Andy Irvine (rugby union)

Andrew Robertson Irvine MBE (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 Scotland caps, captaining the team on fifteen occasions, and scored 250 points for Scotland. He went on three British Lions tours.

Andy Irvine
MBE
Birth nameAndrew Robertson Irvine
Date of birth (1951-09-16) 16 September 1951
Place of birthEdinburgh, Scotland
SchoolGeorge Heriot's School
UniversityEdinburgh University
Occupation(s)Chartered Surveyor
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
- Heriot's ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
- Edinburgh District ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1972
1972–82
1974–80
Scotland 'B'
Scotland
British Lions
Barbarians
1
51
9
(0)
(269)
(28)
Correct as of 26 October 2009
Coaching career
Years Team
2013 British & Irish Lions (tour manager)
119th President of the Scottish Rugby Union
In office
2005–2007
Preceded byGordon Dixon
Succeeded byGeorge Jack
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