Kieran Buchanan
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| Born | 26 January 1999 Hull, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.84 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 14 st 9 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre, Wing, Fullback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 27 June 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kieran Buchanan (born 26 January 1999) is a Scotland international rugby league footballer who plays as a centre, winger or fullback for the York Knights in the Championship.
He has previously played for Hull F.C. in the Super League and spent time on loan from Hull at Doncaster in League 1.
Background
Buchanan was born in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. He is of Scottish descent.
Career
Hull FC
In 2019, he made his Super League début for Hull F.C. against the Catalans Dragons.[3]
Batley Bulldogs
On 11 September 2020, it was announced that Buchanan would join the Batley Bulldogs for the 2021 season.[4]
York Knights
On 12 November 2024, it was reported that he had signed for York in the RFL Championship on a two-year deal.[5] On 7 June 2025, he played in York's 1895 Cup final victory over Featherstone.[6]
International
He made his international debut for Scotland on 16 October 2022 in their opening fixture of the 2021 World Cup, a 28-4 defeat to Italy.[7]
References
- ^ loverugbyleague
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ "Super League: Hull FC V Catalans Dragons". BBC.
- ^ "Hull FC youngster Kieran Buchanan agrees move to Championship club for 2021". Hull Daily Mail. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ Drew Darbyshire (12 November 2024). "Former Hull FC youngster makes cross-Championship switch for 2025". Love Rugby League.
- ^ "York pip Featherstone in extra time to win 1895 Cup". BBC Sport. 7 June 2025. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ^ "Rugby League World Cup: Scotland humbled 28-4 by lowly Italy". BBC Sport. 16 October 2022. Retrieved 13 November 2024.