Brendan Laney

Brendan Chainsaw Laney
Birth nameBrendan James Laney
Date of birth (1973-11-16) 16 November 1973 (age 50)
Place of birthInvercargill, New Zealand
SchoolTimaru Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) flyhalf, centre, fullback
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2001-05 Edinburgh 76 (409)
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1991-94 South Canterbury 41 (216)
1995-01 Otago 82 (534)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
1997-01 Highlanders 44 (62)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1993 NZ U21 3 (25)
2001-04 Scotland 20 (141)

Brendan James Laney, (born 16 November 1973 in Invercargill, New Zealand) is a former professional rugby union player who represented Scotland. Nicknamed "Chainsaw" for the way he cut through defences, he was also a good goal kicker. From South Canterbury in New Zealand, he began his professional rugby career at full back for the Highlanders in the Super 12. He played for Yamaha Jubilo in Japan at the end of his career.