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
Rugby union in Algeria Rugby union in Algeria Rugby union in Algeria is a minor but growing sport. After many years of work, in 2015, Algeria finally created a federation enabling them to apply for member status of Rugby Africa (the administrative body for rugby union within Africa). Rugby union was introduced into Algeria by the French. Some Pied-Noirs (ethnic European Algerians) would go on to become significant rugby players, such as Maurice Boyau. As with many minor rugby nations, rugby is centered on the capital, Algiers. Like many North African countries, the historical connection with France is a mixed blessing. For a number