The 1939–40 Scottish Districts season is a record of all the rugby union matches for Scotland's district teams.
History
There was no Inter-City match this year due to the Second World War.
Permission was given for a South of Scotland District side to play a military XV in aid of the Red Cross. The match was scheduled for 4 November 1939.
East of Scotland District played a West of Scotland District side.
The Cities District versus Army XV match was organised in aid of the City of Glasgow Central War Relief Fund; and raised nearly £26,000.
Results
DateTryConversionPenaltyDropped goalGoal from markNotes1905–19473 points2 points3 points4 points3 points
Inter-City
None.
Other Scottish matches
East of Scotland District:
West of Scotland District:
Cities District: J. W. Adair (Heriot ' s F. P. ); D. H. J. Neil (Glasgow High School F. P.), J. G. S. Forrest (Cambridge University), H. Wylie (Watsonians), and G. II. Caithness (Edinburgh City Police ); D. Yellowlees (Outcasts ) and M. R. Dewar (Watsonians ); H. Thomson (Glascow Academicals), P. W. Tait (Hoyal High School F. P ) 1 ). W. Deas (Heriot ' s F. P.), J, D. Burnett (Kilmarnock ) J. C. llornel (Ardeer), J. H. Orr (Edinburgh City Police ) It. Mackay (Glasgow High School V. V.), and 1 !. J. L. Hammond (Royal Navy. )
Army Rugby Union: Pte. " J. Butler; Pte. I. Shankland, 2 nd Lieut, H. G. Uren, Pte. H. Carruthersand 2 nd Lieut. A. M. Stevenson; Pte. A. L. Crozier and Lance-Corporal. 1. Hosarth; Pte.. r. Hobson, Gunner W. C. Henderson Pte. W. Brunton 2 nd Lieut. R. II. Park, Lance-Corporal K. Cowe 2 nd Lieut ,. 1. N. Cadzow. 2 nd Lieut. P. L. Dull, and Sergeant-Major L. Denham
English matches
No other District matches played.
International matches
No touring matches this season.
References