Brian Scott (rugby union)

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Brian Scott
Date of birth (1993-03-09) 9 March 1993 (age 28)
Place of birth Cork, Ireland
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight122 kg (19.2 st; 269 lb)
School Presentation Brothers College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Amateur team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
Dolphin ()
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2016–2020 Munster 26 (10)
Correct as of 24 November 2018
National team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2013
2017
Ireland U20
Barbarians
2
1
(0)
(0)
Correct as of 10 November 2017

Brian Scott (born 9 March 1993) is a retired Irish rugby union player. He played as a prop and represented Dolphin in the All-Ireland League. He was forced to retire from playing rugby due to injury in May 2020. [1]

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Early life

Born in Cork, Scott first played rugby at the age of 6 with Dolphin RFC, before moving to Highfield R.F.C. and then Youghal RFC. He attended Presentation Brothers College and represented them in both Junior and Senior Cup rugby, winning the latter in 2010. [2]

Munster

On 3 September 2016, Scott made his competitive debut for Munster when he came on as a substitute against Scarlets in the sides opening 2016–17 Pro12 fixture. [3] On 22 October 2016, Scott came on as a substitute in Munster's 38–17 win against Glasgow Warriors in Round 2 of the 2016–17 European Rugby Champions Cup, a match that was his European debut for the province. [4] On 25 April 2017, it was announced that Scott had been nominated by his teammates for the 2017 John McCarthy Award for Academy Player of the Year, alongside Dan Goggin and Conor Oliver. [5]

On 1 June 2017, it was announced that Scott had been promoted to the senior Munster squad ahead of the 2017–18 season. [6] He signed a two-year full contract with Munster in March 2018, which will commence at the beginning of the 2018–19 season. [7] Scott underwent surgery for a foot injury in December 2018, ruling him out for 4–6 months. [8] However, the persistent foot ligament injury eventually forced Scott to retire from playing rugby in May 2020. He is expected to take up a coaching role with one of Munster's AIL clubs from the 2020–21 season. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Brian Scott To Retire On Medical Grounds". Munster Rugby. 26 May 2020. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  2. "The future is bright". Irish Independent. 27 November 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
  3. "Gutsy Win For Munster". Munster Rugby. 3 September 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  4. "Munster Do Foley Proud With Immense Display". Munster Rugby. 22 October 2016. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
  5. "Munster Player Of The Year Nominees Announced". Munster Rugby. 25 April 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  6. "Five Academy Players Promoted to Senior Ranks". Munster Rugby. 1 June 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
  7. "Player Contract Update". Munster Rugby. 7 March 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  8. "Squad Update | Pre-Leinster". Munster Rugby. 27 December 2018. Retrieved 28 December 2018.