Reece McDonald

One of the stars of Major League Rugby, the 2024 MLR Back of the year, and 2023 Rookie of the Year started in 16 matches last season and was an essential presence at full-back as his team clinched back-to-back MLR titles with the New England Free Jacks.

A native of Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, Macdonald began his rugby journey at Te Puna before moving to Bay of Plenty in 2018. He then made a name for himself in Australia's Shute Shield, playing for Gordon from 2019 to 2022, where he finished as the competition's top scorer in his final year.

Currently recovering from minor shoulder surgery in the off-season following a stint with Manawatu in New Zealand's NPC, Macdonald is set to make his RFCLA debut in March, entering his third season in MLR.