Josh Henderson (rugby union)

Josh Henderson
Birth nameJosh Henderson
Date of birth (1997-07-02) 2 July 1997 (age 27)
Place of birthKirkcaldy, Scotland
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight87 kg (13 st 10 lb)
SchoolStrathallan School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Howe of Fife RFC ()
Glasgow Hawks ()
2017–18 →Stade Niçois ()
2020– USRC Tigers RFC ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–18 Glasgow Warriors ()
2023– San Diego Legion ()
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019 Stirling County 2 (16)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Scotland U16
– Scotland U19
– Scotland U20
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2018– Scotland 7s

Josh Henderson (born 2 July 1997) is a Scotland 7s professional international rugby union player. He also plays for the San Diego Legion in Major League Rugby (MLR). His position is fly-half.

He previously played for Glasgow Hawks, Glasgow Warriors[1] and Stade Niçois.[2]

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

Henderson played rugby for Strathallan School and Howe of Fife.[3]

Henderson plays for Glasgow Hawks.[4]

He was enrolled in the Scottish Rugby Academy in season 2015-16 in the Caledonia regional academy as a Stage 2 player.[5]

The following season 2016-17 he remained a Stage 2 player but moved to the Glasgow regional academy.[6]

On 25 July 2017 it was announced that Henderson would be loaned out to Stade Niçois, a Federale 2 club in France, outwith the French professional leagues.[2]

Professional career

Henderson was playing for Glasgow Warriors under 16 side while still at Strathallan School.[7]

On 30 August 2016 Henderson made his senior Glasgow Warriors debut against Canada 'A' at Bridgehaugh Park, Stirling, replacing Hagen Schulte in the middle of the second half.[8]

He managed to score a try on his debut, with The Glasgow Herald noting that Henderson seemed hungry for success.[9]

At Glasgow Warriors he is mentored by Finn Russell. Henderson said: "The main thing I took from my most recent chat with him is not just playing what is in front of me, but thinking a couple of phases ahead to give myself time on the ball and that has helped me a lot."[10]

Henderson graduated to be a Stage 3 academy player for the 2017-18 season.[11] Stage 3 players are assigned to a professional club and Henderson is assigned to Glasgow Warriors.[12]

Henderson now plays for the Super 6 rugby union side Stirling County.[13]

International career

Henderson has come through the age-grades with Scotland. While with Howe of Fife he represented Scotland U16s.[3]

He has played for the Scotland U19s.[14][15]

Henderson played with the Scotland U20s.[16][17][18]

He has now signed a professional contract with the Scotland 7s side.[19]

References

  1. ^ "Josh Henderson - 1st XV - Glasgow Hawks RFC".
  2. ^ a b "Scottish Rugby creates performance links with Stade Nicois - Scottish Rugby Union". www.scottishrugby.org. Archived from the original on 31 July 2017. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Scotland under-16 selected for Wellington - Scottish Rugby Union". Archived from the original on 28 November 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  4. ^ "Josh Henderson - 1st XV - Glasgow Hawks RFC".
  5. ^ "BT Sport Scottish Rugby Academy reaches significant milestone - Scottish Rugby Union". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  6. ^ "2016/17 BT Sport Academy intake announced - Scottish Rugby Union". Archived from the original on 15 February 2017. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  7. ^ "Honours Even In Age-Grade Thrillers - Edinburgh Rugby".
  8. ^ "Warriors finish pre-season with convincing win over Canada 'A' - Glasgow Warriors". Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  9. ^ "Warriors second string put Canada to the sword with ruthless display".
  10. ^ "Page not found – SCRUM". {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  11. ^ "Latest intake of top young talent confirmed - Scottish Rugby Union". www.scottishrugby.org. Archived from the original on 3 June 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  12. ^ "Josh Henderson".
  13. ^ "Stirling County edge thrilling Super6 opener | SCRUM". Archived from the original on 8 November 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
  14. ^ "Scotland under-19s defeat Japan National Schools side - Scottish Rugby Union".
  15. ^ "Japan National Schools break Scotland U19 hearts - Fifteen Rugby".
  16. ^ "Scotland U20 19 - 20 Ireland U20: Irish pip young Scots". 3 February 2017.
  17. ^ "Irish Rugby". Archived from the original on 15 February 2017. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  18. ^ Kinsella, Murray. "Carolan's U20s make it two wins from two for Ireland in Scotland".
  19. ^ "Fosroc Scottish Rugby Academy roster announced". Archived from the original on 30 July 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2018.