Richard Buckman, (born 27 May 1989 in Palmerston North, New Zealand), is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for the Highlanders in the Super Rugby competition.
Richard Buckman was born in Palmerston North, New Zealand and went to Argyll School. In 2002, he was the Ross Shield player of the tournament. In 2004, he was selected for the Central Districts Under 15 Rugby League side and was a standout player.[citation needed] He attended Napier Boys' High School and was also a member of their first fifteen. He now plays for the Highlanders.
Buckman plays his club rugby for Napier Technical and was a member of the 2008 Magpies (Hawkes Bay) wider training squad. He made his debut off the bench for the Magpies against Otago at Carisbrook. In 2009 he was named in the squad and got his first start against Southland. In 2011 he made his debut off the bench for the Hurricanes.[citation needed]