Duncan Weir
Encyclopedia
Duncan Weir is a Scottish
rugby union
footballer. He plays professional rugby for Glasgow Warriors
at fly-half.
The former Cathkin High School
pupil joined up at Old Anniesland from Cambuslang where he was involved since primary school.
Glasgow coach Sean Lineen
said of the stand-off: "We've been watching Duncan for a while now. He is a talented youngster with an outstanding kicking game. I really like his attitude and I'm looking forward to working with him."
Weir represented Scotland in the IRB Sevens series in 2010 and has played for Scotland U17 and U19s.
He is studying an HND in Sports Coaching with Development of Sport at Cumbernauld College
.
For much of season 2008/2009, Weir was sidelined with a serious injury to his anterior cruciate ligament
. But the young stand-off battled back to fitness.
He explained: “I had to be patient, but I suppose I am a fairly down-to-earth person and that setback just made me more determined to enjoy rugby when I returned to the fold.
“I have also been fortunate that so many folk have done their best to help me, such as Alan Lindsay and Scott Forrest (Scotland’s international sevens
captain), who worked with me at Cambuslang RFC
, and Peter Wright, who has given me my opportunity at Hawks
and has encouraged me to play my natural game.
“When you grow up in Glasgow, you get used to kicking a ball around, and trying different tricks with it and, for me, the shape of the ball doesn’t really matter. If you get comfortable with it and keep practising, it gives you the confidence to try things and Peter always tells us to trust our instincts. And it’s going fine so far.”
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
rugby union
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
footballer. He plays professional rugby for Glasgow Warriors
Glasgow Warriors
The Glasgow Warriors, formerly Glasgow Rugby, are one of two professional rugby union teams in Scotland, Edinburgh being the other. They play in the RaboDirect Pro12 and their home ground is Firhill Stadium, also the home of Partick Thistle Football Club.-History:Glasgow Rugby were created to...
at fly-half.
The former Cathkin High School
Cathkin High School
Cathkin High School is a state secondary school in Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire , Scotland, United Kingdom.-Senior Management Team:...
pupil joined up at Old Anniesland from Cambuslang where he was involved since primary school.
Glasgow coach Sean Lineen
Sean Lineen
Sean Lineen is a Scottish rugby player, originally from New Zealand. He has been awarded the freedom of the city of Edinburgh.-Early life:Lineen was born on December 25, 1961, in Auckland. He is the son of rugby player Terry Lineen....
said of the stand-off: "We've been watching Duncan for a while now. He is a talented youngster with an outstanding kicking game. I really like his attitude and I'm looking forward to working with him."
Weir represented Scotland in the IRB Sevens series in 2010 and has played for Scotland U17 and U19s.
He is studying an HND in Sports Coaching with Development of Sport at Cumbernauld College
Cumbernauld College
Cumbernauld College is a higher and further education college in central Scotland. Cumbernauld College serves the communities of both North Lanarkshire and East Dunbartonshire, and has campuses in both Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch, as well as further key outreach centres in Kilsyth, Airdrie,...
.
For much of season 2008/2009, Weir was sidelined with a serious injury to his anterior cruciate ligament
Anterior cruciate ligament
The anterior cruciate ligament is a cruciate ligament which is one of the four major ligaments of the human knee. In the quadruped stifle , based on its anatomical position, it is referred to as the cranial cruciate ligament.The ACL originates from deep within the notch of the distal femur...
. But the young stand-off battled back to fitness.
He explained: “I had to be patient, but I suppose I am a fairly down-to-earth person and that setback just made me more determined to enjoy rugby when I returned to the fold.
“I have also been fortunate that so many folk have done their best to help me, such as Alan Lindsay and Scott Forrest (Scotland’s international sevens
Scotland national rugby union team (sevens)
The Scottish national rugby union sevens team compete in the IRB Sevens World Series, Rugby World Cup Sevens and the Commonwealth Games.During 2006, the side were in danger of no longer competing in the Sevens World Series due to the financial problems faced by the Scottish Rugby Union...
captain), who worked with me at Cambuslang RFC
Cambuslang RFC
Cambuslang Rugby Football Club are a rugby union side based in Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.The team was established in 1903 and currently will play in West Regional League Division 2 in season 2011 - 2012....
, and Peter Wright, who has given me my opportunity at Hawks
Glasgow Hawks
Glasgow Hawks are an amateur rugby union team in Glasgow, Scotland. They were Premiership Division One champions for 3 consecutive seasons from 2003/04 to 2005/06.-The short history of Glasgow Hawks RFC:...
and has encouraged me to play my natural game.
“When you grow up in Glasgow, you get used to kicking a ball around, and trying different tricks with it and, for me, the shape of the ball doesn’t really matter. If you get comfortable with it and keep practising, it gives you the confidence to try things and Peter always tells us to trust our instincts. And it’s going fine so far.”