Rory McAuley spent two years with Cambridge City after leaving Norwich's academy at the age of 14 where he played in central midfield. He joined Cambridge United's centre of excellence in the summer of 2006. He performed consistently well over the two years of his scholarship and earned himself a third season. He has played in both the Cambridge United's youth team and for Cambridge Regional College in the Ridgeons League. He can play as either right back or central midfield. He made his debut for the Cambridge United first team on 2nd September 2008 at Ebbsfleet.