2011 - Page 20 of 22 - Scottish Rugby

7 Feb 2011 - Uncategorized

Scotland Update

Nine players joined the 25 who were on duty in Paris last weekend as Scotland began their preparations at Murrayfield today for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations Championship home match against Wales. Backs Rory Lamont (Toulon), Simon Danielli (Ulster), Alex Grove (Worcester), Jack Cuthbert (Bath) and Greig Laidlaw (Edinburgh) and forwards Johnnie Beattie, Jon Welsh (both […]

6 Feb 2011 - Uncategorized

Scotland Medical Update: Gray Urges Scots To Bounce Back

Scotland scrum-half Rory Lawson was the most significant casualty from last night’s RBS 6 Nations Championship loss to France in Paris. Lawson, Scotland’s vice-captain, was replaced at half-time after taking a blow to his lower back. Scotland team doctor James Robson said prior to the team’s departure from Paris this afternoon: “Rory will be […]

5 Feb 2011 - Uncategorized

France Club International 30-18 Scotland Club International

The Scotland Club International team put up a brave fight in Orleans, central France, on Friday night but ultimately fell to defeat in the first game of their 2011 campaign. Despite providing a gripping performance, the visitors were undone by the physicality of the French forwards. Ian Rankin, the Scotland Club international coach, commended both […]

5 Feb 2011 - Uncategorized

Rbs 6 Nations: France V Scotland

Saturday 5 February 2011Stade de France, ParisKick-off: 5pm (GMT) Scotland kick off their Six Nations against France; live scoring below. Pictured: Scotland captain Al Kellock crosses the line at Stade de France for his first Scotland try. Visit the match gallery to see more action photos. France win the toss and it’s game on. After […]

4 Feb 2011 - Uncategorized

Collie’S Kick Points Way Ahead For Scots

An experienced French outfit got the better of a new-look Scotland Women’s side this evening at Viry-Chatillon, as the women’s RBS 6 Nations championship got underway.The final scoreline of 53-3, however, belied a better second-half performance by the visitors whose points came from the boot of Caroline Collie, making only her second appearance for Scotland, […]

4 Feb 2011 - Uncategorized

Exiles In Scotland U20

Scotland under-20 coach Peter Wright named his team for the opening 6 Nations Championship game against France in Caen on Friday night (kick-off 7pm local time, 6pm UK time). The match day squad includes five Exiles. Hamish Watson of Leicester Tigers and Bath’s James Tyas line up in the back row; with Jamie Stevenson (Westcombe […]

4 Feb 2011 - Uncategorized

Scotland A 11-3 Italy A

Scotland A made it three Netherdale wins out of three for the season on Friday night, overcoming both Italy A and the most challenging of playing conditions to complete a fine clean sweep for the campaign. An early try from Ryan Grant, later voted man of the match for a convincing display in the tight, […]

4 Feb 2011 - Uncategorized

Scotland A Name Second Exile

Ryan Wilson the former Exile U19 and U20 player who has since been contracted by Glasgow Warriors has been named in the Scotland A squad to play the Irish Wolfhounds. This is following his man of the match performance against London Wasps. Ryan is the second Exile to receive this honour this season; Henry Prygos […]

4 Feb 2011 - Uncategorized

Show Time For Scotland A

It’s game day in the Borders as Scotland A prepare for their final fixture of the season against Italy A at Netherdale (kick-off 7.30pm, admission free). Nick Scrivener’s team are looking for their third straight success of the campaign, having already beaten USA Eagles and Ireland Wolfhounds. Despite the adverse weather conditions, the pitch was […]

3 Feb 2011 - Uncategorized

Scotland Arrive In Paris

The Scotland team arrived safely in their central Paris hotel late this afternoon ahead of Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations Championship opener with France. The party were in good spirits as they flew on a special charter with the Scotland under-20, Scotland Women and Scotland Club International sides. Joining the 22-strong Scotland squad are three extra […]