David Watson (rugby union)

David Watson (7 January 1854 – 3 March 1906) was a Scotland international rugby union player. He played at the Forward position.[1]

David Watson
Birth nameDavid Henry Watson
Date of birth(1854-01-07)7 January 1854
Place of birthGlasgow, Scotland
Date of death3 March 1906(1906-03-03) (aged 52)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
- Glasgow Academicals ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
- Glasgow District
West of Scotland District
()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1876-77 Scotland 3 (0)
8th President of the Scottish Rugby Union
In office
1880–1881
Preceded byAngus Buchanan
Succeeded byAlexander Petrie

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

Watson played for Glasgow Academicals.[2]

Provincial career

He captained Glasgow District in the Inter-City match against Edinburgh District in 1876.[3]

He also represented the West of Scotland District.[4]

International career

Watson was capped by Scotland for just three matches.[5] His debut was the 1876 match against England at The Oval on 6 March 1876; his final match was also against England the following year at Raeburn Place. The other match was against Ireland in Belfast in 1877.[5]

Referee career

Watson became a referee after his playing career ended.[1]

Administrative career

He was President of the SRU from 1880-81.

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