About Derek Turnbull
Born 1961. Derek Turnbull is a British rugby union player and police officer.
Derek Turnbull (born 2 October 1961) is a former Scotland international rugby union player.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Turnbull was born in Hawick. He started playing rugby union with Hawick Trades before being picked up by Hawick.
Provincial career
He played for South of Scotland.
He played for the Reds Trial side in their match against Blues Trial on 3 January 1987.
International career
He made 15 appearances for the Scotland national rugby union team.
He made his international rugby debut on 6 June 1987 in the quarter-finals of the 1987 Rugby World Cup against New Zealand at Christchurch.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Derek Turnbull?
Scottish rugby union player
When was Derek Turnbull born?
Derek Turnbull was born on 2 October 1961 in Hawick.
What is Derek Turnbull's occupation?
Derek Turnbull is a rugby union player and police officer.
What nationality is Derek Turnbull?
Derek Turnbull is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Derek Turnbull (rugby union)
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