Max Burey (born 25 February 1999) is an Australian professional rugby union player who plays as a fly-half for Super Rugby club Western Force.[1]

Max Burey
Born (1999-02-25) 25 February 1999 (age 27)
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb; 14 st 2 lb)
SchoolHoly Cross College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half, Fullback
Current team Western Force
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021–2023 Northern Suburbs 26 (18)
2023–2026 Western Force 32 (75)
Correct as of 27 May 2026
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2022–2023 Australia 4
Correct as of 4 February 2026

Early life

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Burey is from Wagga Wagga in New South Wales and has represented Northern Suburbs since he was a teenager. He had previously trained with the Western Force, but didn't earn a contract, and instead represented the Australia Sevens side.[2][3] He had previously played rugby league before converting to union.[4]

Club career

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Burey was called into the Force side for Round 11 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season against the Crusaders.[5][6] In June 2023, he re-signed for the side until 2025.[7]

References

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  1. "Max Burey". Western Force. 4 February 2026. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  2. "'Put a shoulder through someone': Debutant's wild ride from Shute Shield to No.10 vs Crusaders". The Roar. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  3. "Burey to debut as Men's side is confirmed for Toulouse". Rugby.com.au. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  4. "Max Burey: the league convert going from strength to strength since 'seeing the light'". Rugby News. 9 July 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  5. "Nasarani back in blue and Burey on debut for Crusaders Clash" (Press release). Western Force. 4 May 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  6. "Force turn to Sevens playmaker Burey against Crusaders". The West Australian. 4 May 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  7. "Force secure rising stars Poolman and Burey". Western Force. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
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