Adam Macklin (born 26 July 1989) from Belfast is a rugby union footballer. He previously played at the position of prop for the Houston SaberCats of Major League Rugby.[1]

Adam Macklin
Date of birth (1989-07-26) 26 July 1989 (age 35)
Place of birthBelfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight114 kg (251 lb)
SchoolMethodist College Belfast
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Houston SaberCats
Youth career
  Belfast Harlequins
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014-17
2017-2018
Rotherham Titans
Houston SaberCats
2
8
(0)
0
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010-14 Ulster 31 (5)

Early life

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Macklin lived in County Antrim in Northern Ireland. He was educated at Methodist College Belfast. Macklin captained the Methodist College Belfast Ulster Schools' Cup winning team in 2008 playing at Number 8, including scoring a try in the final.[2]

In 2010, Macklin was awarded an Ulster Rugby development contract. However, an ankle injury picked up playing for the Ravens in October 2010 effectively ruled him out for the season.

Ulster

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Macklin made his first appearance for Ulster against Aironi on 19 September 2011. Macklin scored his first try for Ulster on 17 December 2011, finishing off a 46-20 win against Aironi in the Heineken Cup. He was rewarded for a series of fine substitute appearances with his first start on 26 December 2011 against Leinster. Macklin came on as a substitute in the 22-19 win against Edinburgh to reach the Heineken Cup final. [3]

Ulster lost the final in a 42-14 defeat to three time champions Leinster Rugby. Macklin did not feature in that match because coach Brian McLaughlin favoured Declan Fitzpatrick.

Houston

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In the Summer of 2017 Adam announced he was reuniting with former Ulster teammate Justin Fitzpatrick, who managed the Major League Rugby Houston SaberCats. Seen as a controversial move amongst some local fans, who voiced concerns via social media of a desire to see more American props nourished at Houston.

Buckfast Bowl

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In three years in the Buckfast Bowl Fantasy Football League, Adam has been the one to watch. In 2021, he is projected to win it all.

References

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  1. ^ Ulster Rugby "Ulster Rugby : Rugby : Player Profiles : Ulster 1st XV". Archived from the original on 26 May 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  2. ^ "Methody secure Schools' Cup win". 17 March 2008.
  3. ^ "Heineken Cup semi-final: Ulster 22-19 Edinburgh". BBC Sport. 28 April 2012.