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Hugo McLaughlin

Position
Fullback
Hugo McLaughlin is a professional fullback for the Leinster, covering the back field and counter-attacking from deep. Track Hugo's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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40.9
Index
182ndof 233 outside backs
900th in the United Rugby Championship · top 78% at outside backs
Attack
31
Defence
7
Impact
7
Form ranking within the United Rugby Championship — per-80-minute output vs other outside backs in that competition, not a career index. Hugo has 3 matches on record there.
Scouting Report
✦ Analyst's Take
Carries weight off the bench

McLaughlin's 15 carries across three URC appearances reflect a replacement role built around gaining hard metres, averaging over 11 metres per match in limited game time. His best outing — 9 carries for 23 metres — shows he can make a meaningful physical impact when called upon. Defensive involvement remains minimal at this stage, with his contribution centred squarely on ball-carrying.

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Match History
United Rugby Championship2026/271 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Sharks crestvs Sharks03 Oct 20268——1
Total8——1
United Rugby Championship2025/262 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Edinburgh crestvs Edinburgh31 Jan 202643623—Zebre crestvs Zebre25 Oct 202580911—
Total1231534—
About Hugo McLaughlin

Hugo McLaughlin is a professional rugby union fullback registered with the Leinster, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with covering the back field and counter-attacking from deep.

As a fullback, Hugo features for the Leinster across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

Follow Hugo McLaughlin's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Leinster news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Hugo McLaughlin play?
Hugo McLaughlin plays fullback for the Leinster.
Which team does Hugo McLaughlin play for?
Hugo McLaughlin plays for the Leinster, the South Africa-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Leinster play their home games?
The Leinster are based in South Africa, South Africa.
Where can I follow Hugo McLaughlin's fixtures and stats?
Follow Hugo McLaughlin's fixtures, results, match appearances and Leinster news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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