Hagen_Schulte

Hagen Schulte

Hagen Schulte

German rugby union player

Hagen Schulte (born 11 January 1993 in Christchurch, New Zealand) is a rugby union player who currently plays for the Utah Warriors in Major League Rugby (MLR). Schulte usually plays as a fly-half but can also cover fullback. He previously played for Glasgow Warriors.[1]

Not to be confused with Hagen Schulze.
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Born in New Zealand, Schulte was Scottish qualified to represent Scotland rugby because his grandmother is Scottish.[2] He was also German qualified to play with the Germany national rugby union team, which later prompted a move to Germany.

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

He formerly played for Marist Albion in Christchurch, New Zealand.[3] He was top scorer in the Canterbury league before signing for the Warriors.[4]

He also played for Canterbury at age grades.[5]

He played for Buller province in 2015.[6]

When not playing for Glasgow Warriors, his contract allows him to play for amateur club Glasgow Hawks.[7]

Schulte left Scotland for the 2017-18 season to play in Germany for Heidelberger RK in the Rugby-Bundesliga.[8]

Professional career

He trained with Glasgow Warriors in March 2016 before signing for the 2016–17 season.[9] Schulte said on signing: "Following my trial last season, all has worked out and I’m delighted to sign for Glasgow Warriors. I try and pride myself on a running and kicking game. Coming over here and training couldn’t be more exciting."[10]

Schulte made his debut for the Warriors in the pre-season match against Harlequins on the 20 August 2016.[11]

He made his competitive debut for Glasgow in the Pro12 match against Scarlets on 10 February 2017.[12]

On 4 May 2017 it was announced that Schulte would leave the club at the end of the season.[13]

International career

In November 2017 Schulte was called up to the Germany national team for their Autumn internationals.[14] He made his debut against the USA national side on 18 November 2017 at Full Back.[15]

References

  1. [1]
    "Hagen Schulte signs on for Glasgow". Belfasttelegraph. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  2. [2]
    "Glasgow Warriors sign Kiwi fly-half - Planetrugby.com". Planetrugby.com. 8 July 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  3. [3]
    "Team & Player Stats". Allteams.co.nz. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  4. [4]
    Hildred, Patrick. "Glasgow Warriors sign fly-half Hagen Schulte on one-year deal | Rugby Union News". Sky Sports. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  5. [5]
    "Glasgow Warriors sign Kiwi fly-half • Vodacom Rugby". Vodacomrugby.co.za. 8 July 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  6. [6]
    "Buller - A Brief Rugby History - New Zealand Rugby History". Rugbyhistory.co.nz. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  7. [7]
    "Warriors sign Hagen Schulte". Glasgow Warriors. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  8. [8]
    "Rugby: Wer kann den Heidelberger RK besiegen?".
  9. [9]
    "Glasgow Warriors sign Kiwi fly-half Hagen Schulte on one-year deal". BBC Sport. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  10. [10]
    "Warriors sign Kiwi fly-half". Glasgow Warriors. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  11. [11]
    "Harlequins V Glasgow Warriors".
  12. [12]
    "Scarlets V Glasgow Warriors".
  13. [13]
    "News".
  14. [14]
    "Germany name extended squad for November tests". 8 November 2017.
  15. [15]
    "Germany Vs USA at BRITA-Arena 18th Nov 2017".

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