George Horne (rugby)

George Horne (born 12 May 1995 in Dundee, Scotland) is a Scotland 7s international rugby union player. He can play at Fly-half or Scrum-Half. He currently plays for Glasgow Warriors.

Background

Horne was one of the new inductees for season 2015–16 at the new academy structure for Scottish Rugby. He was assigned to the Glasgow and West district.

Coming through the school set up, Horne was a pupil at Bell Baxter High School before moving to Strathallan School. He is now at Edinburgh University studying Physical Education.

Horne has played for Howe of Fife and Currie and represented Scotland at under-17, under-19 and under-20 levels. He currently plays for amateur team Glasgow Hawks when not playing for the Warriors.

His father is the coach at Howe of Fife Rugby. His brother is the Glasgow Warriors centre and Scotland international Peter Horne.

Horne made his debut for Glasgow Warriors in a friendly match against the British Army Rugby Union side on 25 September 2015. In a 71–0 victory for the Warriors, Horne came off the bench to grab a try.

In November, 2015, he was loaned to London Scottish, by Glasgow Warriors, to gain more experience of playing professional rugby.

International level

Coming through the Scotland age grades, Horne made his debut for the Scotland 7s side on 2 December 2016 against USA 7s at the Dubai Sevens.