2009 - Page 4 of 23 - Scottish Rugby

16 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Traynor Earns First Scotland Cap

Last season’s Newcomer of the Year, prop Kyle Traynor continued his phenomenal progress by earning his first Scotland cap after coming off the bench during Saturday’s Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Test win over Fiji at Murrayfield.The 23-year-old is only in his second season as a professional, but has risen quickly up through the ranks […]

16 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Welsh Called Up To Scotland Squad

Glasgow Warriors uncapped prop, Jon Welsh, is one of six players who were today added to the 33-man squad who attended the Scotland St Andrews training camp earlier this month for training at Murrayfield today and tomorrow.Scotland and Scotland A will be training together over the coming days in preparation for the international matches this […]

15 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

John Regains The Reigns Of Scotland Under-20

Scottish Rugby is delighted to announce that Eamon John will resume his role as Scotland under-20 head coach. John led the age-grade side to a fourth-placed finish in the 2009 6 Nations, defeating Wales (18-17), Italy (14-10) and Ireland (35-20) on home soil before acting as assistant coach for the 2009 IRB Junior World Championship in […]

11 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Cusiter Ready To Lead Scotland

Scotland captain_Chris Cusiter has enjoyed and endured the rollercoaster highs and lows of professional rugby in the last few years.But this weekend, when the Glasgow Warriors scrum-half wins his 45th cap, will be a high of Ben Nevis proportions – the first time he has led his country in a Test match.Scotland captain_Chris Cusiter has […]

11 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Cusiter Ready To Lead Scotland

Scotland captain Chris Cusiter has enjoyed and endured the “rollercoaster” highs and lows of professional rugby in the last few years. But this weekend, when the Glasgow Warriors scrum-half wins his 45th cap, will be a high of Ben Nevis proportions – the first time he has led his country in a Test match. […]

11 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

South Of Scotland To Play Again

The famous red and white rugby shirt of the South of Scotland will once again grace Border rugby grounds. The South of Scotland are to play Northumberland in a cross border challenge, home and away, with the first fixture to be played at Mansfield Park, Hawick, on Wednesday, 30 December, with a 7pm kick off. […]

9 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Robinson Names His First Scotland Selection

Head coach Andy Robinson has named one new cap in the Scotland team to play Fiji in the Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Test at Murrayfield on Saturday. Alex Grove, the Worcester Warriors outside centre, who celebrates his 22nd birthday on St Andrew’s Day, will make his debut, while Robinson also lists Moray Low, 24, […]

9 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland Open Training Session

Scotland will hold a training session – open to members of the public to watch – on the international pitch at Murrayfield today (Monday 9 November) from 6pm.Supporters are most welcome to attend and will be accommodated within the West Stand. Scotland will hold a training session – open to members of the public to […]

6 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Lineen To Coach Scotland A For Tonga Tussle

Glasgow Warriors Sean Lineen has been appointed as Scotland A head coach – succeeding Andy Robinson – for the match against Tonga at Netherdale, Galashiels on Friday 20 November (kick-off 7.30pm) – admission is free.Warriors coach Shade Munro will continue as the A’s assistant coach for this match, while the promotion of Lineen to head […]

6 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland A Management Named For Tonga Tussle

Glasgow Warriors’ Sean Lineen has been appointed as Scotland A head coach – succeeding Andy Robinson – for the match against Tonga at Netherdale, Galashiels on Friday 20 November (kick-off 7.30pm) – admission is free. Warriors’ coach Shade Munro will continue as the A’s assistant coach for this match, while the promotion of Lineen to […]