 Buckley joined English RFU Championship side Nottingham ahead of the 2016–17 season, and later extended his contract with the club.Buckley was also invited to play for Wasps during their opening fixture of the 2018–19 Premiership Rugby Cup in October 2018.Buckley joined another RFU Championship club, Ealing Trailfinders, ahead of the 2019–20 season.