2010 - Page 5 of 27 - Scottish Rugby

26 Oct 2010 - Uncategorized

Bishopton Rugby 47-10 Mid Argyll,

Bishopton Rugby was a man down when they took the field for their home league match against Mid Argyll on Saturday, fielding a full strength team on the pitch but mourning the loss of their assistant coach John Ferguson who tragically died suddenly last Thursday evening of a heart attack. John joined the club at […]

20 Oct 2010 - Uncategorized

Eight Warriors In Scotland Squad

Head coach Andy Robinson has selected eight Glasgow Warriors players in a 34-strong Scotland squad that will convene early next month to start preparations for the Autumn Tests in earnest.Among the eight Warriors is uncapped 22-year-old stand-off Ruaridh Jackson.The Autumn Tests pit Scotland, currently ranked seventh in the world – their highest position since the […]

20 Oct 2010 - Uncategorized

Jackson On Scotland Call-Up

Glasgow’s 22-year-old stand-off, Ruaridh Jackson, spoke to www.glasgowwarriors.org today after being named as one of eight Warriors players in the Scotland squad for the forthcoming Autumn Tests against New Zealand, South Africa and Samoa next month.Jackson is one of four uncapped players to be named in Scotland head coach Andy Robinson’s 34-strong squad.The Tests against […]

20 Oct 2010 - Uncategorized

Uncapped Quartet Named In Scotland Squad

Head coach Andy Robinson has today named four uncapped players in a 34-strong Scotland squad that will convene early next month to start preparations for the Autumn Tests in earnest. The quartet are 22-year-old Glasgow Warriors stand-off Ruaridh Jackson; Edinburgh duo, scrum-half Greig Laidlaw and full-back/wing Jim Thompson; and the Northampton Saints utility back Joe […]

19 Oct 2010 - Uncategorized

Trio Of Scotland A Matches Heading For The Borders

A trio of free to attend Scotland A matches are heading for the Borders this season. Last season 4000 supporters were treated to Scotland A’s resounding 38-7 victory over Tonga at Netherdale and next month the Scots return to Galashiels to take on the world’s 15th ranked rugby nation, the USA, on Friday 19 November […]

12 Oct 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland Edged Out Of Medal Running

Scotland 7s were edged out of the medal running in a tense 10-7 defeat to South Africa in Delhi today. South Africa took the lead early in the second-half with an unconverted Paul Delport try but a much improved Scotland worked hard to control possession and were ultimately rewarded with an equalising try from stand-off Mike […]

11 Oct 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7S Aim To Repeat Murrayfield Heroics

Scotland 7s head coach Stephen Gemmell has challenged his players to repeat the heroics show at Murrayfield in May when they run out against South Africa in the Commonwealth Games cup quarter-final in Delhi tomorrow (7.14am BST). The Scots had already qualified for the competition’s top tier knock-out phase, having beaten Guyana and Canada, however […]

11 Oct 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7S Secure Historic Place In Medal Race

Scotland 7s secured their place in the day-two medal race for the first time with a 19-17 win over Canada in the Delhi Commonwealth Games today. The Scots endured an early scare but ran in two tries, from wing Lee Jones, to Canada’s one in the first-half. A wonderful second-half try from Andrew Turnbull put […]

30 Sep 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7S Step Out In The Games Village

The Scotland 7s squad took time out today to explore the Games Village after arriving in Delhi yesterday morning. Following a light weights session at the gym in the morning, the squad toured the international zone, taking time to pose for photographers before heading to a pool session at the village leisure complex. Scott Newlands […]

30 Sep 2010 - Uncategorized

Try Time As Scotland Warm Up Against India

Scotland 7s took to the field against India at the weekend in a warm-up match and looked confident as they overpowered the hosts in three seven minute sessions. All 12 players made an impact on-field, with captain Scott Forrest leading by example and happy with the outcome. He said: “We played well today and didn’t give […]