Reggie Morrison

Reggie Morrison (24 March 1864 - 1 May 1941) is a former Scotland international rugby union player.

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

He played for Edinburgh University. He captained the side between 1885 and 1887.

Provincial career

He played for Edinburgh District in the inter-city match against Glasgow District on 5 December 1885. He scored 2 tries in the match.

He played for East of Scotland District against West of Scotland District on 30 January 1886. He also played in the corresponding 1887 fixture.

International career

He was capped 3 times for Scotland in 1886. He scored 2 tries in Scotland's win over Ireland.

His great-granddaughter in law brought Morrison's Scotland international cap back to Murrayfield Stadium in 2010, so that it can be displayed by the Scottish Rugby Union. It is now showcased at the President's Suite at the stadium. She also brought a cap Morrison obtained from the university; and another cap.

Other sports

Growing up in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, Morrison first played Australian Rules Football for Geelong Football Club.

Medical career

He graduated from Edinburgh University with a degree in medicine. He was to return to Australia where he set up a G.P. practice in Toorak, Victoria. He worked as a gynaecologist at the Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne; and was one of the founders of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.