The son of a famous British sports presenter has signed for Sale Sharks

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Gabby Logan's son Reuben joins Sale Sharks rugby

Sale Sharks have confirmed yet another new signing, and this one happens to come from a noteworthy sporting pedigree, as he’s actually the son of beloved British sports presenter and ex-athlete Gabby Logan.

And if you know your stuff, you’ll know that this also makes him the grandchild of Leeds footballer and Wales international Terry Yorath. Quite the professional little family tree, eh?

That’s right, the former rhythmic gymnast household name’s teenage son, Reuben Logan, is the latest acquisition by the local rubgy union side who have been busy lining things up for the next campaign.

Still just 19, he’ll join Sale Sharks at the start of next season.

Confirmed on Tuesday, 8 April, Reuben Logan – still just 19 years old – joins from Northampton Saints after having already impressed as a union youngster and on the international front too.

While he has represented England at youth level, he has since switched allegiances and is currently considered one of the hottest prospects in the Scotland U20s.

Coming through the ranks of Midlands Central Academy, he enjoyed his junior minutes at Wasps RFC before they ultimately fell into administration back in 2022.

Now heading for Greater Manchester ahead of the 2025/26 Gallagher Premiership, he’s the latest to join the squad following the arrival of other talents like Raffi Quirke and more, including one rather large figure indeed.

His mum, Gabby – a recognisable face on BBC Sport for nearly two decades now – did kind of get ahead of herself and let the news slip in a recent interview.

We’ll let her off, though, as she had some lovely things to say about our region and spends plenty of time over in MediaCity already.

Credit: Gabby Logan (via Instagram)

Reuben said on joining the Sharks in a club statement: “This is a great opportunity for me to play with and learn from some fantastic coaches and players – like the Curry brothers – who play in my position. 

“Sale have a young squad and I know a lot of the lads from playing international rugby. I know they’re all getting chances to play in the first team and that’s really exciting for me. 

“I’m a physical ball carrier with the ability to create space and get the team on the front foot, and I think my style suits the team really well.”

As for gaffer Alex Sanderson, he went on to recognise his undeniable physical attributes, adding: “He’s 120kg and he’s a physical specimen, but he used to be a winger so he’s got wicked feet too. He can add to our game in terms of our power, and we can help him develop his skills and his game.”

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Featured Images — Sale Sharks/Gabby Logan/Northampton Saints (via Instagram)