Background
McGuigan was born in Richmond, North Yorkshire and first played rugby for Richmond" High School, before moving to Newcastle to further continue his rugby career at Gosforth Academy.
McGuigan was born in Richmond, North Yorkshire and first played rugby for Richmond" High School, before moving to Newcastle to further continue his rugby career at Gosforth Academy.
His position is Hooker and has represented Ireland U18"s, U20"s on several occasions. McGuigan was part of the Newcastle Falcons academy scheme which saw several Falcons academy players link up with the school to continue their studies and academy training during post-16. On 4 February 2014, McGuigan signed a two-year contract extension with Newcastle until the summer of 2016.
Ireland U18
After successfully completing trials in 2010 McGuigan was selected to represent the Ireland U18 squad.
Ireland U20
On February 1, 2013, a date which is ever present within the young players mind as a day in which he can celebrate his call up, as well as his friends birthday. McGuigan made his debut against Wales creating several try scoring opportunities as well as injuring himself in the process, only to carry on and make a match saving tackle in his own final third.
McGuigan is currently a member of the first team squad after joining the club professionally in 2011.