'He's a strong, developing prop with a big future in the game'
Scotland international prop Murray McCallum has today put pen to paper on a two-year contract extension, keeping him at the Edinburgh Rugby until at least 2021.
A product of Dunfermline RFC and Strathallan School, McCallum, 22, made his Edinburgh debut as a replacement in the 45-10 victory over Benetton in October 2016 and has so far made 46 appearances for the capital side, scoring four tries in the process.
On committing his future to the club, McCallum, said: “I’m delighted to be able to extend my stay in Edinburgh. We have a great group of boys here and there’s a brilliant buzz around the club at the moment.
“We’re going in a really positive direction, both on and off the pitch, and I'm really pleased to be a part of that for another two years.”
Head Coach Richard Cockerill, added: “We’re really happy to have extended Murray’s stay at the club. He’s a strong, developing prop with a big future in the game. It’s great that he’s chosen to be a part of what is already being built here in Edinburgh.”
After impressing in Edinburgh’s front-row during the 2017/18 campaign, McCallum became the 1090th player to represent Scotland after coming on as a replacement against Wales in the opening match of the 2018 6 Nations at the Principality Stadium.
The prop – who played for Heriot’s in the Tennent’s Premiership before becoming a full-time professional player – was named in Gregor Townsend’s squad for the 2018 Summer Tour to the Americas, where he featured from the bench in both matches against Canada and USA.
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Hopefully Joe stays where he is. That would mean Les, McKellar, larkham and Cron should as well. It’s the stability we need in the state programs. But, if Joe goes, RA with its current financial situation will be forced into promoting from within. And this will likely destabilise other areas.
To better understand some of the entrenched bitterness of those outside of NZ and NSW (as an example 😂), Nic, there is probably a comparison to the old hard heads of welsh rugby who are still stuck in the 1970s. Before the days where clubs merged, professionalism started, and the many sharp knives were put into the backs of those who loved the game more than everyone else. I’m sure you know a few... But given your comparison of rugby in both wales and Australia, there are a few north of the tweed that will never trust a kiwi or NSWelshman because of historical events and issues over the history of the game. It is what it is. For some, time does not heal all wounds. And it is still festering away in some people. Happy holidays to you. All the best in 2025.
Go to commentsNot surprised to see Barretts rating. He has always been a solid defender for the ABs but not particularly effective in attack situations.
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