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At Gabby Logan's Father's Funeral, Welsh Choir Urges Her Son Reuben to Switch to Wales Rugby

Gabby Logan revealed that a Welsh choir attending her late father's funeral tried to persuade her son Reuben Logan to switch rugby allegiances to Wales. Reuben, a 20-year-old Sale Sharks player, has been Scottish since birth and previously played for England under-18s.

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1 source·Apr 16, 5:13 PM(3 hrs ago)·1m read
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A Welsh choir attending the funeral of Gabby Logan's father attempted to convince her son, Reuben Logan, to play rugby for Wales, she revealed on the SW7 Academy podcast. The choir, consisting of 50 people who traveled from Cardiff, encouraged the 20-year-old Sale Sharks back row player to consider switching allegiances after having "a pint or two," Logan said.

Gabby Logan described the choir as "fantastic singers" and recounted the moment during her conversation with podcast host Sam Warburton, a former Wales rugby captain.

Despite the choir's efforts, Reuben Logan has been Scottish since birth and has previously represented England at the under-18 level. Reuben is the son of Kenny Logan, an ex-Scotland winger, who reportedly felt uncomfortable about his son playing for England's under-18s.

The family connection to Scotland remains strong, with Reuben currently playing professionally for the Manchester-based Sale Sharks rugby team.

The funeral service, held recently following the death of Gabby Logan's father, featured the choir's presence as a notable event. The attempt to sway Reuben's rugby allegiance was a lighthearted moment amid the solemn occasion, according to Gabby Logan's account.

Story Timeline

3 events
  1. 2026-04

    Gabby Logan revealed on the SW7 Academy podcast that a Welsh choir tried to convince her son Reuben to play rugby for Wales at her father's funeral.

    1 sourceThe Bbc
  2. 2026-04

    A choir of 50 people traveled from Cardiff to attend the funeral service of Gabby Logan's father.

    1 sourceThe Bbc
  3. 2026-04

    Reuben Logan, 20, currently plays in the back row for Sale Sharks, a Manchester-based rugby team.

    1 sourceThe Bbc

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    The choir's attempt to influence Reuben Logan's rugby allegiance highlights ongoing cross-national dynamics in UK rugby.

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