Robert Meldrum
Lt. Col. Robert Meldrum was a Scottish rugby union player. He became the 69th President of the [Scottish Rugby Union|President] of the Scottish Rugby Union.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Meldrum played for Royal HSFP.While a dental student he turned out for a Dental Students XV.
A broken ankle put paid to his season in 1911-12.
Provincial career
Meldrum did not get a full cap for Edinburgh District. He did come close in 1911. Glasgow and Edinburgh each organised 'A' and 'B' sides to try and get their selection right for the famous inter-city match. The Edinburgh sides were not deemed 'A' and 'B' but instead Stripes and Plain colours. Meldrum was found in the 'Plain colours' side. The trial matches were held on 22 November 1911 at Hamilton Crescent.Meldrum was not included in the line-up for the 1911 inter-city match. Either he failed to impress at the trial or the broken ankle injury he sustained that season ruled him out of selection.
Administrative career
From 1929 to 1936 he was President of Royal HSFP.He was on the committee of the Scottish Rugby Union from 1939.
He became the 69th President of the Scottish Rugby Union. He served one year from List of [Scottish Rugby Union Presidents|1955 to 1956].