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Luke William Crosbie (born 22 April 1997) is a Scottish professional rugby union player who plays as a flanker for United Rugby Championship club Edinburgh and the Scotland national team.[1]

Early life

Crosbie's early life was defined by his passion for sports, initially gravitating towards football before finding his stride in rugby with Livingston Rugby Club. Rising through the ranks in West Lothian, Crosbie's talent caught the eye of Currie in Edinburgh, where he seized an opportunity to further hone his skills. His dedication and talent earned him spots on the Scotland under-20 and under-18 teams, culminating in a standout performance at the World Rugby U20 Championship in Georgia. Despite a loss to New Zealand, Crosbie's team secured victories against formidable opponents like Ireland, Italy, and Australia, showcasing his potential on the international stage.[2]

Club career

He made his debut for Edinburgh off the bench against the Italian outfit Zebre coming on for Cornell du Preez in 64th minute.[3]

In December 2017 after impressing with a physical and abrasive style of style of play allied with a rare turn of pace for a player of his stature, Crosbie signed his first professional deal with the club which will keep him at Edinburgh for at least the next two-and-a-half years.

International career

He was called up to Scotland's squad for the 2019 Six Nations Championship.[4] He was called up again to the 2020 Six Nations Championship squad.[5]

He made his Scotland debut against Tonga on 30 October 2021. Scotland won the match 60–14.[6]

He captained a Scotland 'A' side against Chile on 25 June 2022 in Santiago.

In 2023 Crosbie was selected in Scotland's 33 player squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.[7]

References

  1. ^ "ACADEMY FOCUS Luke Crosbie". Edinburgh Rugby.
  2. ^ "Luke Crosbie: Rugby". HWU Sports Union. 18 April 2024. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Pro14: Edinburgh 16-15 Zebre". BBC Sport.
  4. ^ "Six Nations 2019: Scotland call up Crosbie, Smith, Dunbar & Harley as Watson drops out". BBC. 21 January 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  5. ^ "Stuart Hogg: Exeter Chiefs full-back to captain Scotland in Six Nations". BBC Sport. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  6. ^ "Scotland v Tonga".
  7. ^ "Scotland squad named for Rugby World Cup 2023". Scottish Rugby Union. 16 August 2023.
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