Robert Ainslie (rugby union)
Scotland international rugby union player
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Robert Ainslie was a Scotland international rugby union player.[1][2] His playing position was Forward.
| Born | Robert Ainslie 30 January 1858 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 12 May 1906 (aged 48) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Ainslie played for Edinburgh Institution F.P.[1]
Provincial career
Ainslie played for Edinburgh District in their inter-city match against Glasgow District on 1 December 1887[3] and on 4 December 1880.[4]
Ainslie was capped by East of Scotland District in their match against West of Scotland District on 9 February 1878[5] and on 5 February 1881.[6]
Ainslie played for Whites Trial in their match against Blues Trial on 16 February 1878.[7]
International career
Ainslie was capped seven times for Scotland between 1879 and 1882.[1][8]
Family
Ainslie was the brother of Thomas Ainslie who was also capped for Scotland.[1]
