While captain of Kelso Rugby Club (1984–85 and 1987–88) he led the team to become Border League winners in 1984–85 and to then win the Division 1 Championships in 1987–88.
He played for Combined Scottish Districts on 1 March 1986 against South of Scotland and captained the side.
He was captain of the Scottish team for five matches, including a 24–11 win over France at Murrayfield Stadium in 1988.
In 1985 a knee injury led to him missing the 1985 Scotland rugby union tour of North America.
[7] He has successfully coached a wide range of teams across Scotland between 1991 and 2007 including Gala, Watsonians and Kelso.