Michael Scott (rugby union, born 1997)

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Michael Scott
Date of birth (1997-09-23) 23 September 1997 (age 27)
Place of birthScotland
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2024 Waratahs 1 (0)
Correct as of 11 December 2024

Michael Scott (born 23 September 1997) is a Scottish rugby union player, who played for the Waratahs in Super Rugby. His preferred position is prop. [1]

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Early career

Scott is from Scotland and originally came through the Glasgow Warriors academy. [2] He represented Ayrshire Bulls in the Super6 competition between 2021 and 2023. [3] He moved to Australia in 2023 and joined Northern Suburbs where he was named in the team of the season for 2023. [4] [5]

Professional career

Having not played professionally in Scotland, Scott was called into the Waratahs squad as an injury replacement ahead of Round 14 of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, making his debut in the same fixture against Moana Pasifika. [6]

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References

  1. "Michael Scott". All Rugby. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  2. "6 GHA boys in Glasgow U18 squad". GHA Rugby. 7 October 2014. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  3. "Ayrshire Bulls squad confirmed for 2021 FOSROC Super6 season". Scottish Rugby. 22 July 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  4. "2023 Northern Suburbs team of the year". Norths. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  5. "Meet the Scottish rugby players making waves in Australia". The Times . 24 July 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  6. "Moana Pasifika keep finals hopes alive after defeating Waratahs". Rugby.com.au. 25 May 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.