Edward Spencer (rugby union)

Edward Spencer (18 June 1876 – 10 April 1931) was a Scottish rugby union international who represented Scotland in the 1898 Home Nations Championship.

He was born to parents James Spencer and Jessie Steven and had 3 brothers and 4 sisters. He grew up in Eastwood, Renfrewshire.

He played as a centre for Clydesdale RFC and also represented Glasgow District. He played in the 2 December 1899 inter-city match against Edinburgh District. Edinburgh won the match 9-3.

He played just the once for the Scottish international rugby union side, against Ireland on 18 February 1898 in Belfast. Scotland won the match 8-0; by 2 tries and a conversion.