About Ninian Finlay
Lived 1858 – 1936 (aged 78). Ninian Finlay was a British rugby union player.
Ninian Jamieson Finlay (31 January 1858 – 7 March 1936 ) was an international rugby player for Scotland. He played nine caps for between 1875 – 1881. He eagerly competes for this record against Charles Reid, who was the same age when he played his first cap. Reid, however, was a day older because of an extra leap year day when he capped in 1881.
He played for East of Scotland District in 1876.
International career
The first historian of Scottish rugby, R.J. Phillips, said of Ninian Finlay: "There was never such glamour and reputation attached to any Scottish player till A.R. Don Wauchope reached the zenith of his powers."
Law career
In later life he was a Writer to the Signet.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ninian Finlay?
Scottish rugby union player
When was Ninian Finlay born?
Ninian Finlay was born on 31 January 1858 in Newhaven.
When did Ninian Finlay die?
Ninian Finlay died on 7 March 1936 in Edinburgh.
What was Ninian Finlay's occupation?
Ninian Finlay was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Ninian Finlay?
Ninian Finlay was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ninian Finlay. https://biography.guide/ninian-finlay/
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