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27 Feb 2007 - Uncategorized

Hadden Believes Team Can Bounce Back

Scotland coach Frank Hadden has called on his players to be more astute at reading what’s in front of them as he strives to raise spirits following last weekend’s RBS 6 Nations Championship loss to Italy. Hadden believes his players have the potential to bounce back from the 17-37 defeat and spoil Ireland’s Triple Crown […]

25 Feb 2007 - Uncategorized

Scotland Under-19S 13 Italy Under-19S 19

Scotland Under-19s were unfortunate to lose 19-13 to Italy U19s in an enthralling game at The Greenyards. Jonny Smart scored a try for the Scotland youngsters while Stephen McColl hit eight points with the boot but it was to no avail as the visitors claimed the win in Melrose. SCOTLAND UNDER-19s 13 ITALY UNDER-19s 19 […]

24 Feb 2007 - Uncategorized

Italian Interceptions Sink Scots

Scotland 17 – 37 Italy Scotland had a nightmare start to their second home game in this season’s RBS 6 Nations tournament against Italy at Murrayfield and failed to come back into the game as their own errors cost them dear. Scotland coach Frank Hadden said: As you can imagine the dressing room’s shell-shocked right […]

24 Feb 2007 - Uncategorized

Scotland Women 26, Italy Women 6

Vice-captain Lucy Millard scored a hat-trick of tries to help Scotland Women to a fine 26-6 win over Italy Women at Meggetland in the Women’s RBS 6 Nations. Erin Kerr also crossed the line while debutant fullback Lynsey Harley grabbed six points with the boot in front of a record crowd for a Scotland Women […]

23 Feb 2007 - Uncategorized

Bryce To Skipper Under-19S

Kevin Bryce will captain the Scotland Under-19 team against Italy Under-19s on Sunday 25 February at The Greenyards, Melrose RFC (kick-off 2.30pm). Scotland Under-19 head coach Peter Wright is now relishing the opportunity to see the team in competitive action ahead of the IRB Under-19 World Cup in Belfast in April. Kevin Bryce will captain […]

23 Feb 2007 - Uncategorized

Scotland A 13 – 7 Italy A

Captain Gordon Ross completed his century of points for Scotland A to help the team to a 13-7 win over Italy A at McDiarmid Park. But, while the home side appeared to be on course for a comfortable victory in the first period in Perth, the second half saw the Italians almost hit back. Scotland […]

23 Feb 2007 - Uncategorized

Scotland V Italy Tickets Update

Scotland supporters are being encouraged to buy their tickets today for tomorrow’s RBS 6 Nations Championship clash with Italy at Murrayfield. Demand for tickets is high and currently the full range of ticket prices is available though lower priced tickets are selling fast. The tickets are priced at £10, £15 and £20 for students and […]

23 Feb 2007 - Uncategorized

Scots Succumb To Second Half Italians

Scotland U20 10, Italy U21 27 With a single point advantage at half-time, the Scotland U20 team lost 27-10 to Italy U21 at The Falkirk Stadium tonight. Having been by far the best side in the open stages, the Scots failed to score in the second half and let Italy claw back to an impressive […]

22 Feb 2007 - Uncategorized

Teams Chosen For Club International Trial

A trial match is to be staged at Goldenacre, Edinburgh on Sunday as preparations are stepped up for the first club international to be staged on home soil. After last year’s inaugural club international against Ireland staged in Dublin, the return fixture will take place on the eve of the RBS 6 Nations Championship clash […]

22 Feb 2007 - Uncategorized

White Calls For Mighty Support As Italy Name Team

Jason White, the man who led Scotland to an unbeaten home record at Murrayfield in last season’s RBS Six Nations Championship, is urging Scotland supporters to play their part in sustaining that run against Italy this weekend.White, who is undergoing active rehabilitation following knee surgery after an injury he sustained in the Autumn Test against […]