Gareth Maclure (born 17 December 1979 in

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) is a former professional

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footballer. His regular playing position was on the

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. He previously played for

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and Newcastle Falcons. Maclure played at amateur level with

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and

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before signing with Newcastle Falcons. Whilst at Newcastle he was a replacement in the final of the 2001 Anglo-Welsh Cup which Newcastle won. From there, Maclure moved to

. He played for amateur side

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when not needed by the Warriors. Maclure left the Warriors in 2005.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Maclure, Gareth 1979 births Rugby union wings Living people Glasgow Warriors players Glasgow Hutchesons Aloysians RFC players West Hartlepool R.F.C. players Newcastle Falcons players English rugby union players