James Ross (rugby union)
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BornJames Ross
15 February 1880
15 February 1880
Rutherford, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Died31 October 1914 (aged 34)
Mesen, Belgium
Years
Team
Years
Team
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| Died | 31 October 1914 (aged 34) Mesen, Belgium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Allegiance |  United Kingdom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service years | 1914 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conflicts | Messines | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jimmy Ross (15 February 1880 – 31 October 1914) was a Scotland international rugby union player.[1][2]
Amateur career
He played for London Scottish FC[2] which he had captained in 1901-02 and 1904–05.[3]
Provincial career
He played for Provinces District on 12 January 1901.[4]
He played for Anglo-Scots against South of Scotland District on 25 December 1901.[5]
International career
He was capped for Scotland five times between 1901 and 1903.[2]
International appearances
| Opposition | Score | Result | Date | Venue | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wales | 18–0 | Win | 9 February 1901 | Inverleith | [6] |
 Ireland | 9–5 | Win | 23 February 1901 | Inverleith | [7] |
 England | 3–18 | Win | 9 March 1901 | Blackheath | [8] |
| Wales | 14–5 | Lost | 1 February 1902 | Cardiff | [9] |
| England | 6–10 | Win | 21 March 1903 | Richmond | [10] |
Military service
He was one of the first Scottish rugby internationalists to die in the First World War, and fell at Messines.[11]
Family
His brother Edward Ross, also gained a single cap in 1904.[2]
