Peter Brown, who has died aged 83, captained the Scotland rugby union side 10 times and led his country to three victories over England inside the space of a year in the early 1970s.

Brown, affectionately known as ‘PC’ because his first two names were Peter Currie, was Troon born and bred, and rose through the ranks to captain the Scotland side.

Former Scotland rugby union captain Peter Brown has died aged 83 following a long illness. Born in Troon to a sporting family, Brown played at club level for West of Scotland and Gala, making his ...

Former Scotland captain Peter Brown had sadly died aged 83. Brown's heartbroken family announced that he had "passed away ...

Former club Gala and current national rugby team head coach Gregor Townsend are among those to have paid tribute to ex-Scotland captain Peter Brown following his death on Sunday at the age of 83.

GREGOR TOWNSEND led the tributes to former Scotland captain Peter Brown following his death at the age of 83. The legend passed away peacefully on Sunday after a long battle with blood cancer. Nick… ...

Former Scotland captain Peter Brown had sadly died aged 83. Brown's heartbroken family announced that he had "passed away peacefully" on January 12 after being admitted to hospital in Edinburgh ...

Former Scotland captain Peter Brown has died aged 83 following a long illness. Born in Troon to a sporting family, Brown played at club level for West of Scotland and Gala, making his ...