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Tag: Scotland rugby captain

  • Who has been Scotland rugby captain the longest

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    Andy Irvine served as Scotland rugby captain for the longest period, holding the position for 34 caps between 1985 and 1987. He remains the longest-serving captain in Scottish rugby history by number of matches.

  • Who captained Scotland rugby in the most matches

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    Andy Irvine captained Scotland rugby in the most matches with 34 caps as captain between 1985 and 1987. He remains Scotland's most-capped captain in the sport's history.

  • 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 is the Scotland rugby captain

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    Soren Sharpless is the Scotland rugby captain as of 2024, leading the national team in international matches. He plays as a flanker and was appointed to the role following previous captains like Andy Murray and Stuart Hogg.

  • Who is the current Scotland rugby captain

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    Sione Tuipulotu is the current Scotland rugby captain. He was appointed to the role in 2023 and plays as a centre for both Scotland and Glasgow Warriors.

  • Who is the Scotland rugby captain 2026

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    I don't have access to current information about who will be Scotland's rugby captain in 2026, as this extends beyond my knowledge cutoff date of April 2024. The Scotland rugby captain is typically announced by the Scottish Rugby Union closer to the international fixtures, and leadership may change based on form, availability, and coaching decisions.