Robert Steven (19 February 1937 — 2014) was a Scottish international rugby union player.

Bob Steven
Full nameRobert Steven
Date of birth(1937-02-19)19 February 1937
Place of birthNewburn, Fife, Scotland
Date of death2014 (aged 77)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1962 Scotland 1 (0)

Born in Newburn, Fife, Steven attended Buckhaven High School and was a cousin of rugby administrator Jock Steven.[1] He was one of five brothers to play rugby for Howe of Fife, which captained in 1959–60.[2]

Steven gained a Scotland cap in a win over Ireland at Lansdowne Road in the 1962 Five Nations, deputising David Rollo in the front row.[3] His selection came while an Edinburgh Wanderers player and he also spent time in England, representing Eastern Counties and Norfolk.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ "The Final Trial Will Be A Real Test Of Ability". Edinburgh Evening News. 25 December 1961.
  2. ^ "Bob Stevens "Capped"". Leven Mail. 28 February 1962.
  3. ^ "Rugby shock — Rollo is out". Daily Record. 23 February 1962.
  4. ^ "RIP Robert Steven". www.rugbysearch.co.za. 13 October 2014.
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