Kevin Utterson Explained

Kevin Utterson
Birth Date:1976 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Edinburgh, Scotland
Weight:15 st 0 lb (95 kg)
Ru Position:Centre
Ru Amateuryears:1993–
Ru Amateurclubs:Kelso RFC
Ru Nationalteam:Scotland
Ru Nationalyears:2003
Ru Nationalcaps:3
Ru Nationalpoints:0
Ru Ntupdate:4 March 2017
Ru Clubyears:–2002
2002–2004
Ru Proclubs:Edinburgh Reivers
Border Reivers

Kevin Utterson (born 17 July 1976) is a Scottish rugby union player who won 3 caps at centre for Scotland in 2003.

Early life

Utterson was born on 17 July 1976 in Edinburgh, Scotland.[1] He played for the South of Scotland under-18 team.[2]

Early club career

In 2001 he played for Kelso RFC in the Melrose sevens.[3] In May 2002 he signed for the Border Reivers.[4] He captained the team.[5]

International career

While playing for Edinburgh Reivers, he made his Scotland A debut in November 2000.[6] He was called into the full senior squad the following month.[7]

After consistent performances for the Borders he was named in the full senior squad for the start of the 2003 Six Nations Championship[8] He made his first international appearance at age 26, on 22 February 2003 against France.[9] His third appearance for Scotland was his last, coming on as a replacement against England at Twickenham on 22 March 2003.[10]

Later rugby

He was released by Borders in September 2004.[11] He played his final game for Kelso in March 2012.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: profile: Kevin Utterson, Scotland . espn.co.uk . 4 March 2017.
  2. News: Teenagers prove that Border rugby is still alive and kicking . . 13 December 1993 . 4 March 2017.
  3. News: Boost for Melrose Sevens . . 13 April 2001 . 4 March 2017.
  4. News: Borders put faith in youth . David . Ferguson . The Scotsman . 2 May 2002 . 5 March 2017.
  5. News: Utterson has a score to settle with the French . The Scotsman . 6 December 2003 . 5 March 2017.
  6. News: Utterson guides Scotland to safety . John . Nisbet . . 15 November 2000 . 4 March 2017.
  7. News: McGeechan brings in young hopefuls . Stuart . Bathgate . The Scotsman . 14 December 2000 . 4 March 2017.
  8. News: McGeechan freshens things up . The Guardian . 6 February 2003 . 5 March 2017.
  9. News: Utterson horn blasts with pride . David . Ferguson . The Scotsman . 22 February 2003 . 4 March 2017.
  10. News: England sweep Scotland aside . BBC News . 22 March 2003 . 4 March 2017.
  11. News: The Borders . The Irish Times . 4 September 2004 . 4 March 2017.
  12. News: Utterson swansong goes well . . 29 March 2012 . 4 March 2017.