Scott Wilson (rugby union)
| Date of birth | 6 August 2002[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Northern Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 119 kg (18.7 st; 262 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Wallace High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Queen's University Belfast | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Scott Wilson (born 6 August 2002) is an Irish rugby union player who plays as a prop forward for Ulster Rugby.
Early life[edit]
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.[4] 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.[5] He studied at Queen's University Belfast.[4] He pllayed for Queen’s in the second tier of the All Ireland League prior to his call-up to the Ulster first team.[6]
Career[edit]
A prop forward,[7] 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.[5][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[edit]
He was a Grand Slam winner with Ireland in the Under-20 Six Nations in 2022.[5][4]
Style of play[edit]
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]
References[edit]
- ^ "Scott Wilson". Its Rugby. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ "Scott Wilson". All Rugby. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ "Ex-Ireland ace Stephen Ferris with full faith in Scott Wilson's Ulster progress". The Newsletter. 26 December 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Gray, Andy (14 November 2023). "Scott Wilson: From fan to the pitch - Queen's University prop's 'dream' Ulster debut". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ a b c Herman, George (9 November 2023). "Queen's prop Scott Wilson determined to make the most of Ulster opportunity". Irish News. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ "Ulster's Scott Wilson is living the dream". The Newsletter. 14 November 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ Bradley, Jonathan (13 November 2023). "Ravenhill season-ticket holder Scott Wilson reveals it was a 'dream come true' to make his debut as Ulster beat Munster". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ "Ulster predicting big future for newcomer Wilson". BBC Sport. 12 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ Donaghy, Ciaran (11 August 2024). "Rob Herring hails Scott Wilson as Ulster's breakthrough player of season and predicts bright Ireland future". The Newsletter. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ Sadlier, Michael (10 April 2024). "Scott Wilson is one of Ulster's most exciting prospects in a long time: Iain Henderson". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 13 April 2024.