Ryan Wilson (rugby union)


Ryan Wilson is a rugby union player who plays for Glasgow Warriors as a loose forward. Born in Aldershot in England, he qualifies for Scotland through his maternal grandfather. He made his debut for Scotland in 2013 and has won 39 caps.

Club career

Wilson attended Frensham Heights School in Surrey, a private secondary school that did not field a rugby union team. During his time at Frensham, Wilson proved to be adept at football, and played in the school's first XI for two years.
Having played mini and junior rugby at Farnham RUFC in Surrey, he spent a 'happy year' at Moseley.
Wilson joined Glasgow Warriors from Moseley in 2010. He was made captain of the club for the 2017-18 season.
He was drafted to Marr in the Scottish Premiership for the 2017-18 season. He was drafted to Stirling County for the 2018-19 season.

International career

Wilson represented Scotland A, Scotland under-20 and Scotland under-19.
He was involved in an incident in the tunnel before the England vs Scotland match on Saturday 24 February 2018.

Assault conviction

Wilson was convicted of assault in 2015. He punched Glasgow Hawks player Ally Maclay while dressed as Batman, leaving Maclay with a fractured eye socket. He was suspended by the Scottish Rugby Union for 3 months.