Scott Lawson facts for kids
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| Birth name | Scott Lawson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 28 September 1981 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Lanark, Scotland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 104 kg (16 st 5 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Scott Lawson was born on September 28, 1981, in Lanark, Scotland. He is a Scottish rugby union player. He is known for playing as a hooker, which is a key position in rugby.
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Scott Lawson's Early Rugby Days
Scott started his rugby journey at Biggar RFC. He played through their youth teams. He then moved up to play for their main team. This early experience helped him become a strong player.
Joining Professional Rugby Teams
After playing for Biggar, Scott joined the Glasgow professional team. This was a big step in his career. He played for Glasgow from 2002 to 2007.
Later, he moved to play for Sale Sharks in 2007. In 2008, he joined Gloucester Rugby. He played for Gloucester for four years.
Moving to New Clubs
In 2012, Scott left Gloucester. He then signed a two-year contract with London Irish. However, in 2013, he decided to join Newcastle Falcons. This team had just been promoted to the Aviva Premiership, a top rugby league. He played for Newcastle Falcons until 2018.
Playing for Scotland
Scott Lawson also played for the Scottish national team. He represented his country in many important matches. He played as a hooker for Scotland.
World Cup Appearances
Scott was chosen to play in the 2007 Rugby World Cup. This is a huge international rugby tournament. During this World Cup, he scored a try against Portugal. A try is like scoring a touchdown in American football. He also played in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
