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26 Feb 2009 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Board Statement

Following a meeting this afternoon of the Scottish Rugby Board, consideration was given to the recent decision of the Championship Committee in respect of the elimination of Cumbernauld RFC and St Boswells RFC from the Scottish Hydro Electric Cup. After careful consideration of the facts including helpful submissions from Cumbernauld RFC the board indicated that […]

24 Feb 2009 - Uncategorized

Blade And The Magician Continue For Scotland

Edinburgh pair Mike Blair and Phil Godman have been_chosen to continue their half-back partnership for Scotland against Italy in the RBS 6 Nations at Murrayfield on Saturday (28 February, kick off 3pm).The duo, who first played together 12 years ago while still students at Edinburgh Academy, are part of an Edinburgh quintet named in the […]

24 Feb 2009 - Uncategorized

Dempsey Comfortable With Half-Back Switch

Scotland Women have been forced to shuffle their half-back pairing ahead of their Scotland’s 6 Nations match against Italy on Saturday at Meggetland (28 February, kick-off 12 noon) – admission is free.While the pack remains unchanged, scrum-half – and kicker – Sarah Gill has failed to recover from a head injury sustained in the 26 […]

23 Feb 2009 - Uncategorized

Broughton 12 – 8 Duns

Broughton Captain Dan Arrandale kicked all of his side’s points in their 12-8 win over Duns on Saturday to all but guarantee East Division 1 rugby at Wardie next season.The Borders outfit scored the only try of a game played in fantastic spirit and marshalled well by Alex Pratt, Scotland’s most senior Female Referee.With Broughton […]

23 Feb 2009 - Uncategorized

Kalman Added To Scotland Squad

Glasgow Warriors prop, Ed Kalman, is among four players to have been added to the Scotland training squad as they reconvened today for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Italy at Murrayfield.Glasgow Warriors prop, Ed Kalman, is among four players to have been added to the Scotland training squad as they reconvened today for […]

23 Feb 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland Injury Update

Four players have been added to the Scotland training squad as they reconvened today for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Italy at Murrayfield.Lock Scott MacLeod and flanker Alan Macdonald (both Edinburgh), prop Ed Kalman (Glasgow Warriors) and hooker Scott Lawson (Gloucester) joined the team for training at Myreside this afternoon. Four players have been […]

20 Feb 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland Star Coaches Local School

Pupils at North Queensferry Primary School turned out for coaching session with Scotland star Allan Jacobsen today (19 February). As part of a programme organised by Dunfermline development officer Phil Smith and SVQ community coach, James Bird, Primary 7 pupils will take part in a six-week rugby programme which kicked off with the visit of the […]

20 Feb 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland Star Coaches Local School

Pupils at North Queensferry Primary School turned out for coaching session with Scotland star Allan Jacobsen today (19 February). As part of a programme organised by Dunfermline development officer Phil Smith and SVQ community coach, James Bird, Primary 7 pupils will take part in a six-week rugby programme which kicked off with the visit of the […]

19 Feb 2009 - Uncategorized

Scots Rugby Star Hands Over Cash For Charity

Scottish rugby star Chris Paterson has handed over£26,000 to a charity that helps cancer sufferers. Scotland’s most-capped player presented the money to Ruth Sandison, 19, and Greg Noble, 13, at Murrayfield Stadium today. The teenagers, who both have leukaemia, accepted the cash on behalf of Macmillan Cancer Support. Greg will be returning to the stadium […]

18 Feb 2009 - Uncategorized

Robertson Names Gilchrist As Captain For Italy Test

Scotland under-19 head coach Colin Robertson has named a 26-man squad for the match against Italy at Lasswade on Sunday 1 March (kick off midday, free admission) with lock Grant Gilchrist chosen to lead the side.Robertson revealed he made the decision after being impressed by 18-year-old Gilchrist’s contribution in Stirling County’s engine room so far […]