[2] He played in two pre-season friendly matches for the Warriors in 2010 against Dundee HSFP and Sale Sharks.
[3] In the 2014–15 season McConnell graduated from the EDP ranks and secured a one-year partnership professional contract with Glasgow Warriors.
[4] This again allowed him to play for Ayr Rugby Club when free from Warriors duty.
[10] He was part of the Six Nations Under 20s Championship international squad in 2012 and captained the Scotland team against the English Counties that same year.
McConnell is currently the head coach on Long Eaton RFC in RFU Midlands 1 East North Division.