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28 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Edinburgh Rugby Pair Join Forces To Launch Hearts And Heroes Challenge

Edinburgh Rugby club captain Simon Cross and prop Ryan Grant swapped oval balls for poppies on Wednesday (28 January) in order to launch the Poppyscotland Hearts & Heroes Challenge, on 16th May 2009.Flanker Cross, who has a military background spanning four generations, and former Royal Signaller Grant, were joined by soldiers from 61 Signal Squadron […]

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27 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Cusiter Returns To Scotland As A Warrior

Scotland and British Lions scrum-half, Chris Cusiter, will return to Scotland this summer having signed a three-year-deal with Glasgow Warriors._Scotland and British Lions scrum-half, Chris Cusiter, will return to Scotland this summer having signed a three-year-deal with Glasgow Warriors.Cusiter, 26, who captained the Border Reivers in season 2006/07 before joining French Top 14 side Perpignan, […]

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27 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Extra-Large Launch For Scottish Rugby & The Princes Trust

Scottish Rugby and The Prince’s Trust Scotland teamed up yesterday to deliver an initiative aimed at boosting self esteem, social skills and motivation amongst some of Scotland’s hardest to reach young people._Scottish Rugby and The Prince’s Trust Scotland teamed up yesterday to deliver an initiative aimed at boosting self esteem, social skills and motivation amongst […]

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27 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Robinson Welcomes Free Ticket Offer For Scotland ‘A’

Scotland ‘A’ head coach Andy Robinson has welcomed the ground-breaking offer of free admission for spectators at the forthcoming match against Italy at McDiarmid Park, Perth on Friday 27 February (kick off 7.30pm) and believes it will be a memorable event. Robinson was in charge of the Scotland ‘A’ team that scored 10 tries against Ireland […]

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23 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Two Gordonians In Scotland Squad

Former Robert Gordon’s College pupil Ruaridh Jackson has caused great excitement this week after he received a call-up to the Scotland squad for the 6 Nations opener against Wales on 8 February. Since leaving Gordon’s, Ruaridh has quickly made an impact on the Scottish rugby scene, playing for Scotland in sevens competitions and at under-20 […]

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20 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Cross On Scotland Ambition

Geoff Cross announced his pleasure after being selected for Scotland’s 33-man squad for the opening RBS 6 Nations match against Wales on Sunday 8 February (kick off 3pm) and says his main target for 2009 is to win his first international cap.The powerhouse prop, 26, has made 12 starts so far this season in Edinburgh’s […]

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20 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Jackson Named Among Warriors In Scotland Squad

Scotland head coach, Frank Hadden, today named uncapped stand-off Ruaridh Jackson among nine Glasgow Warriors players in his first national training squad of 2009._Scotland head coach, Frank Hadden, today named uncapped stand-off Ruaridh Jackson among nine Glasgow Warriors players in his first national training squad of 2009.The 33-man squad will convene next Monday (26 January) […]

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20 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Lucky 13 Called Up For Scotland

Captain Mike Blair is one of 13 Edinburgh players named in Scotland’s 33-man squad for the forthcoming RBS 6 Nations match against Wales (Sunday 8 February, kick off 3pm, for tickets call 0871 200 1511) including uncapped prop Geoff Cross.The figure potentially could have been even bigger, but lock Matt Mustchin (ankle) and flanker Ross […]

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19 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland Take On The World!

Scotland have been drawn alongside IRB Sevens World Series leaders South Africa, plus Canada and Japan in Pool C for the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai in March. Defending men’s champions Fiji will meet France, USA and Georgia in Pool B as they attempt to become the first side to successfully defend the Melrose […]

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16 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland Under-20S To Tackle Edinburgh

Scotland under-20s (sponsored by Martin Currie) have made just one change to the side that lost to Glasgow Warriors’ back-up side on Monday as they prepare for their final friendly before the 2009 6 Nations.Callum McConnachie (Hillhead/Jordanhill) has been drafted into the squad to face Edinburgh Rugby’s back-up squad at Lasswade (admission free, kick-off 2pm), in […]

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