2010 - Page 2 of 27 - Scottish Rugby

28 Nov 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland Team Update

Scotland team doctor James Robson reported today that lock Jim Hamilton fractured his metatarsal (forefoot) in yesterday’s 19-16 EMC Autumn Test win over Samoa at Pittodrie (Scotland’s second win in the three Test series). Robson said: “Jim [Hamilton] has been assessed, is now in a compression boot and will be reviewed by his club’s (Gloucester) […]

27 Nov 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland 19-16 Samoa

Scotland’s international resurgence continued with an EMC Autumn Test win over Samoa clinched in exhilarating fashion at Pittodrie on Saturday afternoon. It would have been hard to script a more dramatic, not to mention appropriate, denouement as local hero Ruaridh Jackson sealed victory with the very last kick of the game, a penalty from just […]

27 Nov 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland Learn Final World Cup Opponent

Shortly after winning their second successive EMC Autumn Test victory over Samoa (19-16), Scotland learned of their fourth 2011 Rugby World Cup opponents, Romania. The victory completes Scotland’s group having already confirmed England, Argentina and Georgia as their other opponents in the qualifying stage. The Romanians beat Uruguay 39-12 to clinch the 20th and final […]

24 Nov 2010 - Uncategorized

Jacobsen Hits 50 As Blair Returns For Scotland

Edinburgh prop Allan Jacobsen will win his 50th Scotland cap in Saturday’s EMC Autumn Test against Samoa at Pittodrie, with capital scrum-half Mike Blair returning to the bench.Scotland coach Andy Robinson has made one change in personnel from the team that started last week’s victory over world champions South Africa at Murrayfield._ Richie Vernon, the […]

22 Nov 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland Climb To Highest World Ranking

Scotland have climbed two places in the latest IRB world rankings announced this afternoon to sit proudly in sixth place – our highest ever ranking.Saturday’s 21-17 victory over world champions South Africa in the EMC Autumn Test at Murrayfield has catapulted Scotland to a position where we are now the leading Celtic nation as we […]

20 Nov 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland 21-17 South Africa

Scotland produced a performance of ferocious commitment, magnificent precision and endless energy to record a quite sensational win over reigning world champions South Africa in Saturday’s EMC Autumn Test at Murrayfield. There were heroes everywhere among Andy Robinson’s men, who defended with oustanding intensity, attacked with purpose and saw off both the Springboks and those […]

20 Nov 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland 21-17 South Africa

Scotland produced a performance of ferocious commitment, magnificent precision and endless energy to record a quite sensational win over reigning world champions South Africa in Saturday’s EMC Autumn Test at Murrayfield. There were heroes everywhere among Andy Robinson’s men, who defended with brilliant intensity, attacked with purpose and saw off both the Springboks and those […]

19 Nov 2010 - Uncategorized

Ansbro To Make Scotland Debut

Uncapped 25-year-old centre Joe Ansbro will make his debut for Scotland in tomorrow’s EMC Autumn Test against South Africa at Murrayfield (kick-off 2.30pm). Glasgow-born Ansbro replaces Max Evans who has not recovered sufficiently from the shoulder injury he sustained against New Zealand last weekend. Scotland team doctor James Robson said today: “Max is improving […]

19 Nov 2010 - Uncategorized

Change To Tonight’S Scotland A Team

Scotland A have made a change to the line-up for tonight’s game against USA Eagles at Netherdale (kick-off 7.30pm, admission FREE).Bath utility back Jack Cuthbert will start at full-back after Joe Ansbro, the Northampton Saints wing, was summoned to the senior Scotland side for tomorrow’s EMC Autumn Test against South Africa at Murrayfield.Jim Thompson will […]

19 Nov 2010 - Uncategorized

Change To Tonight’S Scotland A Team

Scotland A have made a change to the line-up for tonight’s game against USA Eagles at Netherdale (kick-off 7.30pm, admission FREE). Bath utility back Jack Cuthbert will start at full-back after Joe Ansbro, the Northampton Saints wing, was summoned to the senior Scotland side for tomorrow’s EMC Autumn Test against South Africa at Murrayfield. Jim […]