Hagen Schulte (born 11 January 1993 in Christchurch, New Zealand) is a rugby union player who currently plays for the Utah Warriors in Major League Rugby (MLR). Schulte usually plays as a fly-half but can also cover fullback. He previously played for Glasgow Warriors.[1]

Born in New Zealand, Schulte was Scottish qualified to represent Scotland rugby because his grandmother is Scottish.[2] He was also German qualified to play with the Germany national rugby union team, which later prompted a move to Germany.

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

He formerly played for Marist Albion in Christchurch, New Zealand.[3] He was top scorer in the Canterbury league before signing for the Warriors.[4]

He also played for Canterbury at age grades.[5]

He played for Buller province in 2015.[6]

When not playing for Glasgow Warriors, his contract allows him to play for amateur club Glasgow Hawks.[7]

Schulte left Scotland for the 2017-18 season to play in Germany for Heidelberger RK in the Rugby-Bundesliga.[8]

Professional career

He trained with Glasgow Warriors in March 2016 before signing for the 2016–17 season.[9] Schulte said on signing: "Following my trial last season, all has worked out and I’m delighted to sign for Glasgow Warriors. I try and pride myself on a running and kicking game. Coming over here and training couldn’t be more exciting."[10]

Schulte made his debut for the Warriors in the pre-season match against Harlequins on the 20 August 2016.[11]

He made his competitive debut for Glasgow in the Pro12 match against Scarlets on 10 February 2017.[12]

On 4 May 2017 it was announced that Schulte would leave the club at the end of the season.[13]

International career

In November 2017 Schulte was called up to the Germany national team for their Autumn internationals.[14] He made his debut against the USA national side on 18 November 2017 at Full Back.[15]

References

  1. ^ "Hagen Schulte signs on for Glasgow". Belfasttelegraph. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  2. ^ "Glasgow Warriors sign Kiwi fly-half - Planetrugby.com". Planetrugby.com. 8 July 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  3. ^ "Team & Player Stats". Allteams.co.nz. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  4. ^ Hildred, Patrick. "Glasgow Warriors sign fly-half Hagen Schulte on one-year deal | Rugby Union News". Sky Sports. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  5. ^ "Glasgow Warriors sign Kiwi fly-half • Vodacom Rugby". Vodacomrugby.co.za. 8 July 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  6. ^ "Buller - A Brief Rugby History - New Zealand Rugby History". Rugbyhistory.co.nz. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  7. ^ "Warriors sign Hagen Schulte". Glasgow Warriors. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  8. ^ "Rugby: Wer kann den Heidelberger RK besiegen?".
  9. ^ "Glasgow Warriors sign Kiwi fly-half Hagen Schulte on one-year deal". BBC Sport. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  10. ^ "Warriors sign Kiwi fly-half". Glasgow Warriors. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  11. ^ "Harlequins V Glasgow Warriors". Archived from the original on 5 September 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
  12. ^ "Scarlets V Glasgow Warriors".
  13. ^ "News". Archived from the original on 26 July 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
  14. ^ "Germany name extended squad for November tests". 8 November 2017.
  15. ^ "Germany Vs USA at BRITA-Arena 18th Nov 2017".
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