Alasdhair McFarlane explained

Alasdhair McFarlane (born 29 August 1984 in Scotland), is a former Scottish U21 and Scotland Club XV international rugby union player, formerly of Glasgow Warriors. McFarlane played at Scrum-Half.

Amateur career

McFarlane played for Hillhead Jordanhill^[1] before moving on to play for Glasgow Hutchesons Aloysians.^[2] When he joined Glasgow Warriors he also played for Ayr.^[3]

Professional career

He was with the Warriors in season 2004-05. He played against Sale Sharks on 20 August 2004. He made the squad away to Newport Gwent Dragons in January 2005;^{[4] [5]} home to Ospreys that same month but did not play;^[6] and away to Munster Rugby in February 2005 ^[7] where he came on a substitute for Graeme Beveridge in his competitive debut in the Celtic League.^{[8] [9]}

In season 2005-06, McFarlane was again playing for Glasgow Warriors. He came on as sub in their match against Rotherham Titans.^[10]

He started the next Warriors match against Edinburgh Rugby.^{[11] [12]}

He was named in the Warriors Heineken Cup squad for their campaign in Europe that season.^[12]

International career

McFarlane played for the Scotland Under 21 side, playing in the Under 21 World Cup for Scotland.^{[13] [12] [14] [15]}

He was later capped for Scotland Club XV.^{[16] [17]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kelso RFC Fixtures – Kelso Rugby Football Club.
2. Web site: Nimmo walks tall with U21s on rugby's world stage.
3. Web site: Ireland win AIB Club International. 10 March 2006.
4. Web site: Rugby Union: IT'S NOT WRIGHT; GLASGOW CLUBS IN FEUD OVER PLAYERS Hawks coach raging over Warriors' late move for his stars. - Free Online Library.
5. Web site: Newport Gwent Dragons versus Glasgow Warriors Match Report on 22 January 2005 - Newport Gwent Dragons. 12 October 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161013073903/http://www.newportgwentdragons.com/Match/Report/100585. 13 October 2016. dead.
6. Web site: Match Report - Ospreys Rugby.
7. Web site: Cullen In For Payne.
8. Web site: Celtic League: Title Hopes Intact For Munster. 12 October 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161013151410/http://www.irishrugby.ie/mobile/news/15703.php. 13 October 2016. dead.
9. Web site: Glasgow Warriors - Munster v Glasgow.
10. Web site: Glasgow Step Up Pace Against Titans - Glasgow Warriors.
11. Web site: Glasgow Benefit In Defeat - Glasgow Warriors.
12. Web site: Glasgow Warriors - Alasdhair McFarlane.
13. Web site: SHADE VIDEOS UNDER 21 WORLD CUP.
14. Web site: Scotland U21s down England youngsters.
15. Web site: BBC SPORT - Rugby Union - Welsh - Wales U21 23-45 Scotland U21.
16. Web site: Scots Gain Sweet Revenge - Edinburgh Rugby.
17. Web site: Three-Try Scots Come Out On Top In Club International. 12 October 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161013151415/http://www.irishrugby.ie/mobile/news/12757.php. 13 October 2016. dead.