David Watson (rugby union)

David Watson (7 January 1854 – 3 March 1906) was a Scotland international rugby union player. He played at the Forward position.

David Watson

Birth name	David Henry Watson
Date of birth	(1854-01-07)7 January 1854
Place of birth	Glasgow, Scotland
Date of death	3 March 1906(1906-03-03) (aged 52)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward Amateur team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) - Glasgow Academicals () Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) - Glasgow District West of Scotland District () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1876-77 Scotland 3 (0)
8th President of the Scottish Rugby Union
In office 1880–1881
Preceded by	Angus Buchanan
Succeeded by	Alexander Petrie

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

Watson played for Glasgow Academicals.

Provincial career

Watson captained Glasgow District in the Inter-City match against Edinburgh District in 1876.

Watson also represented the West of Scotland District.

International career

Watson was capped by Scotland for just three matches. His debut was the 1876 match against England at The Oval on 6 March 1876; his final match was also against England the following year at Raeburn Place. The other match was against Ireland in Belfast in 1877.

Referee career

Watson became a referee after his playing career ended.

Administrative career

Watson was President of the SRU from 1880-81.