| Rufus McLean | |
| Birth Name: | Rufus McLean |
| Birth Date: | 2 March 2000 |
| Birth Place: | Boston, United States |
| Height: | 1.81m (05.94feet) |
| Weight: | 84kg (185lb) |
| School: | Merchiston Castle School |
| University: | University of Strathclyde |
| Position: | Wing / Fullback |
| Years1: | 2020–2023 |
| Clubs1: | Glasgow Warriors |
| Apps1: | 26 |
| Points1: | 35 |
| Years2: | 2024 |
| Clubs2: | American Raptors |
| Apps2: | 3 |
| Points2: | 0 |
| Clubupdate: | 8 September 2024 |
| Repyears1: | 2019–2020 |
| Repteam1: | Scotland U20 |
| Repcaps1: | 6 |
| Reppoints1: | 20 |
| Repyears2: | 2021– |
| Repteam2: | Scotland |
| Repcaps2: | 3 |
| Reppoints2: | 10 |
| Repyears3: | 2022 |
| Repteam3: | Scotland 'A' |
| Repcaps3: | 1 |
| Reppoints3: | 5 |
| Repupdate: | 18 July 2022 |
Rufus McLean (born 2 March 2000)[1] is a Scotland international rugby union player. He plays for the American Raptors in Super Rugby Americas. Previously, he has played for Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship. McLean's primary position is wing or fullback. Whilst at Merchiston Castle School,[2] he played every position from 9 to 15.
McLean signed his first professional contract for Glasgow Warriors in June 2020.[3] He made his debut for Glasgow Warriors in the re-arranged Round 9 of the 2020–21 Pro14 against .[4] He won the Warriors 'Try of the Season' award for 2020/21 for a try against Dragons at the Principality Stadium.
His time at Glasgow Warriors was cut short when the club terminated his contract after he pleaded guilty in court to domestic abuse against his girlfriend,[5] stating that his actions "constituted gross misconduct and breach of contract". It was revealed in court that McLean abused his partner for a period of over two years,[6] for which he was issued a 10-year non-harassment order and sentenced to 120 hours of community service.
He was announced in the American Raptors squad for 2024.[7]
McLean has been capped at Scotland U18s and Scotland U20s scoring 4 tries in 6 appearances for the latter.
McLean received his first call up to the senior Scotland squad in March 2021 for the 2021 Six Nations Championship.[8]
He made his Scotland debut against Tonga on 30 October 2021. Scotland won the match 60 - 14, with McLean scoring 2 tries.[9]
He was capped by Scotland 'A' on 25 June 2022 in their match against Chile.[10]
As of 30 October 2021[11]