About Adam Robson
Lived 1928 – 2007 (aged 78). Adam Robson was a British painter and rugby union player.
Adam Robson (16 August 1928 – 15 March 2007) was a Scotland international rugby union player. He played as a flanker.
Robson then played for Hawick Linden and Hawick.
Provincial career He was capped by South of Scotland District in the 1954–55 Scottish Inter-District Championship.
International career He was capped twenty-two times for between 1954 and 1960.
Administrative career Robson served on the Barbarians committee for 20 years.
He became the 97th President of the Scottish Rugby Union. He served the standard one year from 1983 to 1984.
Outside of rugby union He was an art teacher at Dollar Academy. He was a prolific artist selling more than 900 works; and also authored three books.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Adam Robson?
Scottish rugby union player (1928-2007)
When was Adam Robson born?
Adam Robson was born on 16 August 1928 in Hawick.
When did Adam Robson die?
Adam Robson died on 15 March 2007 in Scotland.
What was Adam Robson's occupation?
Adam Robson was a painter and rugby union player.
What nationality was Adam Robson?
Adam Robson was British.
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