2022 Six Nations Championship.[8]

He was capped by Scotland 'A' on 25 June 2022 in their match against Chile.[9] He received his first full international cap for Scotland in the 3rd test against Argentina in Santiago del Estero on 16 July 2022.[10] He scored his first international try against Australia on 29 October 2022 at Murrayfield Stadium.[11]

In 2023 Smith was selected in Scotland's 33 player squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.[12]

List of international tries

TryOpposing teamVenueCompetitionDateScore
1Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh2022 Autumn Internationals29 October 202215 - 16
2Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille2023 Rugby World Cup30 September 202384 - 0

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ollie Smith. Scottish Rugby. 5 February 2023.
  2. Web site: Ollie Smith. Ultimate Rugby. 16 January 2021.
  3. Web site: Smith signs first professional deal. Glasgow Warriors.
  4. News: Glenalmond 8 - 52 Strathallan: Favourites clinch U18 Cup . The Scotsman . 6 December 2017 . 7 December 2017.
  5. 1364635882020630532. AyrshireBulls. ️ The Ayrshire Bulls are delighted that Ollie Smith has signed his first professional contract with Glasgow Warrio… . 24 February 2021.
  6. Web site: FOSROC Scottish Rugby Academy to align with Scotland's professional teams. Scotland Rugby. 30 June 2020. 30 June 2020.
  7. News: Glasgow 23-22 Edinburgh: Hosts level 1872 Cup series at 1-1 with Pro14 win. BBC Sport. 16 January 2021. 16 January 2021.
  8. News: Six Nations 2022: Scotland coach Gregor Townsend adds six players to squad. . 21 February 2022 . 21 February 2022.
  9. Web site: Chile v Scotland A .
  10. Web site: Scotland Summer Tour Squad 2022 – Team for third Test . 16 July 2022 . Rugby World.
  11. Web site: Scotland 15-16 Australia . 31 August 2023 . Autumn-Internationals.co.uk.
  12. Web site: Scotland squad named for Rugby World Cup 2023 . Scottish Rugby Union.