About Robert Wilson
Lived 1854 – 1911 (aged 57). Robert Wilson was a British rugby union player.
Robert Wilson (4 February 1854 – 6 July 1911) was a Scotland international rugby union player who represented Scotland in 1873 and 1874.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Wilson played for West of Scotland.
Provincial career
He represented Glasgow District against Edinburgh District in the world's first provincial match, the 'inter-city', on 23 November 1872.
International career
His international debut was the home match against England on 3 March 1873 at Glasgow.
He played again for Scotland, against England, in the following year's fixture at The Oval on 23 February 1874.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Wilson?
Scottish rugby union player
When was Robert Wilson born?
Robert Wilson was born on 4 February 1854 in Scotland.
When did Robert Wilson die?
Robert Wilson died on 6 July 1911.
What was Robert Wilson's occupation?
Robert Wilson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Robert Wilson?
Robert Wilson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Wilson (rugby union, born 1854)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Wilson. https://biography.guide/robert-wilson-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Robert Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-wilson-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Robert Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-wilson-rugby-union-player/.
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