Josh McKay targets Glasgow century after signing new deal

Scotland hopeful Josh McKay has signed an extension to his current contract with Glasgow, which will keep the full-back at Scotstoun until at least 2028.

Having initially arrived at the club in November 2021, the 27-year-old has become a key member of the Warriors’ attacking style with his raids from the back and was named Glasgow’s Player of the Season in the 2023/24 URC title-winning campaign

The New Zealand-born player has scored 17 tries in 62 appearances to date, the most recent of which saw him mark his return from injury in style with a Player of the Match-winning performance in Saturday night’s 14-6 victory away to Zebre Parma.

McKay, who won the Junior World Cup with New Zealand in 2017, becomes Scotland-qualified in the Autumn of 2026, leading to the possibility of him following in the footsteps of his Kiwi Glasgow team-mate, Tom Jordan, and pulling on the dark blue jersey in the Test arena.

“It was a really easy decision to renew in the end,” McKay told the club’s official website.

“It’s great to have a good bit of certainty on where I’ll be for the next few years – I love it here, both playing for Glasgow but also living in the city and being able to get out and explore Scotland. To be able to do all of that for the next three years is huge, and I can’t wait to make more memories with the boys.

Head-to-Head

Last 5 Meetings

Wins

3

Draws

0

Wins

2

Average Points scored

24

23

First try wins

40%

Home team wins

60%

“I don’t want to look too far ahead, but at the end of the day, you want to play as much rugby as you can and you want to win titles. I’d love to play 100 games for this club and I’d love to win more silverware with the boys. We’ve got a really good group here, and we know that we’ve got a great chance to do just that over the next few years.

“There’s a massive family feel amongst the club, and the supporters get behind us every chance they get. We don’t have the biggest stadium, but everyone that turns up makes a real difference and we love their support. I love being part of this city, and it really feels like home.

“It’s an awesome spot to be, and we’re all sailing in the same direction to try push us forwards and put us in the best position possible.”

Head Coach Franco Smith added: “Josh has fully bought into what we are looking to build here at Scotstoun, and we are extremely pleased to be able to retain his services for the next couple of seasons.

“His performances are consistently of the highest level, as well as developing into a leader within our environment, both on and off the field.

“He is someone whose pride in being a Warrior is evident anytime he runs onto the field, and we look forward to seeing more from him in a Glasgow jersey.”