Reuben Logan Explained

Reuben Logan
Birth Name:Reuben McKerrow Logan
Birth Date:2005 7, df=yes[1]
Weight:115kg (254lb)
Position:Flanker
Years1:-2023
Clubs1:Wasps RFC
Years2:2023-
Clubs2:Northampton Saints
Repyears1:2023–
Repteam1:England U18
Relatives:Kenny Logan (father), Gabby Logan (mother), Terry Yorath (grandfather)
School:Shiplake College, Berkhamsted School

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

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

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

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

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Reuben Logan. Ultimate Rugby. March 19, 2023.
  2. Web site: Saints confirm six talented youngsters will join Senior Academy. Northampton Chronicle. Tom. Vickers. March 13, 2023. March 19, 2023.
  3. Web site: 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. December 23, 2021. March 19, 2023.
  4. Web site: Gabby Logan's 'powerful' teenage son signs with English giants. Walesonline. Dylan. James. March 14, 2023. March 19, 2023.
  5. Web site: 5 sons looking to follow in their famous fathers’ footsteps, including Gabby Logan’s lad. March 1, 2022. Ruck.co.uk . March 19, 2023.
  6. Web site: Gabby and Kenny Logan’s son signs first professional rugby contract. Ruck.co.uk. March 13, 2023. March 19, 2023.
  7. Web site: Saints confirm six talented youngsters will join Senior Academy. Northampton Chronicle. May 10, 2023. March 13, 2023. Tom. Vickers.
  8. Web site: Saints cruise to comfortable cup win against Cambridge. Northampton Chronicle. 11 January 2024. 16 September 2023. Tom. Vickers.
  9. Web site: Pollock and Logan selected for England Under-18s against France. March 17, 2023. Northampton Saints. March 19, 2023.
  10. Web site: Gabby Logan’s powerhouse son named in England U20 squad for the 2023/24 season. Ruck.co.uk. 4 October 2022. 4 October 2023.
  11. Web site: Gabby Logan's rural family mansion is truly stunning – inside photos. Hello Magazine. July 26, 2022. Bridie. Wilkins. March 19, 2023.
  12. Web site: Gabby Logan's frank and funny midlife memoir is the half time team talk we all need. Scotsman.com. Janet. Christie. October 22, 2022. March 19, 2023.