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Adam McBurney

Position
Hooker
Adam McBurney is a professional hooker for the Edinburgh, throwing into the lineout and packing down at hooker. Track Adam's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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57.7
Index
139thof 740 front-row forwards
632nd overall · top 19% at front-row forwards
Attack
89
Defence
41
Impact
72
Per-80-minute output vs other front-row forwards, weighted for competition strength. Adam has 19 matches on record.
Scouting Report
Analyst's Take
Reliable carrier and defensive anchor

Across 19 appearances, McBurney has shown consistent involvement on both sides of the ball, contributing five tries alongside steady carrying and a tackle count that highlights his defensive commitment. His peak outputs — 15 tackles and 8 carries in a single match — indicate he can scale his work-rate significantly when the game demands it. He is a dependable set-piece forward who earns his minutes through quiet, repeatable effort rather than isolated moments of brilliance.

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Match History
Challenge Cup2024/251 app · 1T
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
USA Perpignan crestvs USA Perpignan1T15 Dec 202418217
Total18217
United Rugby Championship2023/242 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
U
vs Ulster02 Dec 2023
15263
D
vs Dragons21 Oct 2023
113142
Total265205
About Adam McBurney

Adam McBurney is a professional rugby union hooker registered with the Edinburgh, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with throwing into the lineout and packing down at hooker.

As a hooker, Adam features for the Edinburgh across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

Follow Adam McBurney's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Edinburgh news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Adam McBurney play?
Adam McBurney plays hooker for the Edinburgh.
Which team does Adam McBurney play for?
Adam McBurney plays for the Edinburgh, the South Africa-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Edinburgh play their home games?
The Edinburgh are based in South Africa, South Africa.
Where can I follow Adam McBurney's fixtures and stats?
Follow Adam McBurney's fixtures, results, match appearances and Edinburgh news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
Teammates
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Edinburgh — Form
Next@ Ulster25 SeptNextvs Stormers02 Oct15 Mayvs Connacht5–2609 May@ Dragons24–1524 Aprvs Sharks33–28
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