About James Ross
Lived 1880 – 1914 (aged 34). James Ross was a British rugby union player.
Jimmy Ross (15 February 1880 – 31 October 1914) was a Scotland international rugby union player.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He played for London Scottish FC
Provincial career
He played for Provinces District on 12 January 1901.
He played for Anglo-Scots against South of Scotland District on 25 December 1901.
International career
He was capped for five times between 1901 and 1903.
Military service
He was one of the first Scottish rugby internationalists to die in the First World War, and fell at Messines.
Family
His brother Edward Ross, also gained a single cap in 1904.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Ross?
Scottish rugby union player (1880-1914)
When was James Ross born?
James Ross was born on 15 February 1880.
When did James Ross die?
James Ross died on 31 October 1914.
What was James Ross's occupation?
James Ross was a rugby union player.
What nationality was James Ross?
James Ross was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Ross (rugby union)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Ross. https://biography.guide/james-ross-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "James Ross." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-ross-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "James Ross." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-ross-rugby-union-player/.
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