About Andrew Galbraith Colville
Lived 1846 – 1881 (aged 34). Andrew Galbraith Colville was a British rugby union player.
Andrew Colville (17 December 1846 – 17 April 1881) was a Scottish international rugby union player who played for Merchistonians in Edinburgh.
Born in Edinburgh in 1848, Colville played as a Forward.
Colville played in the first ever rugby union international match for Scotland against England on 27 March 1871
He was selected again in the return match the following year. On 5 February 1872 he played for Scotland against England at The Oval.
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Who was Andrew Galbraith Colville?
Scottish player of rugby football
When was Andrew Galbraith Colville born?
Andrew Galbraith Colville was born on 17 December 1846 in Edinburgh.
When did Andrew Galbraith Colville die?
Andrew Galbraith Colville died on 17 April 1881 in Bournemouth.
What was Andrew Galbraith Colville's occupation?
Andrew Galbraith Colville was a rugby union player.
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Andrew Galbraith Colville was British.
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