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'''Simon Berghan''' (born 7 December 1990) is a New Zealand-born Scottish rugby union player. A prop forward, he currently plays for [[Edinburgh rugby|Edinburgh]] in the [[Pro14|Guinness Pro14]].
'''Simon Berghan''' (born 7 December 1990) is a former [[Scotland national rugby union team|Scotland]] international [[rugby union]] player. A prop forward, he played for [[Glasgow Warriors]] in the [[United Rugby Championship]], having previously played for [[Edinburgh Rugby]] in the [[Pro14]]. On 18 June 2023 he announced his retirement from rugby, and he moved into working in finance with [[BlackRock]].


==Rugby Union career==
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He earned selection for the provincial [[Canterbury rugby union team|Canterbury]] academy, B team and [[Crusaders (rugby union)|Crusader Knights]], the development squad of the [[Super Rugby]] giants, before securing a one-year contract to play for Edinburgh.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edinburghrugby.org/edinburgh-rugby/player/simon-berghan|title=Edinburgh Rugby (Simon Berghan) - Edinburgh Rugby|website=www.edinburghrugby.org}}</ref>


===Amateur career===
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He is eligible to represent Scotland through his grandfather, Andrew Davidson, from [[Stirling]]. He was called up to the Scotland squad for the [[2017 Six Nations Championship]] and won his first cap, coming on as a 2nd half substitute in the match against France.<ref>{{cite news

Berghan played for Sydenham in Christshurch, New Zealand. He captained the side for 2 seasons.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.scottishrugby.org/squads/scotland-men/simon-berghan|title=Simon Berghan|website=Scottish Rugby Union}}</ref>

===Professional career===

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Berghan earned selection for the provincial [[Canterbury rugby union team|Canterbury]] academy, B team and [[Crusaders (rugby union)|Crusader Knights]], the development squad of the [[Super Rugby]] side, before securing a one-year contract to play for Edinburgh.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edinburghrugby.org/edinburgh-rugby/player/simon-berghan|title=Edinburgh Rugby (Simon Berghan) - Edinburgh Rugby|website=edinburghrugby.org}}</ref>

Berghan signed for [[Glasgow Warriors]] in 2021. The move to Edinburgh's derby rivals made headlines as a 'shock switch'.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/19071965.scotland-prop-simon-berghan-makes-shock-switch-glasgow-warriors-edinburgh/|title=Scotland prop Simon Berghan makes shock switch to Glasgow Warriors from Edinburgh|website=HeraldScotland}}</ref> Berghan said of the move:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theoffsideline.com/simon-berghan-glasgow-warriors/|title=Simon Berghan signs for Glasgow|first=Stuart|last=Bathgate|date=7 February 2021|website=The Offside Line}}</ref>
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Danny [Wilson] gave me a call and outlined what he’s looking to build at Scotstoun over the next few years, and it sounds like a really exciting time to get involved with the club. Everyone talks about the culture of the club, and for my partner and I it seemed like a really sensible and exciting move. I’ve got to admit, the Scotstoun crowd is always incredible. Every time I’ve come through as an Edinburgh player the noise has been unbelievable. Players, coaches, even friends and family all talk about how incredible the atmosphere is for a Glasgow home game and I can’t wait to be a part of that in the near future. I know a few of the boys from Scotland camps, but I’m also really looking forward to meeting the rest of the squad, as well as the coaches and backroom staff for the first time. The quality of the front-row players at Glasgow is unreal. With Jamie [Bhatti] coming back to Scotland next season too, you can make two, nearly three, front rows full of international players. There’s going to be a lot of competition for places and a challenge I’m looking forward to. It’s an exciting prospect, and I want to put my best foot forward and show what I’m all about.
</blockquote>

Berghan made his debut for the Warriors in the pre-season 'Clash of the Warriors' fixture with Worcester on 10 September 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theoffsideline.com/worcester-v-glasgow-rufus-mclean-double-gives-visitors-morale-boosting-win/|title=Worcester v Glasgow: Rufus McLean double gives visitors morale-boosting win|first=Hamish|last=Stuart|date=10 September 2021|website=The Offside Line}}</ref> He made his competitive debut for Glasgow in the 24 September 2021 match against [[Ulster Rugby|Ulster]] away at [[Ravenhill Stadium]] in the [[United Rugby Championship]] - earning the [[List of Glasgow Warriors players|Glasgow Warrior No. 330]].<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1441520578519834624|user=GlasgowWarriors|title=An unforgettable occasion for our 5⃣ new Warriors tonight, despite the result.#329 @BradThyer #330 @siberghan #…|date=24 September 2021}}</ref> He made 33 appearances for the club. He was released in the summer of 2023.

===International career===

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Berghan is eligible to represent Scotland through his grandfather, Andrew Davidson, from [[Stirling]]. He was called up to the Scotland squad for the [[2017 Six Nations Championship]] and won his first cap, coming on as a 2nd half substitute in the match against France.<ref>{{cite news
|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38657245
|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38657245
|title=Six Nations: Scott and Taylor return to Scotland squad
|title=Six Nations: Scott and Taylor return to Scotland squad
|publisher=BBC
|publisher=BBC
|date=18 January 2017
|date=18 January 2017
|accessdate=18 January 2017}}</ref>
|access-date=18 January 2017}}</ref>

==Outside of rugby union==

Berghan is a qualified electrician and has a degree from [[Edinburgh Napier University]].<ref>https://uk.linkedin.com/in/simonberghan {{Self-published source|date=June 2022}}</ref>
He now works for [[BlackRock]].


==References==
==References==

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==External links==
==External links==
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*[https://www.scottishrugby.org/squads/scotland-men/simon-berghan profile] on Scottish Rugby
*[https://www.scottishrugby.org/squads/scotland-men/simon-berghan profile] on Scottish Rugby


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Latest revision as of 01:50, 14 September 2023

Simon Berghan
Date of birth (1990-12-07) 7 December 1990 (age 33)
Place of birthChristchurch, New Zealand
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight126 kg (278 lb; 19 st 12 lb)
SchoolShirley Boys' High School
UniversityEdinburgh Napier University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Tighthead Prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014 Sydenham ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014–21 Edinburgh Rugby 91 (10)
2021–23 Glasgow Warriors 33 (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017–23 Scotland 33 (0)

Simon Berghan (born 7 December 1990) is a former Scotland international rugby union player. A prop forward, he played for Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship, having previously played for Edinburgh Rugby in the Pro14. On 18 June 2023 he announced his retirement from rugby, and he moved into working in finance with BlackRock.

Rugby Union career

[edit]

Amateur career

[edit]

Berghan played for Sydenham in Christshurch, New Zealand. He captained the side for 2 seasons.[1]

Professional career

[edit]

Berghan earned selection for the provincial Canterbury academy, B team and Crusader Knights, the development squad of the Super Rugby side, before securing a one-year contract to play for Edinburgh.[2]

Berghan signed for Glasgow Warriors in 2021. The move to Edinburgh's derby rivals made headlines as a 'shock switch'.[3] Berghan said of the move:[4]

Danny [Wilson] gave me a call and outlined what he’s looking to build at Scotstoun over the next few years, and it sounds like a really exciting time to get involved with the club. Everyone talks about the culture of the club, and for my partner and I it seemed like a really sensible and exciting move. I’ve got to admit, the Scotstoun crowd is always incredible. Every time I’ve come through as an Edinburgh player the noise has been unbelievable. Players, coaches, even friends and family all talk about how incredible the atmosphere is for a Glasgow home game and I can’t wait to be a part of that in the near future. I know a few of the boys from Scotland camps, but I’m also really looking forward to meeting the rest of the squad, as well as the coaches and backroom staff for the first time. The quality of the front-row players at Glasgow is unreal. With Jamie [Bhatti] coming back to Scotland next season too, you can make two, nearly three, front rows full of international players. There’s going to be a lot of competition for places and a challenge I’m looking forward to. It’s an exciting prospect, and I want to put my best foot forward and show what I’m all about.

Berghan made his debut for the Warriors in the pre-season 'Clash of the Warriors' fixture with Worcester on 10 September 2021.[5] He made his competitive debut for Glasgow in the 24 September 2021 match against Ulster away at Ravenhill Stadium in the United Rugby Championship - earning the Glasgow Warrior No. 330.[6] He made 33 appearances for the club. He was released in the summer of 2023.

International career

[edit]

Berghan is eligible to represent Scotland through his grandfather, Andrew Davidson, from Stirling. He was called up to the Scotland squad for the 2017 Six Nations Championship and won his first cap, coming on as a 2nd half substitute in the match against France.[7]

Outside of rugby union

[edit]

Berghan is a qualified electrician and has a degree from Edinburgh Napier University.[8] He now works for BlackRock.

References

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  1. ^ "Simon Berghan". Scottish Rugby Union.
  2. ^ "Edinburgh Rugby (Simon Berghan) - Edinburgh Rugby". edinburghrugby.org.
  3. ^ "Scotland prop Simon Berghan makes shock switch to Glasgow Warriors from Edinburgh". HeraldScotland.
  4. ^ Bathgate, Stuart (7 February 2021). "Simon Berghan signs for Glasgow". The Offside Line.
  5. ^ Stuart, Hamish (10 September 2021). "Worcester v Glasgow: Rufus McLean double gives visitors morale-boosting win". The Offside Line.
  6. ^ @GlasgowWarriors (24 September 2021). "An unforgettable occasion for our 5⃣ new Warriors tonight, despite the result.#329 @BradThyer #330 @siberghan #…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. ^ "Six Nations: Scott and Taylor return to Scotland squad". BBC. 18 January 2017. Retrieved 18 January 2017.
  8. ^ https://uk.linkedin.com/in/simonberghan [self-published source]
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