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11 Mar 2009 - Uncategorized

Dempsey Prepares For ‘Biggest Game Of The Season’

Scotland Women’s coach Jamie Dempsey has branded Friday’s clash with Ireland (13 March, kick-off 7.30pm) as the biggest game of Scotland’s season – admission is free. A Scotland win would present the team with an opportunity of securing instant qualification for the 2010 World Cup as they would go into the last world ranked game […]

10 Mar 2009 - Uncategorized

Paterson Poised To Start For Scotland

Edinburgh full-back Chris Paterson has been handed Scotland’s number 15 jersey for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations match against Ireland at Murrayfield (kick off 5pm) and will win his 94th cap.After our longest serving player, Allan Jacobsen was ruled out through injury, former Edinburgh prop Alasdair Dickinson will start at loosehead for the game.Edinburgh captain Mike […]

9 Mar 2009 - Uncategorized

Pack Pair Return To Scotland Club International Side

Damien Kelly (Ayr) and Angus Martyn (Boroughmuir) have returned to the Scotland Club International pack to face Ireland at Myreside on Friday 13 March (kick-off 7.30pm) – admission is free.Kelly and Martyn, who missed the side’s 13-12 defeat to France at the Stade Robert Diochon last month, will start at lock and open-side flanker respectively […]

9 Mar 2009 - Uncategorized

Pack Pair Return To Scotland Club International Side

Damien Kelly (Ayr) and Angus Martyn (Boroughmuir) have returned to the Scotland Club International pack to face Ireland at Myreside on Friday 13 March (kick-off 7.30pm) – admission is free.Kelly and Martyn, who missed the side’s 13-12 defeat to France at the Stade Robert Diochon last month, will start at lock and open-side flanker respectively […]

7 Mar 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland Crowned Plate Champions At Rwc 7S

Australia 17 Scotland 21Gutsy Scotland lifted the Plate title at the Rugby World Cup 7s in Dubai tonight in a close-fought win over Australia.After the huge disappointment of losing to Canada in their opening pool game – a result which effectively knocked Scotland out of the Cup competition – it was a fine fightback which […]

6 Mar 2009 - Uncategorized

Extra Time Try Dashes Scotland’S Hopes

South Africa 7s (19) v (14) Scotland 7s Scotland 7s’ hopes of competing in the Cup competition at the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai were dashed today as they lost out to South Africa in an extremely close encounter.After the game, coach Stephen Gemmell said, “The boys played outstandingly well and showed just […]

5 Mar 2009 - Uncategorized

City Youngsters Coached By Scotland Stars

Young Edinburgh school children were treated to a guest coaching session by Scotland internationalists this week as part of the RBS RugbyLink programme.The programme, run in conjunction with The Prince’s Trust and Scottish Rugby’s xlerate with xl club initiative, actively encourages young people to engage in the sport and to teach young people key skills […]

5 Mar 2009 - Uncategorized

A Game Of Two Halves For Scotland 7S

Scotland 7s 14, Canada 7s 33The stark contrast in fortunes so prevalent in rugby sevens was what the Scotland 7s team experienced in abundance in their first outing of the IRB Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai today. Scotland 7s 14, Canada 7s 33 The stark contrast in fortunes so prevalent in rugby sevens was what the […]

5 Mar 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7S Receibe Ministerial Support

The Scotland 7s squad welcomed their highest profile fan today as Scotland’s Minister for Public Health and Sport, Shona Robison MSP, arrived at the team hotel ahead of the Rugby World Cup Sevens which commences this afternoon.The Scotland 7s squad welcomed their highest profile fan today as Scotland’s Minister for Public Health and Sport, Shona […]

5 Mar 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland Unis See Off English Colleges

Scottish Universities Rugby came from behind to beat a strong England Colleges under-19 side 34-10 at Lasswade on Friday.Despite playing into a strong wind, Scottish Universities scored the first try through flanker Stephan Dreyer but by persevering with their expansive approach, and only occasionally penetrating the English defence, the numerous wasted efforts allowed England Colleges […]