22-474: Bucher , or Bücher , is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Alf Bucher (1874–1939), Scottish international rugby player André Bucher (born 1976), Swiss athlete Ewald Bucher (1914–1991), German politician Gabriela Bucher , Colombian international development and social justice advocate John Conrad Bucher (1792–1851), American politician John N. Bucher (1871–1932), shopkeeper killed in
44-771: A forward. Despite a comprehensive win in the Second Test, Gray was dropped for the Third Test and Bucher was back on the wing, this time partnered opposite Elliot Nicholson . Bucher scored two tries in the game, which proved decisive as the British won by a narrow 11-10 margin. Bucher retained his place for the Final Test, and scored his third international try of the tour in as 13–0 win over the Australians. Edinburgh District (rugby union) Edinburgh District
66-500: A robbery by associates of Clyde Barrow Josef Bucher (born 1965), Austrian politician Lloyd M. Bucher (1927–2004), commander of the USS Pueblo captured by North Korea Lothar Bucher (1817–1892), German publicist Marie Kachel Bucher (1909–2008), American school teacher and Seventh Day Baptist Ric Bucher (born 1961), American sports reporter Roy Bucher (1895–1980), British general and commander-in-chief of
88-540: Is a Scottish amateur rugby union team which plays in the amateur Scottish Inter-District Championship . It draws its players mainly from the Edinburgh area, as well as others from the rest of east central Scotland; roughly corresponding to the old Lothian regional council area. Historically the Edinburgh District team played matches against touring teams visiting Scotland from abroad, and also competed in
110-584: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Alf Bucher Alfred "Alf" Moore Bucher (22 March 1874 – 20 August 1939) was a Scottish international rugby union wing who played club rugby for Edinburgh Academicals . Bucher played international rugby for Scotland and was selected for the British Isles team on its 1899 tour of Australia . Bucher was born in Leith , in 1874 to Francis Bucher and Grace Webster Smith. Bucher served in
132-483: Is fantastic to see it being revived. It’s a huge privilege to be asked to work with the best coaches and players in the Edinburgh District. We want to create an environment the players fall in love with and go back and tell their club mates how great the experience was. I’m especially looking forward to our game at Netherdale because I know the Borders fans will buy into this and make it a great occasion. I really hope this
154-589: Is still used for the representation of amateur players in the Inter-District Championship; and this amateur championship guides the selection of Scotland Club XV international players. In 2022 the Inter-District Championship was reintroduced. The Edinburgh District competed in the tournament, playing in fixtures against the South of Scotland, and Glasgow and the West. The Edinburgh District side
176-655: Is the start of the re-emergence of the competition, and that it goes from strength to strength over the next few seasons. Glasgow score given first. ᵜ Previous to 1876 only goals counted; tries were ignored in the result. Scoreline key: The Inter-City match was then incorporated into the Scottish Inter-District Championship . For Glasgow's professional championship results from 1996 see Glasgow Warriors ; for results of later Glasgow - Edinburgh matches see 1872 Cup . The Amateur Scottish Inter-District Championship has been restarted twice in
198-483: The 1897 Home Nations Championship , an encounter against England at Fallowfield in Manchester. Bucher was brought in at wing as a replacement for George Campbell , and was joined at threequarters with fellow Academical player Alec Robertson , who was also winning his first cap. Scotland lost the game 12–3, and despite scoring a try on his debut, Bucher was never reselected for his country again. In 1899, Bucher
220-567: The 2022–23 Amateur Scottish Inter-District Championship . Its Head Coach will be Bob McKillop, previously a Scotland age-grade coach, aided by assistant coaches Alex Hagart (Stewart’s Melville), Mark Cairns (Currie Chieftains) and Iain Bethinussen (Edinburgh Academical). McKillop noted: Having grown up in an era when the Inter-district Championship was something special for players and coaches to be involved in, it
242-475: The Scottish Inter-District Championship . The Edinburgh District rugby union team was founded in 1872. The team played the world's first inter-district match that year against the Glasgow District rugby union team. The amateur Edinburgh District side evolved into the professional Edinburgh Rugby side in 1996; one year after rugby union allowed professionalism in 1995. However the amateur district
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#1732772990639264-442: The surname Bucher . If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name (s) to the link. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bucher&oldid=1238744797 " Categories : Surnames German toponymic surnames Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description
286-637: The First World War and was a 2nd Lieutenant in the City of Edinburgh Motor Volunteer Corps. Bucher came to note as a rugby player while representing Scottish club side, Edinburgh Academicals. It was while with the Academicals that he was selected to win his one and only cap for the Scottish national team. He was capped by Edinburgh District in 1898 . Bucher was chosen for the final game of
308-565: The Indian Army Stefan G. Bucher (born 1973), American writer, graphic designer and illustrator Urs Bucher (born 1953), Swiss wheelchair curler, participant of 2006 Winter Paralympics Walter Hermann Bucher (1888–1965), German-American geologist and paleontologist Walter Bucher (cyclist) (born 1926), Swiss cyclist See also [ edit ] Karl Bücher (1847-1930), German economist Buker , surname [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with
330-1228: The West of Scotland ground in Woodlands, Glasgow – the Glasgow v Edinburgh fixture moved to Glasgow Academical's ground at Anniesland, Glasgow, in 1922. This move prompted yet another shift in balance as Glasgow once again became the dominant force of the two districts. Squad vs South of Scotland on Wednesday 9th May 2023 (lost 50-17) at the Netherdale, Galashiels. SUBS (all used) 16. Danny Dineen (Heriots) 17. Chris Anderson (Currie) 18. John Lascelles (Heriots 19. Gregor Nelson (Currie) 20. Ali Johnstone (Heriots) 21. Cameron Lessels (Currie) 22. Ben Heber (Watsonians) 23. Ben Morris (Watsonians) Squad vs Glasgow on Sunday 21st May 2023 (Lost 22 - 12) at Braidholm. SUBS (All used) 16. Danny Dineen (Heriots) 17. Cole Imrie (Edinburgh Accies) 18. John Lascelles (Heriots) 19. Malachy Keogh (Heriots) 20. Gregor Nelson (Currie) 21. Cameron Lessels (Currie) 22. Ben Heber (Watsonians) 23. Innes Hill (Heriots) Two other Scottish districts South and North and Midlands had also been formed and there
352-690: The advent of professionalism in 1995, the Scottish Rugby Union realised that not even the best semi-professional Scottish club teams could compete in the new Professional Era in rugby union, which was beginning to gain great momentum in the professional leagues of the Southern Hemisphere and the Northern Hemisphere . In an attempt to stay in touch with the leading nations the SRU formed four professional teams out of
374-550: The four amateur districts of Scotland in 1996. It was these newly professional teams that would represent Scotland in the Heineken Cup and in the Celtic League. The amateur Edinburgh District side was to become the professional Edinburgh Rugby side. For the subsequent history of the professional Edinburgh rugby district team from 1996, see Edinburgh rugby . Edinburgh District as an amateur district, will return in
396-412: The selection process of Edinburgh District's players a trial match was played. In Edinburgh's case a trial match of hopefuls was divided into Stripes and Plain teams, so the players could impress the selectors. The Glasgow v Edinburgh district fixture was more or less played annually. The first 15 a side match was played in 1876. Edinburgh won the first fixtures and it wasn't until 1881 that Glasgow won
418-411: The thirteenth attempt. Glasgow then held dominance until 1887 when once more Edinburgh won again. From the 1880s to the close of the 1890s Edinburgh won a total of only four times in 20-years. The tide turned back in Edinburgh's favour in 1898. With only a solitary Glasgow win in 1905, Edinburgh held sway until 1914. The games were postponed during the First World War period. After 50-years at Burnbank -
440-1109: Was formed in 1872 to play against a Glasgow District side. The teams met on 23 November 1872 at Burnbank Park and Edinburgh won 1 drop goal – 0 in a 20-a-side fixture. This is the oldest inter-district match in the world and to mark this the current Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby sides play for the 1872 Cup every year. The first Edinburgh team in 1872: Backs: A. Ross (Wanderers), J. Patullo (Craigmount), Thomas Roger Marshall (Edinburgh Academicals), W. St. Clair Grant (Craigmount), J. Junor (Royal High School), James Andrew Whitelock Mein (Edinburgh Academicals), and E. Thew (Merchistonians) Forwards: Francis Moncreiff (captain), R. W. Irvine , E. M. Bannerman, James Finlay (Edinburgh Academicals), Angus Buchanan , Alexander Petrie , and M. Sanderson (Royal High School), Charles Cathcart and John Lisle Hall MacFarlane (Edinburgh University), Tom Whittington (Merchistonians), Benjamin Blyth II (Merchistonians), J. Forsyth and A. R. Stewart (Wanderers) Often to aid
462-648: Was invited to represent the British Isles on the team's first official tour to Australia. Bucher played in 17 of the 20 arranged matches, and was part of the British Isles team in the First Test against Australia , played in Sydney. After the tourists lost the First Test, captain Matthew Mullineux made several team changes, and Bucher was replaced by H.G.S. Gray , a trialist who normally played as
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#1732772990639484-466: Was regular matches between the four Scottish districts as well as against the touring sides. The Scottish Inter-District Championship was established in the 1953–54 season. The Glasgow District , Edinburgh, South and North and Midlands sides would play off to see which district was best in Scotland. Occasionally London Scottish or an Anglo-Scots team was also invited into this championship. With
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