Finlay Calder

January 6, 2024
Rugby Union Player

Quick Facts

Finlay Calder
Full Name Finlay Calder
Occupation Rugby Union Player
Date Of Birth Aug 20, 1957(1957-08-20)
Age 67
Birthplace Haddington
Country United Kingdom
Birth City Scotland
Horoscope Leo

Finlay Calder Biography

Name Finlay Calder
Birthday Aug 20
Birth Year 1957
Place Of Birth Haddington
Home Town Scotland
Birth Country United Kingdom
Birth Sign Leo

Finlay Calder is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Union Player who was born on August 20, 1957 in Haddington, Scotland, United Kingdom. Finlay Calder OBE (born 20 August 1957) is a Scottish former union footballer.

In 1989, Calder played captain of the Lions as being the very first Scottish player to be selected for this since Mike Campbell-Lamerton’s debut in 1966. He was also his first captain leading the team towards victory after Willie John McBride in 1974.

Calder was a open side flanker, and he won 34 caps for Scotland from 1986 to 1991. Calder was captain of Scotland on their British as well as the Irish Lions tour to Australia in 1989.

Finlay Calder Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Rugby Union Player
House Living in own house.

Finlay Calder is one of the richest Rugby Union Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Finlay Calder 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The Twin brother Jim Calder also played for Scotland as well as the Lions. They did not play with the same Scotland team. Jim took home the final cap in a match against Wales on March 15, 1985. Finlay was first to make his appearance in the match against France in January of 1986.

His first international appearance was in France on the same day in 1986. His final international match came in the match against New Zealand in the third- place play-off match at the 1991 Rugby World Cup.

Calder was appointed OBE in the 1990 New Year Honours.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Finlay Calder Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Finlay Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Union Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Finlay Calder celebrates birthday on August 20 of every year.

Top Facts about Finlay Calder

  1. Finlay Calder played for Scotland and British Lions.
  2. He won the Grand Slam with Scotland in 1990.
  3. Calder captained the British Lions on their tour to Australia in 1989.
  4. He was known for his aggressive playing style and leadership skills.
  5. Calder retired from rugby in 1991 due to injury.
  6. He later became a successful businessman and sports commentator.
  7. Calder was awarded an OBE for services to rugby in 2018.
  8. He is considered one of Scotland’s greatest rugby players of all time.
  9. Calder played as a flanker and was known for his tackling ability.
  10. He made a total of 34 appearances for the Scottish national team.

What position did Finlay Calder play?

Finlay won 34 caps for Scotland playing at open side flanker from 1986 to

  1. He captained the British Lions tour to Australia in 1989 and became the first captain in the 20th century to lead his side to a series victory after losing the opening test.

When was Finlay Calder captain of the Lions?

When in 1989 Calder captained the Lions, he was the first Scottish player selected to do this since Mike Campbell-Lamerton in 1966 and the first captain to lead the side to victory since Willie John McBride in 1974.

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