About Alexander Cairns
Lived 1878 – 1968 (aged 89–90). Alexander Cairns was a British rugby union player.
Alexander Cairns (1878–1968) was a Scotland international rugby union player.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Cairns played for Watsonians. He was nicknamed Fatty.
Provincial career
He was capped by Edinburgh District in 1902 playing in the Inter-City match against Glasgow District.
International career
He was capped 12 times for the Scotland international side, from 1903 to 1906.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alexander Cairns?
Scottish international rugby union player (1878–1968)
When was Alexander Cairns born?
Alexander Cairns was born in 1878.
When did Alexander Cairns die?
Alexander Cairns died in 1968.
What was Alexander Cairns's occupation?
Alexander Cairns was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Alexander Cairns?
Alexander Cairns was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alexander Cairns (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alexander Cairns. https://biography.guide/alexander-cairns-rugby-union-player/
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