Robert Thompson (11 January 1869 – 5 February 1952)[1] was an Irish rugby union forward who was a member of the British Isles XV that toured South Africa in 1891.

Thompson came to note as a rugby player when he represented Cambridge University, gaining a sporting 'Blue' in The Varsity Match of 1890.

After completing his university education he was invited to join the British Isles team on its tour of South Africa.

Thompson was a constant member of the British Isles team, missing just a single game of the tour.

He played in 16 of the 17 regional teams scoring seven tries in these encounters, his best result being two tries in the victory over Eastern Province on 28 July.