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19 Mar 2010 - Uncategorized

Scots Denied At The Death

Club International: Ireland 21 Scotland 18 Scotland suffered a cruel injury time defeat in tonight’s club international against Ireland at Donnybrook in Dublin when the hosts’ substitute centre Darragh Fitzpatrick landed a 35 metre drop-goal two minutes into injury time to seal their win.In truth the Scots had done well to claw their way back […]

18 Mar 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland Under-18 Squad For Melrose Meeting With Wales

After scoring four tries in a desperately close-run loss to France last Sunday at Philiphaugh, Scotland’s under-18 squad are set to take on their Welsh counterparts in Melrose on Sunday (21 March, kick-off 3pm). Keeping the same backs selection as the squad that was narrowly defeated by the French last weekend, the forwards line-up reflects […]

17 Mar 2010 - Uncategorized

Blair On Scotland Return

Edinburgh captain Mike Blair speaks to Black and Red Radio about his recall into Scotland’s squad for their final RBS 6 Nations match against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday (20 March, kick off 5pm).Blair gives his verdict on the news that he has been named amongst the replacements alongside Alan MacDonald and Phil Godman while […]

17 Mar 2010 - Uncategorized

Blair On Scotland Return

Edinburgh captain Mike Blair speaks to Black and Red Radio about his recall into Scotland’s squad for their final RBS 6 Nations match against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday (20 March, kick off 5pm).Blair gives his verdict on the news that he has been named amongst the replacements alongside Alan MacDonald and Phil Godman while […]

17 Mar 2010 - Uncategorized

Halfpenny Joins The Charge Against Ireland

Crossing the Irish Sea for their final fixture in this year’s Championship, and currently in third place in the Six Nations table, Scotland Women have made some changes to their back row as they take on Ireland Women (19 March, kick-off 7.30pm in Ashbourne, Co Meath). The fixture sees a debut for fullback Nicola Halfpenny […]

17 Mar 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland Unchanged For Tussle With Ireland

Head coach Andy Robinson has named an unchanged starting XV for Saturday’s final RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Ireland in Dublin.The selection means that Kelly Brown, who had to retire in the second-half of the Calcutta Cup clash with a head knock, is satisfying the return to play medical protocols and is fit to […]

15 Mar 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland Update

Flanker Kelly Brown is under the care of the Scotland medical team following the blow to his head that he sustained in the Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield two days ago. Scotland team doctor James Robson said today: “Kelly is now subject to the usual return to play protocols that are in place following such […]

13 Mar 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland Clinch Dramatic Draw

Scotland secured an adrenaline-charged 15-15 draw against old rivals England at Murrayfield with Andy Robinson’s squad accumulating their first points of this year’s RBS 6 Nations championship. Dominant during the first half, Scotland kept England on the back-foot for large periods with a brand of enterprising rugby. But unfortunately the men in navy blue were unable […]

13 Mar 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland Defeated By Defending Champions

Scotland Women put up a brave battle against the Auld Enemy for the fourth match in the 2010 Six Nations as defending champions, England Women, beat the home side, 51-0. Over 600 supporters – a record crowd – came on to cheer the women on at Meggetland, spirits boosted by the warm spring sunshine. Fly-half […]

13 Mar 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland Defeated By Defending Champions

Scotland Women put up a brave battle against the Auld Enemy for the fourth match in the 2010 Six Nations as defending champions, England Women, beat the home side, 51-0.Over 600 supporters – a record crowd – came on to cheer the women on at Meggetland, spirits boosted by the warm spring sunshine. Fly-half Katy […]