Uncategorized Archives - Page 390 of 427

12 May 2008 - Uncategorized

Elections To Take Place For Scottish Rugby Council

Elections are to take place for a number of key positions on the Scottish Rugby Council, it was announced today. Current President George Jack (Leith) is standing for a second year and he is being challenged by Jim Stevenson (Cambuslang). Their election contest takes place during the Scottish Rugby Union agm on Friday 27 June.Elections […]

9 May 2008 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Fast Tracks Female Referees

Scottish Rugby – in partnership with the Scottish Women’s Rugby Union (SWRU) – have launched a national recruitment initiative to encourage more women to take up refereeing and offer additional intense personal improvement training to those showing the greatest potential. Scottish Rugby will continue to offer recognised refereeing qualifications through the structured training programme while […]

7 May 2008 - Uncategorized

Cairns Named In Scotland Squad

Ben Cairns has been named in Scotland’s 30-man squad for the summer tour to Argentina while scrum half Mike Blair has been appointed captain for the two-match series.Cairns, 22, has been rewarded for his polished displays in the black and red over the course of the season where he has been a virtual ever present […]

7 May 2008 - Uncategorized

Low & Evans To Tour With Scotland

Moray Low will tour with Scotland this summerUncapped Glasgow Warriors duo, prop Moray Low and wing Thom Evans, will tour Argentina this summer with Scotland. Both Low and Evans have been named in a 30-man squad along with eight other Warriors.The squad announced today also sees a recall for Dougie Hall after a prolonged injury […]

7 May 2008 - Uncategorized

Moffat To Coach Scotland A

The Scotland A squad that will compete in the Barclay’s Churchill Cup in North America will be under the direction of Rob Moffat who has been a professional coach in Scotland for more than ten years.Moffat, assistant coach at Edinburgh, will be joined by Glasgow Warriors forwards coach and former Scotland lock Shade Munro; Glasgow […]

2 May 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Lock Hamilton Joins Edinburgh

Scotland lock Jim Hamilton has become Edinburgh head coach Andy Robinson’s first summer signing after agreeing a three-year contract that will see him swap Leicester Tigers for the Scottish capital next season.The 25-year-old admits he is thrilled to have joined Edinburgh and explained that becoming part of a vibrant young squad and working with Robinson […]

2 May 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Lock Hamilton Joins Edinburgh

Scotland lock Jim Hamilton has become Edinburgh head coach Andy Robinson’s first summer signing after agreeing a three-year contract that will see him swap Leicester Tigers for the Scottish capital next season. The 25-year-old admits he is thrilled to have joined Edinburgh and explained that becoming part of a vibrant young squad and working with […]

29 Apr 2008 - Uncategorized

Dempsey To Take Reins For Euro Championships

Scotland Women’s team assistant coach, Jamie Dempsey, will take over the head coach reins for the duration of the FIRA-AER European Championships in Amsterdam next month. Dempsey will lead the Scotland Women’s team as their existing head coach, Lee Adamson, steps down from his role at the end of the season.Scotland Women’s team assistant coach, […]

28 Apr 2008 - Uncategorized

Hosts Scotland Handed Tough Draw At Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens

Hosts Scotland have been handed a tough draw ahead of the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens at Murrayfield on 31 May – 1 June, the final event in the 2007/08 IRB Sevens World Series.Hosts Scotland have been handed a tough draw ahead of the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens at Murrayfield on 31 May – 1 June, […]

21 Apr 2008 - Uncategorized

Lineen And Robinson Join Scotland Management

Scottish Rugby can confirm today that following a review of this year’s RBS 6 Nations Championship, alterations will be made to the national management team. The national management team that will take charge of the Scotland squad during the summer tour to Argentina will be headed by Frank Hadden, national coach, and will include coaches, […]