About William Andrew Walls
Lived 1859 – 1936 (aged 76). William Andrew Walls was a rugby union player.
William Andrew Walls (29 December 1859 – 19 February 1936) was a Scotland international rugby union player. He became the 38th President of the Scottish Rugby Union.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He played as a forward for Glasgow Academicals.
Provincial career
He represented Glasgow District against Edinburgh District in the world's first provincial match, the 'inter-city', on 23 November 1872.
He also represented Glasgow District against Edinburgh District in the 3 December 1881 match.
Administrative career
He became the 38th President of the Scottish Rugby Union. He served one year from 1911 to 1912.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Andrew Walls?
rugby union player (1859-1936)
When was William Andrew Walls born?
William Andrew Walls was born on 29 December 1859 in Glasgow.
When did William Andrew Walls die?
William Andrew Walls died on 19 February 1936 in Prestwick.
What was William Andrew Walls's occupation?
William Andrew Walls was a rugby union player.
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