About James Woodburn
Lived 1870 – 1903 (aged 33). James Woodburn was a British rugby union player.
James Woodburn (21 April 1870 – 1 May 1903) was a Scotland international rugby union player. He played at Three-Quarters
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Woodburn played for Kelvinside Academicals.
Provincial career
Woodburn played for Glasgow District against Edinburgh District in the 17 December 1892 Inter-City match. This was in the middle of an unbeaten spell in the Inter-City for Glasgow; and Glasgow District won the match by 1 goal & 1 try to 3 tries (in an era when goals were predominate over tries).
International career
Woodburn played one match for Scotland. This was the Home Nations match against Ireland at Raeburn Place, Edinburgh on 20 February 1892. Scotland won the match 2 - 0.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Woodburn?
British rugby union player
When was James Woodburn born?
James Woodburn was born on 21 April 1870 in Glasgow.
When did James Woodburn die?
James Woodburn died on 1 May 1903 in Glasgow.
What was James Woodburn's occupation?
James Woodburn was a rugby union player.
What nationality was James Woodburn?
James Woodburn was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Woodburn. https://biography.guide/james-woodburn/
MLA: "James Woodburn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-woodburn/.
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