Bulldog Irvine

Doctor Robert William Irvine, nicknamed "Bulldog", was a Scotland international rugby football player.

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

He played for Edinburgh Academicals.

Provincial career

He represented Edinburgh District against Glasgow District in the Inter-City matches; and played in the first match in 1872.
He represented East of Scotland District against West of Scotland District in 1876.

International career

He was capped 13 times for between 1871 and 1880, including the first ever rugby international.

Family

He was the brother of Duncan Irvine who was also capped for Scotland.