| Ruaridh Mackenzie | |
| Birth Date: | 10 August 1995 |
| Birth Place: | Inverness, Scotland |
| Weight: | 114kg (251lb) |
| Ru Amateuryears: | 2016- |
| Ru Amateurclubs: | Bond University RFC Ayr |
| Super14years: | - |
| School: | Christchurch Boys' High School |
| University: | Bond University, Australia |
| Relatives: | Gregor Mackenzie, father |
Ruaridh Mackenzie (born 10 August 1995) is a Scottish rugby union player who plays for Glasgow Warriors in the Number Eight or Flanker positions.[1]
Born in Scotland, Mackenzie moved to New Zealand at only 3 months old when his parents emigrated there to run a beef and crop farm in the Amuri Plains in North Canterbury.[2] His father is former Scotland international Gregor MacKenzie, now a farmer.[3]
Growing up in New Zealand, Mackenzie went to Christchurch Boys' High School. He played for the school's rugby team.[4]
In 2014 he went to Bond University in Australia, where he played for the university rugby team and Queensland Reds U20.[5]
On 18 October 2016 it was announced that he had signed with Glasgow Warriors.[6]
His contract is that of a partnership contract between Glasgow Warriors and Ayr.[7] This means when he is not in use for the Warriors, Mackenzie
He made his debut for Ayr in a 39 - 13 win over Glasgow Hawks at Millbrae on 15 October 2016.[9]