Quick Info
| Profession | Rugby union player |
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| Date of Birth | 04/08/2002 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Macclesfield |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Ollie Leatherbarrow
26/10/2026
Newcastle Red Bulls back-rower Ollie Leatherbarrow was named in Scotland's 37-man squad for the November Nations Championship Tests. He is uncapped and is among the back-row options for matches at Murrayfield against New Zealand, Australia and Japan.
20/01/2026
Newcastle Red Bulls confirmed a new two-year contract for Leatherbarrow, extending his stay at Kingston Park. He had joined the club in summer 2023 and had made 28 appearances across all competitions at that point.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Ollie Leatherbarrow is a professional rugby union back-row forward (flanker) who plays for Newcastle Red Bulls in England. He is a former Scotland Under-20 international and was named in a Scotland senior squad for the November Nations Championship fixtures, though he has not yet earned a senior cap. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 186cm |
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| Position | Openside flanker |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of Exeter Business School |
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| Degree | Economics BSc |
Personal Life
| Schooling | Kings Macclesfield (ages 11-16) and Kirkham Grammar for senior schooling |
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| Rugby start | Began playing aged 4 at Knutsford rugby club |
Family
| Scottish qualification | Qualifies for Scotland through a grandmother born in Perth |
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| Brother | Teddy Leatherbarrow (also a former Scotland Under-20 international) |
Career
| Youth | Sale Sharks academy and Exeter Chiefs academy |
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| University rugby | Captained Exeter University in BUCS Super Rugby and won back-to-back BUCS Super Rugby titles |
| Newcastle Red Bulls | Joined Newcastle in summer 2023 (formerly Newcastle Falcons); has made 28 appearances across all competitions as of January 2026 |
| Contract | Signed a new two-year contract with Newcastle Red Bulls in January 2026 |
| International | Former Scotland Under-20 international; first senior Scotland call-up announced for the November Nations Championship games against New Zealand, Australia and Japan, uncapped |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Qualifies for Scotland through a grandmother born in Perth despite playing his club rugby in England | |
| 2. Won back-to-back BUCS Super Rugby titles while studying economics at Exeter | |
| 3. His older brother Teddy Leatherbarrow has also represented Scotland at Under-20 level |
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