Jim Calder (rugby player)
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James Hamilton Calder is a former international rugby union player. In 1983 he toured New Zealand with the British Lions
and at the time played club rugby for Stewart's Melville FP
. His international debut came in 1981 aged 21 against France. Scotland were on the receiving end of a 16-9 loss. He scored the winning try in Scotland's 21-12 victory over France at Murrayfield in 1984 which gave Scotland its first Grand Slam since 1925.
His twin brother, Finlay Calder
, also played for Scotland and captained the 1989 British Lions tour to Australia
. The brothers never played in the same Scotland side; Jim Calder won the last of his caps against in March 1985 and Finlay made his debut against in January 1986. Jim won a total of 27 caps, with his career record ending as: Won 12, Lost 13, Drew 2.
His two sons, Duncan and Lewis
, have also represented Scotland at U21 level. Duncan, his elder son, retired from the game due to knee problems.
British and Irish Lions
The British and Irish Lions is a rugby union team made up of players from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales...
and at the time played club rugby for Stewart's Melville FP
Stewart's Melville FP
Stewart's Melville FP RFC is a Scottish rugby football club in Edinburgh. Members of the Scottish Rugby Union, they play in the Premiership Division Two. They play at Inverleith. Its ground, was the venue for Scotland’s home games between 1899 and 1925, during which time the first match against New...
. His international debut came in 1981 aged 21 against France. Scotland were on the receiving end of a 16-9 loss. He scored the winning try in Scotland's 21-12 victory over France at Murrayfield in 1984 which gave Scotland its first Grand Slam since 1925.
His twin brother, Finlay Calder
Finlay Calder
Finlay Calder is a Scottish former rugby union player.Born in Haddington, East Lothian and educated at Stewart's Melville College, Calder played at open side flanker and won 34 caps representing Scotland from 1986-91. He captained the British Lions tour to Australia in 1989...
, also played for Scotland and captained the 1989 British Lions tour to Australia
1989 British Lions tour to Australia
In 1989 the British Lions toured Australia for the first time since 1971. Despite losing the first test, the Lions won the remaining two to take the series 2-1...
. The brothers never played in the same Scotland side; Jim Calder won the last of his caps against in March 1985 and Finlay made his debut against in January 1986. Jim won a total of 27 caps, with his career record ending as: Won 12, Lost 13, Drew 2.
His two sons, Duncan and Lewis
Lewis Calder
Lewis Calder is a professional Rugby Union player who currently plays flanker for London Scottish. Calder captained Scotland U21 and represented Scotland 7's in 2010....
, have also represented Scotland at U21 level. Duncan, his elder son, retired from the game due to knee problems.