Career
He was capped eight times for Scotland between 1895–1897. He also played for Edinburgh Academicals. He was the brother of Francis Dods who was also capped for Scotland.
Following the trials match on 28 December 1894, Dods was again selected for Scotland, to play against Wales on 25 January 1895.
International appearances
The ship, a Warrior Class cruiser, part of the Second Cruiser Squadron, was lying at anchor in the Cromarty Firth, in the north of Scotland. A series of explosions on board caused the ship to capsize with the loss of hundreds of lives, including those of Dods and his family.
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