The 1891–92 Scottish Districts season is a record of all the
rugby union
Rugby union, commonly known simply as rugby, is a close-contact team sport that originated at Rugby School in the first half of the 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand. In its m ...
matches for Scotland's district teams.
History
In September, new scoring was introduced throughout Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales. The ''Scottish Referee'' newspaper was disdainful of the changes; stating that although they were a step in the right direction, the changes did not go far enough. It concluded:
Indeed, the whole system of scoring as adopted is a survival of the time - the stupid time - when one goal was considered of greater value than any number of tries.
This is the first season that
Glasgow District was scheduled to play
South of Scotland District; and that
Edinburgh District was again scheduled to play
North of Scotland
The Highlands and Islands is an area of Scotland broadly covering the Scottish Highlands, plus Orkney, Shetland and Outer Hebrides (Western Isles).
The Highlands and Islands are sometimes defined as the area to which the Crofters' Act of 1886 ...
. Prior to this year, Glasgow always played North of Scotland District; and Edinburgh always played South of Scotland District.
However both matches, due to be played on 14 December, were called off on account of frost.
The North v Midlands match of 28 November 1891 at North Inch, Perth was called off due to heavy rainfall.
The North v Midlands match of 2 January 1892 at North Inch, Perth was postponed.
North and South were due to play on Monday 18 January 1892 at Raeburn Place in Edinburgh.
East and West played their Trial match on 23 January 1892. Admission was noted as 1 shilling.
Results
Inter-City
Glasgow District:
Edinburgh District:
Other Scottish matches
Midlands District:
North of Scotland District:
South of Scotland District:
Glasgow District:
North of Scotland District:
Edinburgh District:
North of Scotland District:
South of Scotland District:
East of Scotland District:
West of Scotland District:
English matches
No other District matches played.
International matches
No touring matches this season.
References
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1891–92 in Scottish rugby union
Scottish Districts seasons