About Stanley Harper
Lived 1912 – 1992 (aged 79). Stanley Harper was a rugby union player.
Stanley Harper (29 November 1912 - 7 April 1992) was a Scotland international rugby union player.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He played for Watsonians.
During the Second World War, he joined the Royal Navy and played for their rugby side.
Provincial career
He played for Edinburgh District in December 1935 in the inter-city match against Glasgow.
International career
Harper played in the 21 March 1942 Services International match against England for Scotland. As a Services international, Harper was finally given a retrospective cap in 2023.
Death
He died at Grey's Hospital in Pietermaritzburg on 7 April 1992.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Stanley Harper?
rugby player
When was Stanley Harper born?
Stanley Harper was born on 29 November 1912.
When did Stanley Harper die?
Stanley Harper died on 7 April 1992.
What was Stanley Harper's occupation?
Stanley Harper was a rugby union player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Stanley Harper. https://biography.guide/stanley-harper/
MLA: "Stanley Harper." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/stanley-harper/.
Chicago: "Stanley Harper." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/stanley-harper/.
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