Adam Macklin (born 26 July 1989) from Belfast is a

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footballer. He previously played at the position of

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for the

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Early life

Macklin lived in

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in Northern Ireland. He was educated at

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. Macklin captained the

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winning team in 2008 playing at Number 8, including scoring a try in the final. In 2010, Macklin was awarded an

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development contract. However, an ankle injury picked up playing for the Ravens in October 2010 effectively ruled him out for the season.

Ulster

Macklin made his first appearance for Ulster against Aironi on 19 September 2011. Macklin scored his first try for Ulster on 17 December 2011, finishing off a 46–20 win against Aironi in the Heineken Cup. He was rewarded for a series of fine substitute appearances with his first start on 26 December 2011 against Leinster. Macklin came on as a substitute in the 22–19 win against Edinburgh to reach the

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final. Ulster lost the final in a 42–14 defeat to three-time champions Leinster Rugby. Macklin did not feature in that match because coach Brian McLaughlin favoured Declan Fitzpatrick.

Houston

In the Summer of 2017 Adam announced he was reuniting with former Ulster teammate Justin Fitzpatrick, who managed the Major League Rugby Houston SaberCats. Seen as a controversial move amongst some local fans, who voiced concerns via social media of a desire to see more American props nourished at Houston.

Buckfast Bowl

In three years in the Buckfast Bowl Fantasy Football League, Adam has been the one to watch. In 2021, he is projected to win it all.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Macklin, Adam 1989 births Living people Expatriate rugby union players in the United States Houston SaberCats players Irish expatriate rugby union players Irish expatriate sportspeople in the United States People educated at Methodist College Belfast Rugby union players from Belfast Ulster Rugby players Rugby union props