Robert Beattie (rugby union) explained

Robert Beattie
Birth Name:Robert Beattie
Birth Date:30 August 1993
Weight:90kg (200lb)
School:Glasgow Academy
University:Strathclyde University
Ru Position:Wing
Ru Amateuryears:2014-18
Ru Amateurclubs:Glasgow Hawks
Ru Clubyears:2016-18
2018-21
Ru Proclubs:Glasgow Warriors
London Scottish
Ru Clubcaps:27
19
Ru Clubpoints:30
15
Superyears1:2021-
Super1:Ayrshire Bulls
Superapps1:15
Superpoints1:10
Repsevensyears1:2016–
Repsevensteam1:Scotland 7s
Repsevenscomp1:5

Robert Beattie (born 30 August 1993 in Scotland) is a Scotland 7s international rugby union footballer who currently plays as a wing for Ayrshire Bulls.[1] He previously played for Glasgow Warriors, London Scottish and Glasgow Hawks.[2]

Rugby union career

Amateur career

Beattie played for Glasgow Hawks.[3] The deal Beattie signed for the Warriors on 28 September 2017 is a partnership deal with Glasgow Hawks to the end of the 2017-18 season.[4]

Professional career

Beattie was awarded a place in the Scottish Rugby Academy for season 2016-17. He was a Stage 3 player for Glasgow and the West regional academy and assigned to Glasgow Warriors.[5]

Beattie made his debut for Glasgow Warriors on 30 August 2016. He played at Bridgehaugh Park for the Warriors against Canada 'A'.[6]

He played again for Glasgow Warriors in their opening match of the 2017-18 season - against Northampton Saints at Bridgehaugh Park, Stirling on 19 August 2017.[7]

He signed for the Warriors on 28 September 2017 in a partnership deal to the end of the 2017-18 season.[4]

On 10 December 2018 it was announced that Beattie had signed for London Scottish.[1]

On 2 July 2021 the Ayrshire Bulls unveiled Beattie as their new signing to play in the Super 6.[8]

International career

Beattie was called up to the Scotland 7s squad for the World Rugby HSBC Sevens-Series in Cape Town as injury cover for Gavin Lowe who dislocated his shoulder.[9]

He made his debut for Scotland 7s in their match against Uganda 7s on 10 December 2016 in a 38 - 7 win.[10]

He followed that up on the same day with another cap for Scotland 7s against Wales 7s. Scotland won the match 24-21 and set up a Cup Quarter Final against USA 7s.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Beattie signs for London Scottish - News - Glasgow Hawks RFC. www.glasgowhawks.com.
  2. Web site: Robert Beattie.
  3. Web site: Robert Beattie - 1st XV - Glasgow Hawks RFC.
  4. Web site: Warriors sign Grant and Beattie - Glasgow Warriors. www.glasgowwarriors.org.
  5. Web site: 2016/17 BT Sport Academy players announced - Glasgow Warriors.
  6. Web site: Warriors finish pre-season with convincing win over Canada 'A' - Glasgow Warriors. 25 September 2016. 2 February 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170202004122/http://www.glasgowwarriors.org/news/16/08/30/warriors-finish-pre-season-convincing-win-over-canada. dead.
  7. Web site: Glasgow Warriors 14-19 Northampton Saints - Glasgow Warriors. www.glasgowwarriors.org.
  8. 1411057333149618180. AyrshireBulls. ️ BULLS SIGNING ANNOUNCEMENTWe are absolutely delighted that Robert Beattie will also be playing for the Ayrshir… . 2 July 2021.
  9. Web site: Scotland 7s fixtures and squad for Cape Town announced - Scottish Rugby Union.
  10. Web site: HSBC Sevens World Series.
  11. Web site: Cape Town . world.rugby . 28 September 2019 .