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12 Oct 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland Edged Out Of Medal Running

Scotland 7s were edged out of the medal running in a tense 10-7 defeat to South Africa in Delhi today. South Africa took the lead early in the second-half with an unconverted Paul Delport try but a much improved Scotland worked hard to control possession and were ultimately rewarded with an equalising try from stand-off Mike […]

11 Oct 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7S Aim To Repeat Murrayfield Heroics

Scotland 7s head coach Stephen Gemmell has challenged his players to repeat the heroics show at Murrayfield in May when they run out against South Africa in the Commonwealth Games cup quarter-final in Delhi tomorrow (7.14am BST). The Scots had already qualified for the competition’s top tier knock-out phase, having beaten Guyana and Canada, however […]

11 Oct 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7S Secure Historic Place In Medal Race

Scotland 7s secured their place in the day-two medal race for the first time with a 19-17 win over Canada in the Delhi Commonwealth Games today. The Scots endured an early scare but ran in two tries, from wing Lee Jones, to Canada’s one in the first-half. A wonderful second-half try from Andrew Turnbull put […]

30 Sep 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7S Step Out In The Games Village

The Scotland 7s squad took time out today to explore the Games Village after arriving in Delhi yesterday morning. Following a light weights session at the gym in the morning, the squad toured the international zone, taking time to pose for photographers before heading to a pool session at the village leisure complex. Scott Newlands […]

30 Sep 2010 - Uncategorized

Try Time As Scotland Warm Up Against India

Scotland 7s took to the field against India at the weekend in a warm-up match and looked confident as they overpowered the hosts in three seven minute sessions. All 12 players made an impact on-field, with captain Scott Forrest leading by example and happy with the outcome. He said: “We played well today and didn’t give […]

29 Sep 2010 - Uncategorized

Girls’ Rugby National 10’S Tournament & Emerging Teams Tournament

Sunday 3rd October 2010 Events: National 10’s Tournament & Emerging Teams TournamentAge Bands: Under 18 (born 1993, 1994 or 1995) & Under 15 (born 1996, 1997 or 1998)Venue: GRANGEMOUTH STAGS RFC, Glensburgh Road, Grangemouth, Stirlingshire, FX3 8XLRegistration: 11.30Kick off: 12.00Finish: 16.00 For both events, schools & clubs can register any number of players, or players can register individually. Ideally, a team […]

28 Sep 2010 - Uncategorized

Northlink Moves Into Extra-Time For Scotland’S Autumn Test In Aberdeen

NorthLink Ferries, which operates the lifeline ferry services between the Northern Isles and the Scottish mainland, will move into extra time for the northbound sailing on Saturday, November 27 . . . in order to accommodate islanders returning home after the Scotland v Samoa Autumn Test at Pittodrie Stadium in Aberdeen.The match will be Scotland’s […]

27 Sep 2010 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Honours Svq Graduates

Scottish Rugby honoured 17 of its community coach apprentices at a graduation ceremony at Murrayfield on Friday (24 September). The occasion was lead by Scotland head coach Andy Robinson and Keith Brown, Minister for Skills and Life Long Learning, which commended the graduates for achieving a Level 2 SVQ in Coaching, Teaching & Instructing Rugby […]

27 Sep 2010 - Uncategorized

Under-20 Trials Update

Open trials for places in the under-20 squad for the new season will take place at Murrayfield on Saturday 9 October 2010. Players will be selected from the trials and will be informed via the Scotland Women web site the following week. Selected players will be expected to attend all training and games, and adhere […]

24 Sep 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland Confirm Commonwealth Games Participation

Scotland 7s today confirmed that they will depart for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi this Tuesday (28 September). The news followed assurances from Commonwealth Games Scotland (CGS) and the Delhi Government that, under the leadership of Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, concerted action to resolve the issues in the Athletes’ Village had been undertaken. However, […]