Andrew Stewart

Major Andrew Stewart (1913–1989) was a Scottish rugby union player. He was the 76th president of the Scottish Rugby Union.

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

He played for Jed-Forest. He captained the club.

He took part in one post Second World War match for Jed-Forest and stated it took a fortnight to recover. He then quit as a player.

Provincial career

He played for South of Scotland District against North of Scotland District.

He was elected on the SRU committee in 1954 as a South of Scotland District representative. He gave up the president post at Jed-Forest when he joined the SRU.

Stewart looked forward to the role: 'It will be fine to have the chance of assuring some of the smaller clubs that they are not in the wilderness.'

Outside of rugby

Stewart was a tweed manufacturer in Jedburgh.

He served as a Major in the 4th King's Own Scottish Borderers.

Both his uncle Charles William Stewart and father George Stewart played for Jed-Forest. His father was also a secretary and president of the club.