Alexander Petrie (rugby union)

Alexander Petrie (14 February 1853 – 4 February 1909) was a Scotland international rugby union player who represented Scotland from 1873 to 1880.

Amateur career
Petrie played as a forward for Royal HSFP.

Provincial career
Petrie represented Edinburgh District against Glasgow District in the world's first provincial match, the 'inter-city', on 23 November 1872.

Petrie also represented Edinburgh District against Glasgow District in the 5 December 1874 match.

International career
Petrie's international debut was the home match on 3 March 1873 at Glasgow. He turned out for Scotland a total of 11 times, his last match on 28 February 1880.

Referee career
After playing, Petrie took up refereeing rugby union matches. He refereed an international in 1882. He also became President of the Scottish Rugby Union.

Outside of rugby
Petrie was noted in other sports:- weightlifting, rowing and the hammer throw.