About Ian McCrae
Lived 1941 – 2026 (aged 84). Ian McCrae was a British rugby union player.
Ian George McCrae (19 May 1941 – 7 January 2026) was a Scottish international rugby union player. He played at Scrum half.
Rugby union career
Amateur career McCrae played for Gordonians. He played for the club for 4 different decades from 1959 to the 1980s.
Provincial career McCrae played for North of Scotland District and North and Midlands.
International career McCrae played for Scotland 6 times between 1967 and 1972.
He was the first permitted substitute in international rugby union.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ian McCrae?
rugby player
When was Ian McCrae born?
Ian McCrae was born on 19 May 1941.
When did Ian McCrae die?
Ian McCrae died on 7 January 2026.
What was Ian McCrae's occupation?
Ian McCrae was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Ian McCrae?
Ian McCrae was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ian McCrae (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ian McCrae. https://biography.guide/ian-mccrae-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Ian McCrae." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ian-mccrae-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Ian McCrae." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ian-mccrae-rugby-union-player/.
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