Tributes have been paid to former Scotland fly-half Richard Cramb, born in Falkirk, after he died last week following a battle with cancer aged 62.

The Scottish Rugby Union announced that he had passed away last Monday. During his career, the unassuming outside-half won four caps for his country.

Having made his debut in the inaugural World Cup in 1987, he landed a drop-goal in the 23-12 Five Nations win over France the following year. He would also tour Zimbabwe with Scotland that same year.

This year saw Cramb inducted to the London Scottish Hall of Fame, with his former team-mate Gavin Hastings paying tribute to Cramb following his passing.

Richard Cramb – who was born in Falkirk on 7 September, 1963 – died on December 22 following a battle with cancer aged 62 (Pics by SNS Group)

placeholder image — Richard Cramb – who was born in Falkirk on 7 September, 1963 – died on December 22 following a battle with cancer aged 62 (Pics by SNS Group)

“Cramby was a very understated player and a true team man," said Hastings. "Unquestionably, one of rugby’s Mr Nice Guys. RIP Cramby.”

As well as London Scottish, he represented Durham City, Harlequins, Aspen (USA), Wellington College Old Boys in New Zealand, Newcastle Gosforth and Tynedale.

Former Harlequins team-mate Iain Milne also paid tribute, saying: “From everyone at Harlequins you were a gifted and highly talented number 10, your team always had huge faith and confidence in your command of the game, especially under pressure, but just as importantly you were a top man.”

The SRU’s tribute read: “Richard passed away after a long and courageous fight against cancer yesterday, Monday 22 December 2025. Born in Falkirk on 7 September 1963, Richard Ian Cramb gave a lifetime of service to rugby both on and off the field.

In total, he won four caps for Scotland between 1987 and 1988, landing a drop-goal in the 23-12 Five Nations Championship success against France at Murrayfield in February 1988. Cramb also toured Zimbabwe with Scotland later that summer.

"This year he was inducted to the London Scottish Hall of Fame, and it would be fair to say he had a similarly positive and uplifting impact throughout a distinguished career at several clubs.

“Cramb won promotion from two appearances for Scotland B to gain his first cap in the 1987 inaugural Rugby World Cup. He earned his honours in the victory against Romania in Dunedin.

“In total, he won four caps for Scotland between 1987 and 1988, landing a drop-goal in the 23-12 Five Nations Championship success against France at Murrayfield in February 1988. Cramb also toured Zimbabwe with Scotland later that summer.

“Cramb also played for the Barbarians against Newport in 1987 and was a pivotal figure for the Anglo-Scots.

“Cramb represented Tynedale for four seasons between 1996 and 2000, playing 95 matches and scoring 294 points (including 18 tries and 24 drop goals). After his playing retirement, he coached throughout the age groups at Tynedale as well as with the Colts and eventually became the club’s Chair of Rugby in 2021.

“Scottish Rugby sends its sincere condolences to Richard Cramb’s family and many friends. Once we have details of his funeral, we will update via the Scottish Rugby website.”