About William St Clair Grant
Lived 1853 – 1896 (aged 42–43). William St Clair Grant was a British rugby union player.
William St. Clair Grant Snr. (20 July 1853 – 17 February 1896) was a Scotland international rugby union player.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Grant played for Craigmount RFC.
Provincial career
Grant represented Edinburgh District. He played in the world's first two representative provincial matches in the 1872–73 season.
International career
Grant represented the Scotland international rugby union team twice.
Family
His son William St Clair Grant was a cricketer.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William St Clair Grant?
Scotland international rugby union player (1853-1896)
When was William St Clair Grant born?
William St Clair Grant was born in 1853 in Bengal.
When did William St Clair Grant die?
William St Clair Grant died on 17 February 1896.
What was William St Clair Grant's occupation?
William St Clair Grant was a rugby union player.
What nationality was William St Clair Grant?
William St Clair Grant was British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William St Clair Grant
· DBpedia: William St Clair Grant (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William St Clair Grant. https://biography.guide/william-st-clair-grant/
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