Ewan McQuillin (born 12 November 1991) is a Scottish

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player. He previously played for

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, London Scottish and

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at the

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position.

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

McQuillin started with

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. McQuillin then moved to Melrose. McQuillin played for

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in January 2018.

Professional career

McQuillin was a

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player with

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. McQuillin played for London Scottish. McQuillin has also played for

. McQuillin played for Super 6 side the

in the 2019-20 season. On 10 February 2020 it was announced that McQuillin had signed for

on a short term deal. He made his debut for the club on the 22 February 2020 when the Warriors hosted the

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in the

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. Glasgow won the match 34-19. He has the Glasgow Warrior No. 310. He was released by

at the end of the 2021-22 season.

References

1991 births Living people Scottish rugby union players Rugby union props Glasgow Warriors players Leeds Tykes players Blackheath F.C. players London Scottish F.C. players Edinburgh Rugby players Melrose RFC players Gala RFC players Rugby union players from Melrose, Scottish Borders {{Scotland-rugbyunion-bio-stub