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22 Oct 2009 - Uncategorized

Grove Named In Scotland Squad

Head coach Andy Robinson OBE has today named three uncapped players in the Scotland squad for the opening Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Test against Fiji at Murrayfield next month. Three players uncapp ed players have been named in the squad including Alex Grove, the Worcester Warriors and Exiles centre. All three were part of the […]

21 Oct 2009 - Uncategorized

Three Uncapped Players Named In Scotland Squad

Head coach Andy Robinson OBE has today named three uncapped players in the Scotland squad for the opening Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Test against Fiji at Murrayfield next month.The trio are back-row forwards Alan MacDonald – who celebrates his 24th birthday today – and Richie Vernon; and the Scottish Exiles centre Alex Grove. All […]

16 Oct 2009 - Uncategorized

Developing Women’S Rugby

Over 100 women’s players turned out at four development days run across the central belt aimed at up-skilling club rugby players not involved in the national set-up.The National Development League (NDL) is structured to meet the needs of new and developing women’s clubs by combining competition and skills development for all senior players, delivered by […]

15 Oct 2009 - Uncategorized

New Scotland Kit Unveiled

Scottish Rugby and their kit supplier, Canterbury of New Zealand, today reveal the new official Scotland home jersey to be worn at this year’s Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Tests. The new home jersey will make its debut when Scotland take on Fiji at Murrayfield next month (Saturday 14 November 2009). It will also be […]

14 Oct 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland A Head For The Borders

Scotland A will face the full Tongan international team at Netherdale, Galashiels, on Friday 20 November (kick-off 7.30pm).In keeping with the initiative launched by Scottish Rugby last season, admission to see the 2009 IRB Nations Cup champions take on the big hitting south-sea islanders will be FREE, though supporters are urged to turn up early […]

13 Oct 2009 - Uncategorized

Cougar Comeback Makes It Three From Three

The Scotland Women Cougars overturned a 15-point deficit on Sunday to win take a clean sweep in the Scottish Regional Series 3-0.Created to provide performance players with an opportunity to play at more competitive level, by bridging the gap between club and international rugby, the Regional Series will be used as selection tool for the Scotland […]

9 Oct 2009 - Uncategorized

Regional Seriies Finale This Weekend

Scottish Rugby today announced the two Scotland Women’s regional select sides for the final match of the inaugural ‘Regional Series’ this Sunday (kick-off 11am).Created to provide performance players with an opportunity to play at more competitive level, by bridging the gap between club and international rugby, the Regional Series will be used as selection tool […]

9 Oct 2009 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Welcomes Olympic Decision

Scottish Rugby this afternoon warmly welcomed the decision taken by the International Olympic Committee in session in Copenhagen to admit rugby 7s to the Olympic movement with effect from the 2016 games in Rio de Janeiro. Chief Executive Gordon McKie said: “As the country that bequeathed 7-a-side rugby to the world – the masterstroke of Melrose […]

7 Oct 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7S: Diary From Delhi

A squad of current Scotland 7s internationalists and future prospects are in Delhi, the home of the 2010 Commonwealth Games, this week (5-11 October) for an intensive training camp one year out from the tournament.Team manager Karen Burnett is keeping www.scottishrugby.org up-to-date with how the team are doing in Delhi.A squad of current Scotland 7s […]

5 Oct 2009 - Uncategorized

Nhs And Scottish Rugby Team Up For Alcohol Awareness Week

Scottish Rugby and NHS Lothian teamed up today to support Alcohol Awareness Week (4-10 October), a national campaign aimed at encouraging people to drink responsibly.Held at the home of Scottish Rugby, Scotland internationalists Ross Rennie and Jim Hamilton demonstrated how sport and physical recreation can help you get more out of your day.Speaking from the […]