Luke Crosbie

Luke Crosbie
	Crosbie representing Edinburgh during the United Rugby Championship
Full name	Luke William Crosbie
Date of birth	22 April 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth	Livingston, Scotland
Height	1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight	111 kg (245 lb; 17 st 7 lb)
School	West Calder High School
University	Heriot-Watt University
Rugby union career
Position(s)
Position(s)	Flanker
Current team	Edinburgh
Senior career
Years	Team
2017–	Edinburgh
	Correct as of 29 May 2024
International career
Years	Team
2017	Scotland U20
2022–	Scotland
2022	Scotland 'A'
	Correct as of 25 November 2024

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.