Scottish prop Michael Scott played in Major League Rugby between 2025-2026. He represented the Houston SaberCats (2025) and the California Legion (2026).

Michael Scott is a product of the Glasgow Warriors pathway system, having come through their academy and played with the Ayrshire Bulls in the Scottish Super 6 competition between 2021-2022. In 2023 he headed to Australia and joined the Northern Suburbs in the Australian Shute Shield competition, and he was called up to the NSW Waratahs as injury cover in 2024, earning his Super Rugby debut in Round 14 against the Moana Pasifika.

On December 16th, 2024, the Houston SaberCats announced the signing of Michael Scott for the 2025 MLR season. In his debut season in North America, Scott appeared in 18 of the SaberCats’ 19 appearances including all three of their playoff games as the SaberCats defeated Rugby FC LA and the Utah Warriors as they advanced to the MLR Championship Game, falling to the New England Free Jacks in Rhode Island. Scott earned 3 starts and completed over 75 tackles mainly as a reserve. Following the surprise withdrawal of the Houston SaberCats from MLR during the 2025/26 offseason, Michael Scott headed to the west coast, and signed with the California Legion ahead of their inaugural season in 2026. He was announced by the team on 25th February, 2026.

Achievements

• 2025 MLR Runner-Up: Houston SaberCats

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