About Jock Steven
Lived 1935 – 2020 (aged 84). Jock Steven was a British rugby union player.
John Brown Steven (10 May 1935 – 6 April 2020), known as Jock Steven, was a Scottish rugby union player. He was the 107th President of the Scottish Rugby Union.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Steven was educated at Madras College and played rugby union for the school team. His family farmed at Dunino on the East Neuk of Fife.
On leaving school, he played for Madras College FP and captained the side in 1958-59 season and 1961-62 season.
Provincial career
Steven represented the combined North of Scotland District side in their 1964 match against New Zealand. He was not used.
Family
Steven had 3 brothers:- Bill, Alan and Robert. In one memorable game in 1957 all 4 brothers, including Jock, made the Madras College FP first XV.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jock Steven?
Scottish rugby union player (1935-2020)
When was Jock Steven born?
Jock Steven was born on 10 May 1935 in St Andrews.
When did Jock Steven die?
Jock Steven died on 6 April 2020.
What was Jock Steven's occupation?
Jock Steven was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Jock Steven?
Jock Steven was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jock Steven. https://biography.guide/jock-steven/
MLA: "Jock Steven." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jock-steven/.
Chicago: "Jock Steven." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jock-steven/.
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