Jump to content

Reuben Logan

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Reuben Logan
Birth nameReuben McKerrow Logan
Date of birth (2005-07-28) 28 July 2005 (age 19)[1]
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight115 kg (18.1 st; 254 lb)
SchoolShiplake College, Berkhamsted School
Notable relative(s)Kenny Logan (father), Gabby Logan (mother), Terry Yorath (grandfather)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
-2023 Wasps RFC ()
2023- Northampton Saints ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023–24 England U18 5
2023–24 England U20
2025- Scotland U20 2

Reuben McKerrow Logan (born 28 July 2005) is a 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

[edit]

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

[edit]

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] He was named in the Northampton starting XV for the first time for their fixture against Nottingham R.F.C. in the Premiership Rugby Cup on 9 November 2024.[9]

International career

[edit]

Logan was called up to the England under-18 rugby team in March 2023 and played 5 matches.[10] In October 2023 he was named in a 32 man England under-20 rugby union squad for the 2023-24 season.[11]

In January 2025, he was named in Scotland U20 squad for the 2025 U20 Six Nations Championship.[12] Making his debut in the opening fixture against Italy U20 at the Hive Stadium in Edinburgh.[13]

Personal life

[edit]

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. Reuben is an avid Manchester United supporter, often citing Rashford, Pogba and Jlingz to be inspirations of his.[14][15]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Reuben Logan". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  2. ^ Vickers, Tom (13 March 2023). "Saints confirm six talented youngsters will join Senior Academy". Northampton Chronicle. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  3. ^ "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. 23 December 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  4. ^ James, Dylan (14 March 2023). "Gabby Logan's 'powerful' teenage son signs with English giants". Walesonline. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  5. ^ "5 sons looking to follow in their famous fathers' footsteps, including Gabby Logan's lad". Ruck.co.uk. 1 March 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Gabby and Kenny Logan's son signs first professional rugby contract". Ruck.co.uk. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  7. ^ Vickers, Tom (13 March 2023). "Saints confirm six talented youngsters will join Senior Academy". Northampton Chronicle. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  8. ^ Vickers, Tom (16 September 2023). "Saints cruise to comfortable cup win against Cambridge". Northampton Chronicle. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  9. ^ Heppenstall, Ross (8 November 2024). "Kenny Logan urges winger turned back-row son to 'express himself' on club debut and discusses big Scotland or England decision". Planet Rugby. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  10. ^ "Pollock and Logan selected for England Under-18s against France". Northampton Saints. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  11. ^ "Gabby Logan's powerhouse son named in England U20 squad for the 2023/24 season". Ruck.co.uk. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
  12. ^ James, Ben (22 January 2025). "Gabby Logan's giant son named in Six Nations squad as he ditches England". Walesonline. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  13. ^ "Gabby Logan bursts with pride as son makes Six Nations debut on 'wonderful' weekend". Walesonline. 2 February 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  14. ^ Wilkins, Bridie (26 July 2022). "Gabby Logan's rural family mansion is truly stunning – inside photos". Hello Magazine. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  15. ^ Christie, Janet (22 October 2022). "Gabby Logan's frank and funny midlife memoir is the half time team talk we all need". Scotsman.com. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reuben_Logan&oldid=1277074841"