The 1939–40 Scottish Districts season is a record of all the rugby union matches for Scotland's district teams.
| 1939–40 Scottish Districts season | |
|---|---|
| Countries |  Scotland |
| Date | 1939-40 |
| Matches played | 1 |
History
editThere was no Inter-City match this year due to the Second World War.
Permission was given for a South of Scotland District side to play a military XV in aid of the Red Cross. The match was scheduled for 4 November 1939.[1][2][3]
East of Scotland District played a West of Scotland District side.[4]
The Cities District versus Army XV match was organised in aid of the City of Glasgow Central War Relief Fund; and raised nearly £26,000.[5]
Results
edit| Date | Try | Conversion | Penalty | Dropped goal | Goal from mark | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905–1947 | 3 points | 2 points | 3 points | 4 points | 3 points |
Inter-City
editNone.
Other Scottish matches
edit| 23 December 1939 |
| East of Scotland District | 7 - 6 | West of Scotland District |
| Try: M. R. Dewar Drop: E. C. Hunter | Report | Try: D. H. Neill J. G. S. Forrest |
| Old Anniesland, Glasgow Attendance: 3,000 Referee: F. J. C. Moffat |
East of Scotland District:
West of Scotland District:
| 2 March 1940 |
| Cities District | 11 - 0 | Army Rugby Union |
| Try: D. H. J. Neil J. G. S. Forrest M. R. Dewar Con: J. G. S. Forrest | Report Report |
| Old Anniesland, Glasgow |
Cities District: J. W. Adair (Heriot ' s F. P. ); D. H. J. Neil (Glasgow High School F. P.), J. G. S. Forrest (Cambridge University), H. Wylie (Watsonians), and G. II. Caithness (Edinburgh City Police ); D. Yellowlees (Outcasts ) and M. R. Dewar (Watsonians ); H. Thomson (Glascow Academicals), P. W. Tait (Hoyal High School F. P ) 1 ). W. Deas (Heriot ' s F. P.), J , D. Burnett (Kilmarnock ) J. C. llornel (Ardeer), J. H. Orr (Edinburgh City Police ) It. Mackay (Glasgow High School V. V.), and 1 !. J. L. Hammond (Royal Navy. )
Army Rugby Union: Pte. " J. Butler ; Pte. I. Shankland , 2 nd Lieut , ir. G. Uren. Pte. H. Carruthersand 2 nd Lieut. A. M. Stevenson ; Pte. A. L. Crozier and Lance-Corporal. 1. Hosarth ; Pte.. r. Hobson , Gunner W. C. Henderson Pte. W. Brunton 2 nd Lieut. R. II. Park , Lance-Corporal K. Cowe 2 nd Lieut ,. 1. N. Cadzow. 2 nd Lieut. P. L. Dull , and Sergeant-Major L. Denham
English matches
editNo other District matches played.
International matches
editNo touring matches this season.
References
edit- ^ https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000452/19391027/325/0013.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002784/19391108/134/0006.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000563/19341119/118/0008.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19391226/168/0009.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19400213/089/0012.
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