Mason Grady

Mason Grady (born 29 March 2002) is a Welsh rugby union player, currently playing for URC side Cardiff Rugby. His preferred position is centre or wing.[1]

Mason Grady
Date of birth (2002-03-29) 29 March 2002
Place of birthCardiff, Wales
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight110 kg (17 st; 240 lb)
SchoolYsgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg
Notable relative(s)Cory Allen (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre / Wing
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020– Cardiff Rugby 15 (5)
Correct as of 08 June 2022
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020–2022 Wales U20 8 (5)
Correct as of 8 February 2023

Club career

Grady signed his first professional contract for Cardiff in September 2020.[2] Grady played for feeder clubs Cardiff RFC and Pontypridd RFC. On his Cardiff debut, he became the second youngest player, at 17 years and seven months.[3]

He made his Cardiff Blues debut in Round 8 of the 2020–21 Pro14 against Glasgow Warriors.[4] Grady began to feature more prominantly for Cardiff in the 2022–2023 season, following his recovery from a knee injury. He scored in back to back European fixtures, against Brive and Newcastle, as Cardiff made the knockouts of the 2022–23 Challenge Cup.[5]

He was part of the Cardiff RFC team which won the 2021–22 Indigo Group Premiership.

International career

Grady has represented Wales U18 and Wales U20.[3] He was selected for Wales U20 while still eligible for the U18 side.

On 3 November 2022, Grady was called up by Wales to train with the squad ahead of the Autumn Nations Series.[6]

On 17 January 2023, Grady was called up by Wales again, for the 2023 Six Nations squad.[7]

Personal life

Grady comes from an athletic family. Julie, his mother, played basketball for the Rhondda Rebels, and represented Wales in the Commonwealth Games. His brother Ashton has also represented Wales in basketball; his older brother, Cory Allen, is a retired Welsh international, and also played as a centre.[6] Grady himself played basketball, representing Wales U16.[8]

Grady attended Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg.[3]

References
  1. "Mason Grady". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  2. "Cardiff Blues 2020–21 squad confirmed". Cardiff Blues. 18 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  3. "High flying Grady keeping his feet on the ground". 16 June 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  4. "Pro14: Cardiff Blues 10-19 Glasgow Warriors". BBC Sport. 29 November 2020. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  5. "Grady ready to challenge for starting spot". Cardiff Rugby. 22 December 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  6. "Wales call up highly-rated Cardiff youngster Mason Grady to train with squad". Wales Online. 3 November 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  7. "Owens captains new 37-man Wales squad - Welsh Rugby Union". Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions. 17 January 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  8. James, Ben (11 January 2023). "Mason Grady looks like the next George North and he's here already". WalesOnline. Retrieved 8 February 2023.


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