Bulldog Irvine
Scotland international rugby union player
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Doctor Robert William Irvine, (1853–1897) nicknamed "Bulldog",[2] was a Scotland international rugby football player.[3]
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| Born | Robert William Irvine 19 April 1853[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 18 April 1897 (aged 43)[1] Moulin, Scotland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He played for Edinburgh Academicals.[3]
Provincial career
He represented Edinburgh District against Glasgow District in the Inter-City matches; and played in the first match in 1872.
He represented East of Scotland District against West of Scotland District in 1876.[4]
International career
He was capped 13 times for Scotland between 1871 and 1880,[3] including the first ever rugby international.[5]
Family
He was the brother of Duncan Irvine who was also capped for Scotland.[3]
