2010 - Page 4 of 27 - Scottish Rugby

11 Nov 2010 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Pays Tribute To The Fallen

Scotland’s players today paused from their preparations to face New Zealand to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Some 30 Scottish international players lost their lives in the First World War and there were a further 15 fatalities in the Second World War and in other conflicts around the world. […]

10 Nov 2010 - Uncategorized

Keven Mealamu To Miss Scotland Game

All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu will miss this Saturday’s match against Scotland after being handed a four week suspension for foul-play in his side’s 26-16 victory at Twickenham. The Judicial Officer (JO) appointed by the IRB, Professor Lorne Crerar, upheld the citing complaint against Mealamu having struck an opponent, England number 7, Lewis Moody, with his head. All […]

10 Nov 2010 - Uncategorized

Laidlaw Gets Call To Arms For Scotland

Edinburgh scrum-half Greig Laidlaw is in line to win his first Scotland cap in the EMC Autumn Test against New Zealand at Murrayfield on Saturday (kick-off 5.15pm), after it was confirmed that Rory Lawson’s hand injury will prevent the Gloucester man from taking up his intended place among the substitutes.Laidlaw will therefore be on the […]

9 Nov 2010 - Uncategorized

Blair To Lead Scotland Against The Blacks

Edinburgh scrum-half Mike Blair will captain Scotland in Saturday’s crunch EMC Autumn Test showdown against New Zealand at Murrayfield (kick-off 5.15pm).It will be the first time that the classy British and Irish Lions No 9 has led his country since the Calcutta Cup game at Twickenham in March 2009.Edinburgh scrum-half Mike Blair will captain Scotland […]

5 Nov 2010 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Inducts Dynamic Dozen To Hall Of Fame

Scottish Rugby has tonight (Thursday 4 November) inducted 12 iconic personalities into its first official Hall of Fame. At a glittering ceremony at Murrayfield Stadium hosted by Dougie Donnelly and featuring the razor-sharp wit of Rory Bremner, the rich and enduring heritage of the game in Scotland was celebrated. Read on to reveal the names […]

3 Nov 2010 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Premier Post-Split Fixtures Announced

Scottish Rugby announced the fixtures for the mid-season Premier league split today. Introduced because of a shared desire to improve the standard and intensity of Scotland’s club game, the mid-season split sees Scotland’s two Premier 1 and 2 divisions divided into three groups of eight (Premier A, B and C).As well as the Premier 1 […]

1 Nov 2010 - Uncategorized

Be The Difference – Become A Scottish Rugby Referee

Rugby in Scotland would not be possible without the support and dedication of volunteers and without referees, games, leagues, tournaments, festivals and cup competitions could not take place.Whether you’re a current player considering life after hanging up your boots, a keen parent or just curious to know what it’s like being the ‘whistler in the […]

1 Nov 2010 - Uncategorized

Guinness Raises A Glass To Scottish Rugby

Scottish Rugby announced today that it has secured a new three year sponsorship deal with Guinness.The brand, part of Diageo Great Britain, joins Scottish Rugby as an official partner and official responsible drinking partner.Scottish Rugby’s Chief Executive Gordon McKie said: “We are delighted to welcome Guinness to our family of blue-chip sponsors. Guinness has a […]

27 Oct 2010 - Uncategorized

Gemmell Stands Down As Sevens Coach

Scottish Rugby confirmed today that Stephen Gemmell has stepped down as the head coach of the national sevens side to take up a new role in the governing body – his replacement will be announced tomorrow (Thursday 28 October). Gemmell took the reigns from Edinburgh Rugby head coach Rob Moffat following the 2006 Commonwealth Games […]

26 Oct 2010 - Uncategorized

Bbc To Show Scotland’S Autumn Tests

Scottish Rugby has secured a new deal with the BBC which will broadcast all of Scotland’s Autumn Tests next month.The matches pitting Scotland, currently ranked seventh in the world, against the world’s top and third-ranked countries, New Zealand and South Africa, and the hard-hitting Pacific islanders from Samoa, will be available on TV, radio, online, […]