Career
Macdonald has played for Auckland, the Blues, Glasgow Warriors, New Zealand Maori and the All Blacks in a career that began in 2001. Angus Macdonald is known for his versatility, as he has played in various positions in the forwards including Lock, Flanker and Number 8. lieutenant was this ability to play multiple positions capably that led to his selection in the 2005 Northern Hemisphere tour, he joined Chris Masoe, Neemia Tialata Isaia Toeava as All Black coach Graham Henry looked to strengthen depth by breaking in players that could take up many positions.
Macdonald signed for Glasgow Warriors for the season 2012-2013 in a two-year deal.
While with the provincial Glasgow club he was affiliated to Aberdeen GSFP Reconstruction Finance Corporation. He retired from rugby union due to a neck injury in February 2013. He played 4 games for the Pro12 club