About Bulldog Irvine
Lived 1853 – 1897 (aged 43). Bulldog Irvine was a British rugby union player.
Doctor Robert William Irvine (1853–1897), nicknamed "Bulldog", was a Scotland international rugby football player.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He played for Edinburgh Academicals.
International career
He was capped 13 times for between 1871 and 1880,
Family He was the brother of Duncan Irvine who was also capped for Scotland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bulldog Irvine?
Scottish rugby union player
When was Bulldog Irvine born?
Bulldog Irvine was born on 19 April 1853 in Blair Atholl.
When did Bulldog Irvine die?
Bulldog Irvine died on 18 April 1897.
What was Bulldog Irvine's occupation?
Bulldog Irvine was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Bulldog Irvine?
Bulldog Irvine was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bulldog Irvine. https://biography.guide/bulldog-irvine/
MLA: "Bulldog Irvine." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bulldog-irvine/.
Chicago: "Bulldog Irvine." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bulldog-irvine/.
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