Scott Wilson (rugby union) explained

Scott Wilson
Birth Date:6 August 2002[1]
Birth Place:Northern Ireland
Height:[2]
Weight:119kg (262lb)
Position:Prop
Amatyears1:2021-2022
Amatteam1:Queen's University
Amatapps1:1
Amatpoints1:0
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Ulster
Apps1:16
Points1:5
Ru Clubupdate:8 June 2024
Repyears1:2022
Repteam1:Ireland U20
School:Wallace High School
University:Queen's University Belfast

Scott Wilson (born 6 August 2002) is an Irish rugby union player who plays as a prop forward for Ulster Rugby.

Early life

From Maghaberry, he was a neighbour of Irish rugby international Stephen Ferris growing up.[3] Wilson was a season-ticket holder at Ulster Rugby from the age of eight years-old. He played rugby at Wallace High School, and was part of the team that shared the Ulster Schools' Cup with The Royal School, Armagh after the final was called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He studied at Queen's University Belfast.[4] He played for Queen's in the second tier of the All Ireland League prior to his call-up to the Ulster first team.[5]

Career

A prop forward,[6] he missed time during the 2022-23 season with three surgeries, one on his elbow and two on his ankle, and a concussion.[4] He made his debut for Ulster Rugby against Munster Rugby on 10 November 2023.[7] [4] He scored his first try for Ulster in the last-16 win away to Montpellier Hérault Rugby in the EPCR Challenge Cup on 7 April 2024.[8] He signed a new contract with Ulster in April 2024.[9]

International career

He was a Grand Slam winner with Ireland in the Under-20 Six Nations in 2022.[7] [4]

Style of play

Wilson has been described as a "strong scrummager and ball carrier". He was described, during his debut season, as "one of the most exciting prospects we’ve had in a long time" by Ulster skipper Iain Henderson.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scott Wilson. 13 April 2024. Its Rugby.
  2. Web site: Scott Wilson. 13 April 2024. All Rugby.
  3. Web site: Ex-Ireland ace Stephen Ferris with full faith in Scott Wilson's Ulster progress . 26 December 2023. The Newsletter. 14 April 2024.
  4. Web site: Scott Wilson: From fan to the pitch - Queen's University prop's 'dream' Ulster debut. BBC Sport. 13 April 2024. Andy. Gray. 14 November 2023.
  5. Web site: 13 April 2024. 14 November 2024. Ulster’s Scott Wilson is living the dream. The Newsletter.
  6. Web site: Ravenhill season-ticket holder Scott Wilson reveals it was a ‘dream come true’ to make his debut as Ulster beat Munster. Belfast Telegraph. 14 April 2024. Jonathan. Bradley. 13 November 2023.
  7. Web site: Queen's prop Scott Wilson determined to make the most of Ulster opportunity. Irish News. 13 April 2024. George. Herman. 9 November 2023.
  8. Web site: Ulster predicting big future for newcomer Wilson. BBC Sport. 13 April 2024. 12 April 2024.
  9. Web site: Ciaran. Donaghy. Rob Herring hails Scott Wilson as Ulster's breakthrough player of season and predicts bright Ireland future . 11 August 2024. The Newsletter. 14 April 2024.
  10. Web site: Scott Wilson is one of Ulster’s most exciting prospects in a long time: Iain Henderson. Belfast Telegraph. 13 April 2024. Michael. Sadlier. 10 April 2024.