Josh Henderson (rugby union)

Josh Henderson
BornJosh Henderson
(1997-07-02) 2 July 1997
Kirkcaldy, Scotland
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight87 kg (13 st 10 lb)
SchoolStrathallan School
Rugby union career
Position 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.