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9 Jun 2009 - Uncategorized

Warriors Lead Scotland This Summer

Three Glasgow Warriors players will lead Scotland this summer in both Romania and Japan.New signing, British Lion Chris Cusiter, is currently in Bucharest with the Scotland A team who are preparing for their first game of the 2009 IRB Nations Cup against Russia on Friday night.Chris CusiterThree Glasgow Warriors players will lead Scotland this summer […]

8 Jun 2009 - Uncategorized

Houston Lands Place In Scotland ‘A’ Squad

John Houston has been called into the Scotland ‘A’ squad for the 2009 IRB Nations Cup in Bucharest, Romania (Friday 12-Sunday 21 June) after the withdrawal of wing Simon Danielli (shoulder) and the versatile Edinburgh back says he is aiming to add to the list of feats he achieved in May. After suffering a couple of […]

4 Jun 2009 - Uncategorized

Andy Robinson Appointed Scotland Team Head Coach

Scottish Rugby announced today (Thursday 04 June) that Andy Robinson has been appointed Head Coach of the Scotland team. Robinson, who enjoyed two successful seasons with Edinburgh to supplement his World Cup winning triumph with England in 2003, said: “This is a wonderful opportunity for me to get back into Test rugby. I have enjoyed […]

4 Jun 2009 - Uncategorized

Andy Robinson Appointed Scotland Team Head Coach

Scottish Rugby announced today (Thursday 04 June) that Andy Robinson has been appointed Head Coach of the Scotland team. Robinson, who enjoyed two successful seasons with Edinburgh to supplement his World Cup winning triumph with England in 2003, said: “This is a wonderful opportunity for me to get back into Test rugby. I have enjoyed […]

4 Jun 2009 - Uncategorized

Robinson Appointed Scotland Head Coach

Edinburgh Rugby Club can today confirm Andy Robinson has been appointed Head Coach of the Scotland team. Robinson, who enjoyed two successful seasons with Edinburgh to supplement his World Cup winning triumph with England in 2003, said: ‘this is a wonderful opportunity for me to get back into Test rugby. I have enjoyed my time […]

2 Jun 2009 - Uncategorized

World Championships Beckon For Under-20S

Samoa are their first opponents in the tournament (5 June) with England (9 June) and hosts Japan (13 June) also lying in wait in Pool B.Japan are a somewhat unknown force however Scotland under-20s faced Samoa last year in the Championships and know all about England after they denied them their first ever Triple Crown […]

30 May 2009 - Uncategorized

Hot Rod Drives Scotland 7S Onward

Scotland 7s recorded a famous 33-17 win over old foes, England at Murrayfield with Edinburgh quartet, John Houston, Greig Laidlaw, Roddy Grant and Andrew Turnbull all scoring breathtaking tries.Remember you can still come and watch the match against Canada (kick off 7.04pm)_and also Sunday’s grand finale click here for more details. The fantastic four will […]

30 May 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland Make Scorching Start To Edinburgh 7S

England 17, Scotland 33After almost three hours of spectacular rugby sevens on display at Murrayfield this morning, Scotland took the field against England in soaring temperatures and scorched their way to their second ever victory over their cross border rivals.Scotland’s only previous victory over England came in the Plate final of the Wellington Sevens where […]

27 May 2009 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby And Radio Borders Create Winning Combination

Scottish Rugby has teamed up with Radio Borders to give rugby fans in the birthplace of rugby sevens, the Scottish Borders, live coverage of the Emirates Airline Edinburgh 7s Festival this weekend (Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May).Of course the best bet for fans in the Borders is to head up the A7 and A68 […]

26 May 2009 - Uncategorized

Two Changes To Scotland ‘A’ Squad For Irb Nations Cup

Scotland ‘A’ head coach Andy Robinson has added hooker Andrew Kelly and back row forward Calum Forrester to his squad for the 2009 IRB Nations Cup in Bucharest, Romania (Friday 12-Sunday 21 June) after the withdrawals of Ross Ford and Scott Newlands.Hooker Ford, who had been appointed vice captain for the trip, has been called […]