Adam McBurney

Adam McBurney (born 5 September 1996) is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship and European Rugby Champions Cup side Edinburgh. He plays as a hooker.

Adam McBurney
Date of birth (1996-09-05) 5 September 1996
Place of birthBallymena, Northern Ireland
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight103 kg (16.2 st; 227 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017–2021 Ulster 37 (20)
2021– Edinburgh 1 (0)
Correct as of 3 January 2022
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2016 Ireland U20 17 (20)
Correct as of 16 March 2021

Professional career

McBurney made his senior debut for Ulster on 30 September 2017 in round 5 of the 2017–18 Pro14, featuring off the bench in the provinces 27–23 loss against Italian side Zebre.[1][2]

McBurney, who is Scottish-qualified through his grandmother, signed with Edinburgh in March 2021.[3]

References

  1. "Abbey Insurance Academy Profile: Adam McBurney". Ulster Rugby. 29 September 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  2. "Zebre 27 Ulster 23". Ulster Rugby. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  3. "Scottish-qualified former Ireland U20 switches from Ulster to Edinburgh". the42. Retrieved 16 March 2021.


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