About Stephen Turk
Lived 1948 – 2005 (aged 57). Stephen Turk was a rugby union player.
Stephen Turk (9 January 1948 - 25 August 2005) is a former Scotland international rugby union player.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He played for Langholm.
He joined the Army, and played for Army Rugby Union; He played in the 1973 Army v Navy game at Twickenham. He also played for the combined services against the All Blacks at Twickenham. Stationed at Catterick then turned out for Harrogate.
Provincial career
He played for South of Scotland District as a full back in all three matches of their 1970–71 Scottish Inter-District Championship season campaign. The South won every match and finished that season as champions, with Turk the top scorer for the season with 24 points.
On moving to Catterick with the army, he then played for Yorkshire county.
International career
He was capped by Scotland just the once, against England in 1971, coming on as a replacement at Centre. Scotland won the match, their first win at Twickenham since 1938.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Stephen Turk?
rugby player
When was Stephen Turk born?
Stephen Turk was born on 9 January 1948.
When did Stephen Turk die?
Stephen Turk died on 25 August 2005.
What was Stephen Turk's occupation?
Stephen Turk was a rugby union player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Stephen Turk. https://biography.guide/stephen-turk/
MLA: "Stephen Turk." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/stephen-turk/.
Chicago: "Stephen Turk." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/stephen-turk/.
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