Provinces District (rugby union)
| Full name | Provinces District |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1893 |
Provinces District is a select Scottish provincial amateur rugby union team that draws its players from outside the Glasgow District and Edinburgh District area. It is occasionally known as the Rest of Scotland side.
Founded in 1893, the Provinces District team - and its corresponding Cities District team - was created, thus halving Scotland's representative rugby union area in two.[1]
History
Formation
To include other players when selecting the international team, the Cities v Provinces District match was introduced by the Scottish Rugby Union in the 1893–94 season.
The match was first played on Saturday 23 December 1893. The Provinces District was deemed a 'Rest of Scotland' side; though the 'Rest of Scotland' term was fluid dependent on the opposition.[2]
Partial list of games played against international opposition
| Year | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Score | Tour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 25 November |  New Zealand
|
Mansfield Park, Hawick | Loss | 6 - 26 | 1972–73 New Zealand rugby union tour of Britain, Ireland, France and North America |
