Scotland's Championship matches in 1938. The first was against Wales which Scotland won 8–6 on 5 February. Although Scotland only scored one try to Wales two, their superior kicking gave them the victory. Their next match was against Ireland on 26 February, and again Scotland won—this time 23–14. Shaw had a good game, although he did not score any tries. The last match of the Championship was against England at Twickenham Stadium on 19 March. The match was played in front of 70,000 spectators. This was also the first ever rugby international to be televised. Shaw scored one try in the first half, and Scotland led 12–9 at the break. In the second half Scotland frequently penetrated the England defence. Shaw came close several times to scoring a second try, before three minutes from full-time to help Scotland to a 21–16 win. Scotland had outscored England five tries to one, and Shaw was widely credited with inspiring the win. The match became known as "Wilson Shaw's match". Since was still banned from the competition at this stage, this would have been the nearest thing to a Scottish Grand Slam. British and Irish Lions Shaw was selected for the British and Irish Lions team that toured Argentina in 1936. Although no caps were awarded for the tour, Shaw was part of the one Test of the tour, a 23-0 victory over Argentina. Administrative career He became the 84th President of the Scottish Rugby Union. He served the standard one year from 1970 to 1971. Family His brother Ian Shaw was also a Scotland international rugby union player. References Sources Bath, Richard (ed.) The Complete Book of Rugby (Seven Oaks Ltd, 1997 ) External links 1913 births 1979 deaths Scottish rugby union players Scotland international rugby union players British & Irish Lions rugby union players from Scotland Barbarian F.C. players Glasgow HSFP players Glasgow District (rugby union) players Presidents of the Scottish Rugby Union Cities District players Scotland Possibles players Rugby union fly-halves