Hugh Montgomerie Hamilton (26 June 1854 – 11 August 1930) was an Australian barrister and judge who played international rugby union for Scotland from 1874 to 1875.

[6] He is credited with introducing the passing game into rugby union, along with (Sir) William Milton.

[2] Hamilton was a student of the Inner Temple from 22 May 1875, studying law at the University of London and graduating in 1877.

[3] On 12 May 1914 he was appointed a judge of the District Court of NSW,[8] where he served for more than 19 years, before being retired at age 70 in 1924.

[9] He died at Strathfield on 11 August 1930 (aged 76),[10] survived by a daughter and two sons from his second marriage.