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Will Muir (born 30 October 1995) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a wing for Bath in Premiership Rugby.[1] He is nicknamed The Horse due to his long, powerful strides, which resemble a gallop as he sprints down the wing.[2]

Early life

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Muir grew up on his family's pig farm.[citation needed]

After attending Stokesley Sixth Form College,[3] Muir achieved a degree in mechanical engineering from Northumbria University, which he represented in the BUCS Super Rugby competition.[4]

Career

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Club career

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Muir started out his rugby journey playing for Guisborough Rugby Club at Fly Half. He was instrumental in the teams promotion to Level 6 of the English Rugby Pyramid and Player of the Year during the 2014/2015 season. After 2 seasons of juggling rugby at both Northumbria University and Guisborough Rugby Club. Muir left Guisborough and took a pivotal role for Northumbria in the BUCS Super Rugby. His performance in the university leagues led to switch to rugby sevens. He made his debut for England in the Assupol International Sevens tournament in South Africa in 2017.[4]

In 2019 Muir was named England Sevens Player of the Year, the first person to do so in their debut season.[4]

Muir signed for Bath Rugby from Guisborough Rugby Club in August 2020.[5][6] Following a successful first season with Bath, he signed a new two-year contract with the club.[7]

In December 2024, he scored a hattrick of tries as Bath defeated Saracens 68–10 to inflict them with their worst defeat in Premiership history.[8]

International career

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On 23 January 2024, Muir received his first call-up to the senior England squad by coach Steve Borthwick for their Six Nations campaign.[9] The following month saw him score a try for the England A side during a victory over Portugal.[10]

In May 2025 Muir was called up to a training camp for the senior England squad by Steve Borthwick.[11]

Muir made his international debut for England in the starting line-up, which is a 12-35 victory over Argentina during the 2025 Summer Test Series.[12]

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Will Muir is an English professional player who plays as a winger for in the competition. Affectionately nicknamed "The Horse" for his distinctive running style and powerful build, he stands at 188 cm tall and weighs 98 kg, bringing speed and physicality to the backline. Muir, who studied mechanical engineering at , transitioned from to the 15-a-side format and has become a fan favorite at Bath, where he contributed to their 2025 Gallagher Premiership title victory. Muir's career began to gain prominence in the Sevens setup, where he made 28 appearances, participated in the 2018 in , and was named the 2019 England Sevens Men's Player of the Year in his debut season. He joined Bath ahead of the 2020/21 season, quickly establishing himself by topping the club's try-scoring charts in his first year despite limited prior experience in union. His form led to contract extensions, including a new deal in 2022 and another in January 2024 that secures his stay until summer 2027. On the international stage, Muir earned his first senior caps for during the 2025 summer tour to , starting both Tests and accumulating two appearances with 10 tackles at an 83% success rate. He was also included in the England A squad in 2024 and the training camp for the 2025 tours to and the . As of October 2025, Muir underwent surgery on an ankle injury sustained in training, ruling him out for several weeks and preventing him from featuring early in the 2025/26 season.

Early life and education

Upbringing

Will Muir was born on 30 October 1995 in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England. Muir spent his early years on his family's pig farm in North Yorkshire, where he grew up immersed in a rural farming environment. This setting shaped his childhood, providing exposure to agricultural life amid the Yorkshire countryside. Details about his remain private, with public information limited to the farm's ownership by his relatives. This background laid the foundation for his early development before transitioning to formal education in nearby .

Academic and early rugby involvement

Muir completed his at Stokesley Sixth Form College in , where he studied A-levels in Biology, Mathematics, and Physics, achieving grades ABB. During his time there, he participated in school sports, including serving as sports captain in inter-school competitions, marking his initial involvement in organized team activities. Following this, Muir enrolled at in 2015 to pursue a in , which he completed in 2018 while managing the demands of elite-level sports alongside his studies. Growing up on his family's pig farm in contributed to his early physical development and , providing a strong foundation for the rigors of rugby. At university, Muir's rugby career advanced significantly through the (BUCS) Super Rugby competition, where he represented and showcased his skills as a winger. His performances in BUCS, including scoring a in a notable 2017 match against Exeter University, highlighted his potential and marked his entry into more competitive play. This period allowed him to balance academic pursuits with athletic development, ultimately drawing attention from higher levels of the sport.

Rugby career

Sevens rugby

Muir's entry into professional began in 2017 when he was selected for the Sevens squad while playing for , marking his pathway from university competition to the international stage. He made his senior debut that year at the Assupol International Sevens tournament in . Over the following three years, Muir accumulated 28 appearances across international competitions, primarily within the Sevens Series, where he contributed to team efforts through his speed and finishing ability on the wing. A highlight of his sevens career came in 2018 when he travelled with the squad to the in , representing on the global stage. Muir's performances peaked in the 2019/20 season, during which he scored tries, including a decisive finish in a quarter-final victory over , and demonstrated consistent contributions in attack and defense. His standout play earned him the Sevens Men's Player of the Year award in 2019, making him the first male recipient to win it in his debut season. In 2020, amid the disruption caused by the and the subsequent scrapping of professional contracts, Muir transitioned out of the format to focus on 15-a-side rugby. He signed with ahead of the 2020/21 Premiership season, ending his involvement after establishing himself as a key performer for .

Club career with Bath

Will Muir joined on 24 August 2020, signing as a winger transitioning from rugby to the 15-a-side professional game. His background in provided a strong foundation in speed and evasion, which he adapted effectively to the structured demands of . In his debut season of 2020/21, Muir quickly established himself, scoring seven tries in his first 12 Premiership appearances and contributing to Bath's competitive showings in both league and European competitions. By the end of the 2024/25 season, Muir had made 77 appearances for Bath across all competitions, accumulating 185 points primarily through tries. He primarily operated on the , leveraging his pace to become a consistent try-scoring threat, with 31 tries in 62 Premiership matches alone during that period. Notable performances included a in Bath's record 68–10 Premiership victory over Saracens on 28 December 2024, where his three tries helped secure a dominant win and maintain Bath's position at the top of the table heading into the new year. Other highlights encompassed multiple try-scoring efforts in key Premiership fixtures, such as braces against and , underscoring his role in Bath's attacking output. Muir's contributions were instrumental in Bath's resurgence, including their Gallagher Premiership title win in 2025, where he ranked as the club's top try-scorer and earned the Supporters' Player of the Season award. Following strong form, he signed a two-year contract extension in April 2022, followed by a three-year deal in January 2024 that secured his stay until summer 2027. These extensions reflected his evolution into a core backline asset, helping elevate Bath from mid-table finishes to championship contenders.

Fifteen-a-side international career

Muir earned his first call-up to an development side in 2024, debuting for A against at Welford Road Stadium on 25 February, where he scored a try in a 91-5 victory. He added a second cap for A on 17 November 2024, again scoring a try via an in a 38-17 win over A at , accumulating two caps and 10 points overall for the developmental team. Following strong performances for , including their 2025 Gallagher Premiership title win, Muir received his first senior training camp invitation in May 2025 ahead of the summer tour. He made his senior international debut as a starting wing on 5 July 2025 against in , contributing 12 carries and beating three defenders in 's 35-12 victory during the opening test of the two-match series. Muir retained his place for the second test on 12 July 2025 in San Juan, helping secure a 22-17 win and a series sweep with solid defensive efforts, including key tackles in the closing stages. Muir completed his maiden senior campaign with a third cap on 19 July 2025 against the at in , starting on the wing in a 40-5 rout and providing a try assist while showcasing his pace in attack. These appearances marked his transition to the full international fifteen-a-side setup, with no prior senior experience before 2025. Muir was included in England's squad for the 2025 Autumn Nations Series but was forced to withdraw due to . In October 2025, he underwent surgery on an ankle sustained in , ruling him out for several weeks and preventing him from featuring in the early matches of Bath's 2025/26 season.

Playing style and reputation

Nickname and physical attributes

Will Muir stands at 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) tall and weighs 98 kg (216 lb), a physique that equips him with significant power and leverage ideal for a winger's role in demanding physical confrontations. His distinctive nickname, "The Horse," originated during his tenure with the England Sevens program, stemming from his long, forceful strides that evoke the image of a horse galloping across the field. These strides, paired with the explosive speed cultivated through his sevens rugby experience, form core elements of Muir's playing attributes, allowing him to power through line breaks and effectively finish attacking moves. Muir's shift from the high-agility demands of to the greater physicality of fifteen-a-side rugby has been supported by the built during his upbringing on his family's farm in , where the rigors of rural labor fostered a robust and stamina.

Achievements and recognition

Will Muir's standout performance in the sevens format earned him the England Men's Sevens Player of the Year award in 2019, making him the first male recipient to win it in his debut season. This recognition highlighted his rapid rise and contributions to England's sevens circuit, including participation in the 2018 in . At club level with , Muir achieved a notable milestone by scoring a in a single Premiership match against Saracens on December 28, 2024, contributing to a record 68-10 victory that underscored his role in the team's attacking prowess. His consistent impact led to multiple honors in the 2024/25 season, including winning Bath's Supporters' Player of the Season and Players' Player of the Season awards, as well as three individual accolades at the club's awards evening. He was also nominated for the broader Rugby Awards 2025 in the Try of the Season category. These achievements culminated in Bath's Gallagher Premiership title win in June 2025, where Muir played a key part in the team's treble-winning campaign. Muir earned his first senior cap on July 5, 2025, debuting as a wing in a 35-12 victory over in , marking his successful transition from to the fifteen-a-side international stage.

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