About Tom Dorward
Lived 1916 – 1941 (aged 24). Tom Dorward was a British rugby union player.
Thomas Fairgrieve Dorward (27 March 1916, Galashiels – 5 March 1941, Castle Bytham, Lincolnshire) was a Scotland international rugby union player. He died as the result of wounds received during World War II.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He played for Gala.
He was scheduled to play for the Scotland Probables side in the December 1937 trial match but the match was called off due to frost. Instead, Dorward was later in the January 1938 trial, this time as a substitute for the Scotland Possibles side. He came on in the second half.
International career
He was capped five times for between 1938 and 1939.
Family
His brother Arthur Dorward was also capped for Scotland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Dorward?
Scottish rugby union player (1916-1941)
When was Tom Dorward born?
Tom Dorward was born on 27 March 1916 in Galashiels.
When did Tom Dorward die?
Tom Dorward died on 5 March 1941 in Scotland.
What was Tom Dorward's occupation?
Tom Dorward was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Tom Dorward?
Tom Dorward was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Dorward. https://biography.guide/tom-dorward/
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