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Luke McGrath

Position
Scrum half
Luke McGrath is a professional scrum half for the Leinster, bringing physicality and skill to the matchday squad. Track Luke's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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64.6
Index
46thof 461 halfbacks
259th overall · top 10% at halfbacks
Attack
74
Defence
69
Impact
47
Per-80-minute output vs other halfbacks, weighted for competition strength. Luke has 93 matches on record.
Scouting Report
Analyst's Take
Reliable architect, sharp defensive instinct

Across 96 matches McGrath shows the consistent, metronomic output you expect of a high-functioning scrum half — modest carry volumes per game that nonetheless accumulate to a substantial body of work over time, complemented by 16 tries that confirm he knows when to exploit the line himself. His tackle numbers are where he genuinely stands out: nearly four per match across a four-season-plus dataset, with a single-game peak of 12, suggesting a player who shoulders real defensive responsibility rather than sheltering behind the forwards. The carry and meterage figures point to a controlled, efficient runner who picks his moments rather than forcing the game.

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Match History
Top 142026/272 apps · 1T
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Montpellier crestvs Montpellier1T19 Sept 2026191142Stade Francais Paris crestvs Stade Francais Paris05 Sept 2026124
Total311146
About Luke McGrath

Luke McGrath is a professional rugby union scrum half registered with the Leinster, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with bringing physicality and skill to the matchday squad.

As a scrum half, Luke 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 Luke McGrath's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Leinster news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Luke McGrath play?
Luke McGrath plays scrum half for the Leinster.
Which team does Luke McGrath play for?
Luke McGrath 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 Luke McGrath's fixtures and stats?
Follow Luke McGrath's fixtures, results, match appearances and Leinster news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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