About Robert Young
Born 1940. Robert Young is a British rugby union player.
Robert Young (born 13 September 1940 in Edinburgh) is a former Scotland international rugby union player. He became the 115th President of the Scottish Rugby Union.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Young played for Watsonians.
Provincial career
He played for Edinburgh District in the 1970–71 Scottish Inter-District Championship.
International career
He played for Scotland once, in 1970.
Administrative career
He became the 115th President of the Scottish Rugby Union. He served the standard one year from 2001 to 2002.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Robert Young?
rugby union player
When was Robert Young born?
Robert Young was born on 13 September 1940 in Edinburgh.
What is Robert Young's occupation?
Robert Young is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Robert Young?
Robert Young is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Young (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Young. https://biography.guide/robert-young-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Robert Young." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-young-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Robert Young." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-young-rugby-union-player/.
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