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David Busby

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David Busby
Date of birth (1994-02-03) 3 February 1994 (age 30)
Place of birthPortadown, Northern Ireland
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight90 kg (14 st; 200 lb)
SchoolPortadown College
UniversityQueen's University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Fullback
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020– Seattle Seawolves 18 (17)
Correct as of 12 August 2024
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017–2019 Ulster 5 (5)
Correct as of 20 May 2018

David Busby (born 3 February 1994) is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for the Seattle Seawolves in Major League Rugby. He plays as a wing or fullback.

Busby was born in Portadown, Northern Ireland and attended Portadown College and Queen's University.[1][2] He made his senior Ulster debut on 21 February 2017 in round 16 of the 2016–17 Pro12, featuring off the bench and scoring a try in the provinces 40–17 away win against Italian side Zebre.[3][4] He joined the Seattle Seawolves for the 2020 Major League Rugby season.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Busby benefits from senior Ulster boost". Portadown Times. 26 August 2016. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  2. ^ "Ulster Rugby Senior Squad Profile for David Busby". Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  3. ^ "Zebre 17 Ulster 40". Ulster Rugby. 21 February 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  4. ^ Bradley, Jonathan (24 March 2020). "'They already love rugby': Former Ulster star David Busby on falling for Seattle and seeing his American dream put on hold". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
  5. ^ Seattle Seawolves signs David Busby, Djcoilrugby, 21 October 2019
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