Buchanan arrived at the LNER Community Stadium in 2025 on a two year deal after four seasons at Batley Bulldogs, where he made more than 100 appearances.

Buchanan brings versatility to the squad, being at home in the centre, wing or at full-back, and he’s also featured in the second-row. However, it was at the centre where he made an impact in the Knights’ successful 2025 campaign.

He started his career at his home town club, Hull FC, where he made 13 Super League appearances before moving on to join Batley in 2021.

An international call-up from Scotland followed, with Buchanan featuring in all three of the Bravehearts' World Cup 2021 fixtures, against Italy, Australia and Fiji.