Rob Buchanan (born 13 May 1991) is an English former rugby union footballer who played for Harlequins in the Gallagher Premiership. He played as a Hooker.[1] He was a replacement for Harlequins in their 2011–12 Premiership final victory over Leicester Tigers.[2]

Rob Buchanan
Date of birth (1991-05-13) 13 May 1991 (age 33)
Place of birthHong Kong
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight102 kg (16 st 1 lb)
SchoolSt Bede's School, Eastbourne
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012-2020 Harlequins 120+ (25)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
England U20
England Saxons

Buchanan was selected for the England squad to face the Barbarians in the summer of 2014.[3]

In May 2017 he was invited to a training camp with the senior England squad by Eddie Jones.[4]

In June 2020 Buchanan announced his retirement from rugby to pursue other business interests.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Harlequins Senior Squad - Rob Buchanan". web page. Harlequins F.C. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Harlequins 30-23 Leicester". BBC Sport. 26 May 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2016.
  3. ^ "Mike Brown: Harlequins full-back one of 21 added by England". BBC Sport. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  4. ^ "England rugby: Willi Heinz and Jason Woodward selected for training camp". BBC. 14 May 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
  5. ^ "Rob Buchanan: Harlequins hooker retires from rugby union aged 29". BBC Sport. 16 June 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
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