About Neil Cameron
Lived 1929 – 1978 (aged 48–49). Neil Cameron was a rugby union player.
Neil Cameron (2 September 1929 – September 1978) was a Scotland international rugby union footballer, who played as a fullback.
Rugby union career
Amateur career
Cameron played for Glasgow University.
Provincial career
Cameron played for Glasgow District against Edinburgh District in the 1952–53 Inter-City match. Glasgow won the match 14 – 13, Cameron kicking penalties and a conversion to secure Glasgow's win.
International career
He was capped for three times in 1952, all of the caps coming in the Five Nations matches.
Cameron battled for the Scotland fullback place with Ian Thomson. Thomson usually won the battle and he secured 7 caps to Cameron's 3 caps.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Neil Cameron?
Scottish rugby union footballer (1929-1978)
When was Neil Cameron born?
Neil Cameron was born on 2 September 1929 in Carlisle.
When did Neil Cameron die?
Neil Cameron died in 1978 in Penrith.
What was Neil Cameron's occupation?
Neil Cameron was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Neil Cameron (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Neil Cameron. https://biography.guide/neil-cameron/
MLA: "Neil Cameron." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/neil-cameron/.
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