David Morton (23 July 1861 – 7 May 1937) was a Scotland international rugby union player. After his playing career, he became a rugby union referee.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He played as a forward for West of Scotland.Scotland. The Essential History of Rugby Union. Nick Oswald and John Griffiths. Headline Book Publishing. 2003
Provincial career
He represented Glasgow District against Edinburgh District in 1886.
International career
Morton was capped for Scotland from 1887; and played in 4 Home Nation Championships; the last being in 1890. Making 9 appearances, he scored 3 tries - this was an era when scoring a try only earned a single point.
Referee career
Morton refereed in the Scottish Unofficial Championship in 1891.
He refereed the Inter-City match between Glasgow District and Edinburgh District in 1891 and 1892.
He refereed in the match between Wales and England in the 1893 Home Nations tournament.
Administrative career
Morton became the 20th President of the Scottish Rugby Union. He served the 1892-93 term in office.
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