About George Ritchie
Lived 1909 – 1993 (aged 83–84). George Ritchie was a rugby union player.
George Fraser Ritchie (1909–1993) was a Scottish rugby union player. His regular playing position was Number 8.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
George Ritchie was educated at the High School of Dundee and Strathallan School in Perthshire. He played his club rugby for Dundee HSFP and was captain for three years between 1928 and 1931.
Provincial career
Ritchie played for Midlands District.
International career
Ritchie was capped once in 1932 for at number eight. Scotland lost to England 16–3 at Twickenham on 19 March. He was the grandfather of noted Scottish rugby player Andy Nicol.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Ritchie?
Scottish rugby union player
When was George Ritchie born?
George Ritchie was born in 1909.
When did George Ritchie die?
George Ritchie died in 1993.
What was George Ritchie's occupation?
George Ritchie was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Ritchie (rugby union, born 1909)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Ritchie. https://biography.guide/george-ritchie-rugby-union-player-1909/
MLA: "George Ritchie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-ritchie-rugby-union-player-1909/.
Chicago: "George Ritchie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-ritchie-rugby-union-player-1909/.
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