Anthony Buchanan (born Ystradgynlais, Wales) is a former rugby union player. A prop forward, Buchanan made his international debut for Wales versus Tonga on 29 May 1987. He played for Wales in the first Rugby World Cup later that year and he featured in the Wales Triple Crown winning team of 1988. Buchanan played his domestic rugby at Llanelli RFC and he later became Director of Rugby at Llanelli.