Provinces District (rugby union)
Provinces District is a select Scottish provincial amateur rugby union team that draws its players from outside the Glasgow District and Edinburgh District area. It is occasionally known as the Rest of Scotland side.
| Full name | Provinces District |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1893 |
Founded in 1893, the Provinces District team - and its corresponding Cities District team - was created, thus halving Scotland's representative rugby union area in two.[1]
History
Formation
To include other players when selecting the international team, the Cities v Provinces District match was introduced by the Scottish Rugby Union in the 1893–94 season.
The match was first played on Saturday 23 December 1893. The Provinces District was deemed a 'Rest of Scotland' side; though the 'Rest of Scotland' term was fluid dependent on the opposition.[2]
Partial list of games played against international opposition
| Year | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Score | Tour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 25 November |  |
Mansfield Park, Hawick | Loss | 6 - 26 | 1972–73 New Zealand rugby union tour of Britain, Ireland, France and North America |
Notable former players
Scotland Internationalists
References
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