About Max Simmers
Lived 1904 – 1972 (aged 68). Max Simmers was a British rugby union player.
William Maxwell Simmers (7 August 1904 in Glasgow – 14 November 1972 in Helensburgh) was a Scottish rugby union player. He was often referred to as "Max"
Provincial career
He was capped for Glasgow District.
International career
He was capped twenty eight times between 1926 and 1932 for ,
Administrative career
He became the 70th President of the Scottish Rugby Union. He served one year from 1956 to 1957.
Family
He was the father of Brian Simmers, who was also capped for Scotland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Max Simmers?
Scottish rugby union player
When was Max Simmers born?
Max Simmers was born on 7 August 1904 in Glasgow.
When did Max Simmers die?
Max Simmers died on 14 November 1972 in Helensburgh.
What was Max Simmers's occupation?
Max Simmers was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Max Simmers?
Max Simmers was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Max Simmers. https://biography.guide/max-simmers/
MLA: "Max Simmers." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/max-simmers/.
Chicago: "Max Simmers." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/max-simmers/.
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