David Watson (rugby union)
# David Watson (rugby union)

David Watson (7 January 1854 – 3 March 1906) was a Scotland international rugby union player. He played at the Forward position.

## Rugby Union career

### Amateur career

Watson played for Glasgow Academicals.

### Provincial career

Watson captained Glasgow District in the Inter-City match against Edinburgh District in 1876.

Watson also represented the West of Scotland District.

### International career

Watson was capped by Scotland for just three matches. His debut was the 1876 match against England at The Oval on 6 March 1876; his final match was also against England the following year at Raeburn Place. The other match was against Ireland in Belfast in 1877.

### Referee career

Watson became a referee after his playing career ended.

### Administrative career

Watson was President of the SRU from 1880-81.

