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1880–81 Scottish Districts Season
The 1880–81 Scottish Districts season is a record of all the rugby union matches for Scotland's district teams. It includes the East of Scotland District versus West of Scotland District trial match. History It was planned that a new district fixture be played this season. A North versus South fixture, but owing to weather it had to wait another season. From the Aberdeen Press and Journal of 19 December 1881, recalling events of this season: For half a dozen years or so, the Aberdeenshire have been members of the Union RU and up to the present time neither they nor the numerous provincial clubs throughout Scotland have procured any practical benefit from their connection with that body unless (if we may say so) the pleasure of contributing annually a guinea annually towards its funds. About a year ago eason 1880-81the captain of Aberdeenshire, at the annual meeting of the union, urged the claims of the provincial clubs and pointed out that in return for their annual sub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1879–80 Scottish Districts Season
The 1879–80 Scottish Districts season is a record of all the rugby union matches for Scotland's district teams. It includes the East of Scotland District versus West of Scotland District trial match. History The Inter-City match was due to be played on 1 December 1879 but was postponed due to frost. The 20 December match ended in a draw. There was supposed to be an East v Edinburgh District match but it was indefinitely postponed as Edinburgh wanted the match played in Edinburgh; or, if away, the match to be played in Perth with the provincial clubs to pay their own expenses. This was not agreed to and the match was cancelled. The East v West match was won handsomely by the East District. Results Inter-City Glasgow District: J. Hoggan (Glasgow University), M. Cross (Glasgow Academicals) aptain R. C. Mackenzie (Glasgow Academicals), J. Nelston (Glasgow Academicals), H. Moncrieff (West of Scotland), J. Colvil (West of Scotland), D. Y. Cassels (West of Scotland), J. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edinburgh District (rugby Union)
Edinburgh District was a select provincial amateur rugby union team that drew its players mainly from the Edinburgh area, as well as others from the rest of east central Scotland; roughly corresponding to the old Lothian regional council area. Historically the Edinburgh District team played matches against touring teams visiting Scotland from abroad, and also competed in the Scottish Inter-District Championship. The Edinburgh District rugby union team was founded in 1872. The team played the world's first inter-district match that year against Glasgow District rugby union team. The amateur Edinburgh District side evolved into the professional Edinburgh Rugby side in 1996; one year after rugby union allowed professionalism in 1995. Formation The Edinburgh District side was formed in 1872 to play against a Glasgow District side. The teams met on 23 November 1872 at Burnbank Park and Edinburgh won 1 drop goal – 0 in a 20-a-side fixture. This is the oldest inter-district matc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Robb (rugby Union)
George Robb (24 September 1858 – 15 April 1927) was a Scotland international rugby union player. Rugby Union career Amateur career Robb played rugby union for Glasgow University. He moved in season 1881–82 to play for Glasgow Academicals. Provincial career He was capped by Glasgow District in the inter-city match against Edinburgh District in 1880. He also played the following year in December 1881. He was also capped by West of Scotland District in 1881. International career Robb was capped twice by Scotland Scotland (, ) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Covering the northern third of the island of Great Britain, mainland Scotland has a border with England to the southeast and is otherwise surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the ... from 1881 to 1885. References 1858 births 1927 deaths Scottish rugby union players Scotland international rugby union players Glasgow University RFC players Glasgow District (rugby union) players We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David McCowan (rugby Union)
Sir David McCowan, 1st Baronet, (8 December 1860 – 15 May 1937) was a Scottish insurance broker and Scotland international rugby union player. He later became the 49th President of the Scottish Rugby Union. Rugby Union career Amateur career He played for West of Scotland. Provincial career He played in the inter-city match for Glasgow District in December 1880. He played for West of Scotland District in February 1881. International career He was capped 10 times for Scotland between 1880 and 1884. Administrative career He was President of the Scottish Rugby Union for the period 1928 to 1929. Outside of rugby He was President of the Glasgow Unionist Association. He was knighted A knight is a person granted an honorary title of knighthood by a head of state (including the Pope) or representative for service to the monarch, the Christian denomination, church or the country, especially in a military capacity. Knighthood ... in 1927, and created a baronet in 1934. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Cassels
David Cassels (4 March 1859 – 25 January 1923) was a Scotland national rugby union team, Scotland international rugby union player. He was the 35th President of the Scottish Rugby Union. Rugby Union career Amateur career Cassels played rugby union for West of Scotland F.C., West of Scotland. Provincial career Cassels played for Glasgow District (rugby union), Glasgow District in the inter-city match of 1879 and 1880. He captained the side in 1881. He was capped by West District in January 1880. In February 1881, he was capped by West of Scotland District (rugby union), West of Scotland District for their match against East of Scotland District (rugby union), East of Scotland District. International career Cassels had 7 caps for Scotland national rugby union team, Scotland between 1880 and 1883. Administrative career Cassels became the 35th President of the Scottish Rugby Union. He served one year from List of Scottish Rugby Union Presidents, 1908 to 1909. References< ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Maitland (rugby Union)
Robert Maitland was a Scotland international rugby union player.Bath, p137 Rugby Union career Amateur career He also played for Edinburgh Institution F.P. Provincial career He played for East of Scotland District against West of Scotland District on 5 February 1881. He played for Edinburgh District in their inter-city match against Glasgow District on 3 December 1881. International career He was capped five times for between 1881 and 1885. Family He was born to Charles Maitland (1819-1898) and Mary Small Gardyne Maitland (1827-1881). Charles and Mary had 9 children; 6 boys and 3 girls. One of the boys, Robert's brother, was Gardyne Maitland Gardyne Maitland (7 December 1865 – 13 February 1907) was a Scotland national rugby union team, Scotland international rugby union player.Bath, p137 Rugby Union career Amateur career He played for Edinburgh Institution F.P. Provincial caree ... who was also capped for Scotland. Robert emigrated to the United States in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glasgow
Glasgow ( ; sco, Glesca or ; gd, Glaschu ) is the most populous city in Scotland and the fourth-most populous city in the United Kingdom, as well as being the 27th largest city by population in Europe. In 2020, it had an estimated population of 635,640. Straddling the border between historic Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire, the city now forms the Glasgow City Council area, one of the 32 council areas of Scotland, and is governed by Glasgow City Council. It is situated on the River Clyde in the country's West Central Lowlands. Glasgow has the largest economy in Scotland and the third-highest GDP per capita of any city in the UK. Glasgow's major cultural institutions – the Burrell Collection, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Scottish Ballet and Scottish Opera – enjoy international reputations. The city was the European Capital of Culture in 1990 and is notable for its architecture, cult ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamilton Crescent
Hamilton Crescent is a cricket ground in the Partick area of Glasgow, Scotland, which is the home of the West of Scotland Cricket Club. Hamilton Crescent hosted the first international football match, between Scotland and England, played on 30 November 1872, which ended in a goalless draw, and was watched by a crowd of 4,000. A plaque on the wall of the clubhouse was placed to commemorate the match in 2002 by Mr John C McGinn, President of the Scottish Football Association. Further international matches were held here in 1874 and 1876, before being moved to the first Hampden Park. The 1877 Scottish Cup Final was also held at Hamilton Crescent, as was a rugby union international when Scotland and Wales drew their match in the 1885 Home Nations Championship The 1885 Home Nations Championship was the third series of the rugby union Home Nations Championship. It was contested by England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, but the tournament was not completed. The 1885 Championship ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Peterkin
William Peterkin (1857-1945) was a Scotland national rugby union team, Scotland international rugby union player and athlete. Rugby Union career Amateur career He played for Edinburgh University RFC. He captained the side. Provincial career He played for Edinburgh District (rugby union), Edinburgh District in the 1880–81 Scottish Districts season, 1880 inter-city match, scoring two tries in the match. He played for East of Scotland District (rugby union), East of Scotland District in the 1880–81 Scottish Districts season, 5 February 1881 match against West of Scotland District (rugby union), West of Scotland District. International career He was capped eight times for Scotland national rugby union team, Scotland between 1881 and 1885. Other sports He was named in ''The Athletic News'' of 6 July 1881. The newspaper decried his slump in the shot put remarking that last year [1880] he putted the 'cannonball' a distance of while this year he only managed a distance of . ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Begbie
Thomas Begbie (1862-1896) was a Scotland international rugby union player. His regular playing position was Fullback. Rugby Union career Amateur career Begbie played for Edinburgh Wanderers. In 1881 Begbie moved to play for Glasgow Academicals. That same year Begbie went back to playing for Edinburgh Wanderers. In 1884 Begbie was playing for Merchistonians. Provincial career Begbie played for Edinburgh District in the 1880 inter-city match against Glasgow District. He scored a try and conversion in the match. Begbie played for East of Scotland District in the February 1881 match against West of Scotland District. International career Begbie was capped twice for Scotland in 1881 Events January–March * January 1– 24 – Siege of Geok Tepe: Russian troops under General Mikhail Skobelev defeat the Turkomans. * January 13 – War of the Pacific – Battle of San Juan and Chorrillos: The C .... Business career Begbie became ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glasgow District (rugby Union)
Glasgow District was a Scottish amateur rugby union team which now plays as the professional provincial side Glasgow Warriors. Founded in 1872 it was a select provincial amateur rugby union team that drew its players mainly from the Greater Glasgow area, as well as others from the rest of the west of Scotland; roughly corresponding to the old Strathclyde regional council area. Historically the Glasgow District team played matches against touring teams visiting Scotland from abroad, and also competed in the Scottish Inter-District Championship. The Glasgow District rugby union team was founded in 1872. The team played the world's first inter-district match that year against Edinburgh District rugby union team. The amateur Glasgow District side evolved into the professional Glasgow Warriors side in 1996; one year after rugby union allowed professionalism in 1995. Formation The Glasgow District side was formed in 1872 to play against an Edinburgh District side. The teams met o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1881–82 Scottish Districts Season
The 1881–82 Scottish Districts season is a record of all the rugby union matches for Scotland's district teams. It includes the East of Scotland District versus West of Scotland District trial match. History This season saw the first time that Glasgow won the Inter-City match. After last season's failed attempt to get a North v South fixture played, it was proposed that now 3 new district fixtures be played. From the Aberdeen Press and Journal of 19 December 1881: At the recent annual meeting of the union RUMr. R. Craigie Bell of Aberdeenshire, renewed this solicitations on their behalf and on behalf on their provincial friends generally, and in addition to the North versus South match, proposed the introduction of two other Union fixtures viz. the Northern versus Midland counties and a South-eastern versus South-western counties match. The union accordingly gave the proposal their best consideration, and chiefly through Mr. Petrie's personal inquiries, and perhaps in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
