Derek Turnbull (rugby union)
Scottish rugby union player
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| Intro | Scottish rugby union player | |
| Places | United Kingdom Scotland | |
| is | Athlete Rugby union player Police officer | |
| Work field | Law Sports | |
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| Birth | 2 October 1961, Hawick | |
| Age | 63 years |
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Derek Turnbull (born 2 October 1961) is a Scottish former rugby union player who made 15 appearances for the Scotland national rugby union team.
Turnbull was born in Hawick.
He played club rugby for Hawick RFC.
He made his international rugby debut on 6 June 1987 in the quarter-finals of the 1987 Rugby World Cup against New Zealand at Christchurch. He went on the 1988 tour of Zimbabwe, although full caps were not awarded. He was also on the 1990 tour of New Zealand. His last appearance was against Wales in Cardiff 1994.
Turnbull became a police officer. He was honoured with a chief constable's commendation for his bravery after saving a pensioner from an escaped bull in Galashiels in November 2006.