About Alex Thomson
Lived 1921 – 2010 (aged 88–89). Alex Thomson was a British rugby union player.
Alexander McNiven Thomson (20 February 1921 – 2010) was a Scotland international rugby union player. Thomson played as a Lock.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Thomson played for University of St. Andrews.
Provincial career
Thomson was selected for the combined North of Scotland team to play the South on 12 November 1949.
International career
He was capped for Scotland just once. He played in the Scotland v Ireland match at Murrayfield Stadium on 26 February 1949 in the Five Nations tournament.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alex Thomson?
Scottish rugby union player
When was Alex Thomson born?
Alex Thomson was born on 20 February 1921 in Kettins.
When did Alex Thomson die?
Alex Thomson died in 2010 in Dumfries.
What was Alex Thomson's occupation?
Alex Thomson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Alex Thomson?
Alex Thomson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alex Thomson (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alex Thomson. https://biography.guide/alex-thomson-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Alex Thomson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alex-thomson-rugby-union-player/.
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