Scott Buckley Explained

Scott Buckley
Birth Date:2000 6, df=yes
Birth Place:Kinsale, Ireland
Weight:104kg (229lb)
Position:Hooker
Amatteam1:UCC
Years1:2021–
Clubs1:Munster
Apps1:27
Points1:20
Clubupdate:23 February 2024
School:Christian Brothers College
University:University College Cork

Scott Buckley (born 13 June 2000) is an Irish rugby union player who plays as a hooker for United Rugby Championship club Munster.

Early life

Buckley attended Christian Brothers College and captained the school to victory in the 2019 Munster Schools Rugby Senior Cup, scoring the crucial try that secured a 5–3 win against fierce rivals Presentation Brothers College in the final and a record 30th cup for Christians.[1]

Munster

Buckley had a series of strong performances for Munster A during the 2019–20 Celtic Cup,[2] and captained the side in their 36–10 away defeat against Dragons A in August 2019,[3] though a hamstring injury meant that he missed the majority of the campaign.[2] Buckley joined the Munster academy ahead of the 2020–21 season.[2] Following the disruption caused by the province's recent tour to South Africa, Buckley made his senior competitive debut for Munster in their opening 2021–22 Champions Cup fixture away to English club Wasps on 12 December 2021, scoring a try and earning the player of the match award in the province's 35–14 away win.[4] He joined Munster's senior squad on a two-year contract from the 2022–23 season.[5]

Ireland

Buckley has represented Ireland at under-18 and under-19 level.[6]

Honours

Munster

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Buckley's try seals 30th Munster Schools Senior Cup success for CBC. 17 March 2019. The Irish Times. 12 December 2021.
  2. News: Greencore Munster Rugby Academy Confirmed. 5 June 2020. Munster Rugby. 12 December 2021.
  3. News: Report Munster A Downed By Dragons XV. 31 August 2019. Munster Rugby. 12 December 2021.
  4. News: Munster's young guns thrill in wild and wonderful bonus-point win over Wasps. 12 December 2021. The42. 12 December 2021.
  5. News: Key Players Continue To Commit To Munster Rugby. 12 January 2022. Munster Rugby. 12 January 2022.
  6. News: Crowley among three recruits to Munster academy as Barron gets senior deal. 7 June 2020. The42. 12 December 2021.