Stewart Smith (12 April 1855 – 29 November 1896) was a

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international rugby union player. He played as a forward.

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

Smith played for

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Provincial career

Smith was called up for the Glasgow District side for the 1877 provincial match against Edinburgh District on 1 December 1877 while still with Glasgow Academicals. Smith played for Blues Trial in their match against

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on 16 February 1878. Smith played for West of Scotland District in their match against East of Scotland District on 1 March 1879.

International career

Smith was called up to the

squad in 1877 and played Ireland at Belfast on 19 February. He was also called up the following year for the England match at Raeburn Place, Edinburgh on 4 March 1878.

References

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