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Scottish rugby union player
A.K.A.
Jimmy Ross
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
15 February 1880
Death:
31 October 1914
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Education:
Cargilfield Preparatory School
Fettes College
The details
Biography
Introduction
Jimmy Ross (15 February 1880 – 31 October 1914) was a Scotland international rugby union player.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He played for London Scottish FC which he had captained in 1901-02 and 1904–05.
Provincial career
He played for Provinces District on 12 January 1901.
He played for Anglo-Scots against South of Scotland District on 25 December 1901.
International career
He was capped for Scotland five times between 1901 and 1903.
International appearances
| Opposition | Score | Result | Date | Venue | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wales |
18–0 | Win | 9 February 1901 | Inverleith | |
 Ireland |
9–5 | Win | 23 February 1901 | Inverleith | |
 England |
3–18 | Win | 9 March 1901 | Blackheath | |
| Wales |
14–5 | Lost | 1 February 1902 | Cardiff | |
| England |
6–10 | Win | 21 March 1903 | Richmond |
Military service
He was one of the first Scottish rugby internationalists to die in the First World War, and fell at Messines.
Family
His brother Edward Ross, also gained a single cap in 1904.