About R. C. Stevenson
Lived 1886 – 1973 (aged 87). R. C. Stevenson was a British rugby union player.
Dr. Robert C. Stevenson (17 February 1886 – 4 September 1973) was a Scotland international rugby union player. He also represented the Barbarians and the British and Irish Lions.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He played rugby union for St Andrews University.
Provincial career
He played for the combined North of Scotland District against the South of Scotland District on 10 December 1910.
He played for the Blues Trial side against the Whites Trial side on 21 January 1911 and captained the side, while still with St. Andrews University.
International career
He played 6 matches for Scotland.
He was a member of the 1910 British Lions tour to South Africa, and played in 15 games, including three of the Test matches against the South African national team.
He also played for the Barbarians.
Medical career
Stevenson attended Kirkcaldy High School, and went to the University of St Andrews, where he studied medicine. He then became a doctor.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was R. C. Stevenson?
Scottish rugby union player (1886-1973)
When was R. C. Stevenson born?
R. C. Stevenson was born on 17 February 1886 in Perth.
When did R. C. Stevenson die?
R. C. Stevenson died on 4 September 1973 in Durban.
What was R. C. Stevenson's occupation?
R. C. Stevenson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was R. C. Stevenson?
R. C. Stevenson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Stevenson (rugby union, born 1886)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). R. C. Stevenson. https://biography.guide/r-c-stevenson/
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