Ken Ross

Kenneth Innes Ross (15 March 1937 — 25 July 2021) was a Scottish international rugby union player.

Born into a Scottish family in Folkestone, Kent, Ross was educated at Boroughmuir High School in Edinburgh, where he got his start in rugby at age 15 and went on to captain the first XV for two seasons.

Ross, a wing-forward, played with Boroughmuir FPs throughout his career. He won seven championships with Edinburgh District, which he was first selected for at 19. In 1957, Ross represented Combined Cities against the touring Wallabies.

During national service, Ross attended Dartmouth Naval College and joined the Royal Marines. He played for Hampshire, Devonport Services, the Royal Navy and United Services, before returning to Scotland in 1960. He played in Scotland's match against Wales in 1962 where they secured their first win in Cardiff for 35 years.