Craig Smith, the experienced international prop, has decided to stand down from the Scotland tour to Argentina next month and is considering his future in professional rugby in Scotland. His place will be taken by the uncapped 25-year-old Edinburgh prop Geoff Cross, who graduated in medicine from Edinburgh University two years ago.Craig Smith, the experienced […]
Scotland were knocked out of the plate semi final in the penultimate leg of the IRB international 7s series at Twickenham by a clinical South Africa. A single unconverted try was all that separated the sides at the final whistle in a game that Scotland threatened to snatch at the death.Scotland were knocked out of […]
Scotland’s second game in Pool D of this IRB Sevens World Series London event saw the side go down 12-31 to an on-form Samoan side. In the following match, Russia then beat Kenya 17-7, leaving it all to play for in the Pool as Scotland’s final fixture against the Russians kicks off just after 4pm. […]
Scotland made the quarter finals of the IRB 7s cup with a confident victory over Russia in the final Pool D tie of the afternoon. With both teams winning one from two in earlier games the winner would take all – Scotland were up for that challenge from the get go with three first half […]
Scotland got off to a great start to the Twickenham leg of the IRB 7s series with a convincing win over Kenya. Following the defeat in Hong Kong at the hands of the Kenyans the Scots were keen to return the favour in London in a game that many saw as a must win.Scotland got […]
Scottish Rugby today announced that it has finalised a new four-year kit sponsorship deal with Canterbury of New Zealand. The ground-breaking arrangement is the largest commercial deal Scottish Rugby has secured and extends the eight year relationship with Canterbury.Scottish Rugby today announced that it has finalised a new four-year kit sponsorship deal with Canterbury of […]
Scottish Rugby took a major step towards maximising performance today as two new recruits got on board the performance development management team at Murrayfield. Liaising with the National Academy and volunteer coaches, Ben Fisher and Nic Humphries -representing the East 2 (Edinburgh, Midlothian & West Lothian) and Glasgow North regions respectively- complete the performance team […]
Scotland Women clinically disposed of hosts Holland 26-0, in the FIRA-AER European Championships last night (Tuesday 20 May) to post their first win of the season. The Scots dominated the match from the outset, scoring in the opening minute through outside centre Lucy Millard, Louise Dalgliesh added the extras.Scotland Women clinically disposed of hosts Holland […]
Long serving forward Matt Mustchin has been called up for Scotland’s two Test summer Tour of Argentina and the 31-year-old lock will be speaking exclusively to this week’s Edinburgh ezine about the honour. Meanwhile, Simon Webster, the 33-times-capped winger has also been handed a call-up after proving his fitness to the Scotland medical staff after […]
Ian Barnes (Edinburgh Accies) was tonight elected to the Scottish Rugby Council as representative of clubs in Scottish Hydro Electric Premiership Division 1. The former Scotland second-row forward won by nine votes to three against George Clark (Boroughmuir), the existing Council member who had sought re-election.Ian Barnes (Edinburgh Accies) was tonight elected to the Scottish […]