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Adam Dalgleish

1868 – 1938

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About Adam Dalgleish

Lived 1868 – 1938 (aged 70). Adam Dalgleish was a rugby union player.

Adam Dalgleish (1 September 1868 – 14 September 1938) was a Scotland international rugby union player.

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

Dalgleish played rugby union for Gala. He played for Gala from 1886 to 1896. He captained the club for three seasons. He also excelled in the Sevens game.

Provincial career

In a match for East of Scotland District against West of Scotland District he displayed his notable dribbling prowess. Twice he managed to dribble the length of the pitch.

He was due to play for South of Scotland District in their match against Cumberland on 10 February 1894, however he was replaced by Renwick of Gala.

He did manage to play for the South of Scotland District in their match against North of Scotland District on 14 December 1895. South won the match 37-3 and 6 players from the South were selected for the Provinces District match against Cities District on 28 December 1895.

International career

He played 8 matches for Scotland from 1890 to 1894.

He was the first member of a Borders rugby club to be capped for Scotland.

Outside of rugby union

He was a President of the Gala Waverley Bowling Club.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Adam Dalgleish?

rugby player (1868-1938)

When was Adam Dalgleish born?

Adam Dalgleish was born on 1 September 1868 in Bellingham.

When did Adam Dalgleish die?

Adam Dalgleish died on 14 September 1938.

What was Adam Dalgleish's occupation?

Adam Dalgleish was a rugby union player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Adam Dalgleish

· Wikidata: Q102186401

· DBpedia: Adam Dalgleish

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