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Tag: 19th century rugby

  • Who was the first Scotland rugby captain

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    The first Scotland rugby captain was Robert Maitland, who led the team in their inaugural international match against England on December 27, 1871, at Raeburn Place in Edinburgh. Scotland won that historic match 1-0 with a try scored by William Cross.

  • Who was the first Scotland rugby international

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    The first Scotland rugby international was William Cross, who played against England on December 27, 1871, at Raeburn Place in Edinburgh. Scotland won that historic match 1-0. This was also the world's first official international rugby union match.