About Herbert Leggatt
Lived 1868 – 1946 (aged 77–78). Herbert Leggatt was a British rugby union player.
Herbert Leggatt (26 October 1868 – 23 May 1945) was a Scotland international rugby union player.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He played for Watsonians.
Provincial career
He played for Edinburgh District in the 1890 inter-city match.
He played for East of Scotland District that same season in 1891.
He played for Cities District against the Anglo-Scots in 1892.
International career
He made his debut with the national team during the game Scotland v Wales at Edinburgh, 7 Feb 1891. His last game was Scotland v England at Edinburgh, 17 Mar 1894 He played 9 international games between 1891 and 1894.
Family
He was born in Madras Presidency, India on 26 Oct 1868 to George Russell Leggatt and Catherine Ann Pritchard.
Death
Herbert Thomas Owen Leggatt died on 23 May 1945 in Southport, Lancashire, England.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Herbert Leggatt?
Scottish rugby union player (1868–1946)
When was Herbert Leggatt born?
Herbert Leggatt was born in 1868.
When did Herbert Leggatt die?
Herbert Leggatt died in 1946.
What was Herbert Leggatt's occupation?
Herbert Leggatt was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Herbert Leggatt?
Herbert Leggatt was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herbert Leggatt. https://biography.guide/herbert-leggatt/
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