About David Watson
Lived 1854 – 1906 (aged 52). David Watson was a British rugby union player.
David Watson (7 January 1854 – 3 March 1906) was a Scotland international rugby union player. He played at the Forward position.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Watson played for Glasgow Academicals.
Provincial career
Watson captained Glasgow District in the Inter-City match against Edinburgh District in 1876.
Watson also represented the West of Scotland District.
International career
Watson was capped by Scotland for just three matches. His debut was the 1876 match against England at The Oval on 6 March 1876; his final match was also against England the following year at Raeburn Place. The other match was against Ireland in Belfast in 1877.
Referee career
Watson became a referee after his playing career ended.
Administrative career
Watson was President of the SRU from 1880-81.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Watson?
rugby union player (1854-1906)
When was David Watson born?
David Watson was born on 7 January 1854 in Glasgow.
When did David Watson die?
David Watson died on 3 March 1906.
What was David Watson's occupation?
David Watson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was David Watson?
David Watson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Watson (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Watson. https://biography.guide/david-watson-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "David Watson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-watson-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "David Watson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-watson-rugby-union-player/.
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