Scott Buckley

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Scott Buckley
Date of birth (2000-06-13) 13 June 2000 (age 23)
Place of birth Kinsale, Ireland
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight104 kg (16.4 st; 229 lb)
School Christian Brothers College
University University College Cork
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Amateur team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
UCC ()
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2021– Munster 27 (20)
Correct as of 23 February 2024

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

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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

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References

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