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14 Jun 2007 - Uncategorized

The Border Reivers

Professional rugby first landed in the Scottish Borders in 1999 when the Scottish Rugby Union set-up their fourth professional rugby team, Scottish Borders Rugby, to compete on the European stage alongside its three other professional clubs: Edinburgh Rugby, Glasgow Rugby and Caledonia Reds. However, after two seasons, Scottish Rugby were suffering financial difficulties and took […]

14 Jun 2007 - Uncategorized

John Hart

Scottish Rugby is saddened to learn of the death of former Scotland internationalist John Hart. He was 79. A wing, capped out of London Scottish against South Africa at Murrayfield in 1951, he also played club rugby for Watsonians and Edinburgh University.Scottish Rugby is saddened to learn of the death of former Scotland internationalist John […]

13 Jun 2007 - Uncategorized

Ian Riddoch To Join Warriors As Interim General Manager

Ian Riddoch has been appointed by Scottish Rugby as interim General Manager for the Glasgow Warriors professional rugby team. This is a transitional role, pending the appointment of a permanent Chief Executive for The WarriorsFormerly the Commercial Director for Edinburgh Rugby Ltd, Riddoch takes up the role on Monday 18 June and will be based […]

12 Jun 2007 - Uncategorized

Scots Support Falklands’ Anniversary Game

Former Scotland international prop Mattie Stewart is coaching a Falklands Task Force rugby squad playing against the Penguins invitation team in a special charity match this weekend. The match at The Stoop, home of Harlequins in London, is to raise funds for the South Atlantic Medal Association as part of commemorations of the 25th anniversary […]

12 Jun 2007 - Uncategorized

Warriors Look To Create Fortress At Firhill

Scottish Rugby confirmed today that Firhill will be the new home of the Glasgow Warriors for the next two seasons.The new deal, which is significantly different to previous arrangements, sees the current home of Partick Thistle FC become shared between the SFL First Division football club and Scotland’s top pro-team.The Glasgow Warriors will have branding […]

11 Jun 2007 - Uncategorized

Scotland Women Help To Kick Off Health Eating Initiative

The official annual Scottish Rugby Awards dinner took place at Murrayfield Stadium on Friday 25 May. The event recognised and celebrated playing and coaching achievements at all levels of the game in Scotland from the International team to youth and schools.The official annual Scottish Rugby Awards dinner took place at Murrayfield Stadium on Friday 25 […]

8 Jun 2007 - Uncategorized

Scottish Women’S Rugby Sets Target Date For Integration

Member clubs of the Scottish Women??™s Rugby Union have agreed a new strategic plan which has the specific aim of integration with Scottish Rugby, the governing body of the men??™s game, by 2009. Scottish Rugby and the SWRU have worked closely together for a number of years. Scottish Rugby was the first governing body in […]

6 Jun 2007 - Uncategorized

Both Scottish Pro Teams To Play In The Heineken Cup

Scottish Rugby welcomes the inclusion of both Scottish professional teams, Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby, in the 2007/08 Heineken Cup. The news follows today’s ERC announcement in Dublin listing all 24 teams confirmed for the European competition next season. Glasgow Warriors, who finished in 7th place in the Magners League, one place above Edinburgh Rugby, […]

5 Jun 2007 - Uncategorized

Five Uncapped Players Win Places In World Cup Training Squad

Head coach Frank Hadden has selected five uncapped players in the 38-strong Scotland Rugby World Cup training squad. They are 27-year-old centre Calum MacRae; prop Alasdair Dickinson and centre/wing Nick De Luca, both 23; wing Thom Evans, 22; and 20-year-old openside flanker John Barclay. Head coach Frank Hadden has selected five uncapped players in the […]

4 Jun 2007 - Uncategorized

Thorburn Stands Down From Presidential Race

John Thorburn (Hawick) has today withdrawn from the contest to succeed Andy Irvine as President of the Scottish Rugby Union. Thorburn consulted with clubs who had supported his nomination before reaching his decision then informed SRU secretary Graham Ireland this afternoon.John Thorburn (Hawick) has today withdrawn from the contest to succeed Andy Irvine as President […]