About David Cassels
Lived 1859 – 1923 (aged 63). David Cassels was a rugby union player.
David Cassels (4 March 1859 – 25 January 1923) was a Scotland international rugby union player. He was the 35th President of the Scottish Rugby Union.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Cassels played rugby union for West of Scotland.
Provincial career
Cassels played for Glasgow District in the inter-city match of 1879 and 1880. He captained the side in 1881.
He was capped by West District in January 1880. In February 1881, he was capped by West of Scotland District for their match against East of Scotland District.
International career
Cassels had 7 caps for Scotland between 1880 and 1883.
Administrative career
Cassels became the 35th President of the Scottish Rugby Union. He served one year from 1908 to 1909.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Cassels?
Scottish rugby union player
When was David Cassels born?
David Cassels was born on 4 March 1859 in Shettleston.
When did David Cassels die?
David Cassels died on 25 January 1923.
What was David Cassels's occupation?
David Cassels was a rugby union player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Cassels. https://biography.guide/david-cassels/
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