Fraser MacAllister


Fraser MacAllister was a Scottish rugby union player, referee, and president of the Scottish Rugby Union. He played for Shawlands FP and Clarkston.

Rugby union career

Amateur career

From 1923 to 1925, Fraser MacAllister played for two seasons as team captain at Shawlands Academy in Glasgow, Scotland. He also played for Shawlands FP and Clarkston. In 1932, he retired from professional rugby due to an injury.

Referee career

From 1933 to 1953, he worked as a referee in Glasgow.

Administrative career

Between 1930 and 1932, MacAllister served as the club secretary of Shawlands FP, and in 1935, he joined the committee of Glasgow District. He became vice president of the Scottish Rugby Union in 1980.
In 1981, MacAllister became the [List of Rugby union in Scotland|Scottish Rugby Union Presidents|95th President of the Scottish Rugby Union], serving from 1981 to 1982, during which he launched the construction of the East Stand of Murrayfield Stadium for its re-development.

Outside of rugby union

He was the manager of the bible department at Collins Publishers.