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Scotland's First National Rugby Team, 1871, for the 1st international, v England in Edinburgh. Scotland won by 1 goal & 1 try to 1 try. Rugby union in Scotland in its modern form has existed since the mid-19th century. Scotland has one of the oldest rugby union traditions and has introduced various innovations including rugby sevens.
Rugby union in Scotland is a popular team sport. Scotland 's national side today competes in the annual Six Nations Championship and the Rugby World Cup . The first ever international rugby match was played on 27 March 1871, at Raeburn Place in Edinburgh , when Scotland defeated England in front of 4,000 people.
Pages in category "History of rugby union in Scotland" The following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The Scottish Football Union was founded on Monday 3 March 1873 at a meeting held at Glasgow Academy, Elmbank Street, Glasgow. [1] Eight clubs were represented at the foundation, Glasgow Academicals; Edinburgh Academical Football Club; West of Scotland F.C.; University of St Andrews Rugby Football Club; Royal High School FP; Merchistonians; Edinburgh University RFC; and Glasgow University.
Scotland has played international rugby union since 1871, when they beat England in their first Test match. Scotland have competed in every Rugby World Cup. The records listed below only include performances in Test matches. The top five are listed in each category.
The Scotland national rugby union team represents the Scottish Rugby Union in men's international rugby union. The team takes part in the annual Six Nations Championship, where they are the current Calcutta Cup and Doddie Weir Cup holders. They also participate in the Rugby World Cup, which takes place every four years.
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