Andy Irvine (rugby union) Andy Irvine (rugby union) Andrew Robertson Irvine (born 16 September 1951) is a former President of the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU), and a former Scottish international rugby player. He earned fifty one Scottish caps, captaining the team on fifteen occasions, and scored 250 points for . He went on three British and Irish Lions tours. Irvine was born in Edinburgh, on 16 September 1951. He was educated at James Gillespie's Primary School and George Heriot's School. From there he went on to Edinburgh University. Andy Irvine originally played for Heriot's Rugby Club. Irvine represented Edinburgh District in the Scottish Inter-District
1878–79 Home Nations rugby union matches unconverted tries were tallied to give a winner. If there was still no clear winner, the match was declared a draw. 1878–79 Home Nations rugby union matches The 1878–79 Home Nations rugby union matches are a series of international friendlies held between the England, Ireland and Scotland national rugby union teams. The only recognised competition held between the countries was the inaugural Calcutta Cup match, contested between England and Scotland. It was the first challenge for the Cup, and ended in an unspectacular draw. The matches for this season were decided on goals scored. A goal was awarded for a