David Watson (rugby union)

David Watson (7 January 1854 – 3 March 1906) was a Scotland international rugby union player. He played at the Forward position.

Amateur career
Watson played for Glasgow Academicals.

Provincial career
Watson captained Glasgow District in the Inter-City match against Edinburgh District in 1876.

Watson also represented the West of Scotland District.

International career
Watson was capped by Scotland for just three matches. His debut was the 1876 match against England at The Oval on 6 March 1876; his final match was also against England the following year at Raeburn Place. The other match was against Ireland in Belfast in 1877.

Referee career
Watson became a referee after his playing career ended.

Administrative career
Watson was President of the SRU from 1880-81.