About Hamish Shaw
Lived 1896 – 1990 (aged 93–94). Hamish Shaw was a rugby union player.
Hamish Shaw (13 September 1896 - 10 November 1990) was a Scotland international rugby union player. He became the 63rd President of the Scottish Rugby Union.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He played for Edinburgh Academicals.
Provincial career
He played for Edinburgh District in the 1920 inter-city match.
International career
He received two caps for Scotland both in 1921.
Administrative career
He was President of the Scottish Rugby Union for the period 1949 to 1950.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hamish Shaw?
rugby player
When was Hamish Shaw born?
Hamish Shaw was born in 1896 in Edinburgh.
When did Hamish Shaw die?
Hamish Shaw died in 1990.
What was Hamish Shaw's occupation?
Hamish Shaw was a rugby union player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hamish Shaw. https://biography.guide/hamish-shaw/
MLA: "Hamish Shaw." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hamish-shaw/.
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