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3 Apr 2008 - Uncategorized

Five Second Half Tries For Rampant Scotland U17S

Scotland under-17 ran in five second half tries against Portugal in the Somerset sunshine at the Millfield international rugby festival today. A try in the second minute from right wing Harry Mountain gave Scotland the early lead and the confidence to play expansive rugby. However, despite some good defending against an enthusiastic Portugal side, the young […]

1 Apr 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland U17 Defeated Despite Spirited Fight Back

Scotland under-17s were narrowly defeated by Wales in a closely fought encounter at the Millfield international festival, Somerset.Scotland under-17s were narrowly defeated by Wales in a closely fought encounter at the Millfield international festival, Somerset. The young Scots started nervously in the first international match of their fledgling careers and found themselves 0-13 down within […]

31 Mar 2008 - Uncategorized

Under-18 Women Suffer Heavy Defeat To Well Drilled Canucks

Scotland women were beaten 0-51 by an older, well established, well drilled Canada side under floodlights at Lasswade.Scotland women were beaten 0-51 by an older, well established, well drilled Canada side under floodlights at Lasswade. From the onset, Canada kicked cleanly, particularly from hand and were exceptional at the breakdown, frequently stealing ball at scrums […]

29 Mar 2008 - Uncategorized

Blair Double Helps Scotland Achieve Special Win

Scotland under-18 centre Alex Blair, the youngest brother of Calcutta Cup winning captain Mike, followed in his sibling’s heroic footsteps by scoring 20 points in the team’s 25-11 win over Ireland at Musgrave Park, Cork in the U18 Six Nations Festival.Scotland under-18 centre Alex Blair, the youngest brother of Calcutta Cup winning captain Mike, followed […]

29 Mar 2008 - Uncategorized

China Get The Better Of Scotland

Scotland 7s 12, China 7s 19 Scotland now face an uphill struggle if they are to qualify for their tenth consecutive Cup quarter-final place as they were pipped at the post by an enthusiastic China side looking to get their first win at their home tournament.Scotland 7s 12, China 7s 19 Scotland now face an […]

28 Mar 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland U17S Head For International Festival

Scotland’s under-17 development squad head south on Monday having completed their final preparations for this season’s Millfield International Festival.Scotland’s under-17 development squad head south on Monday having completed their final preparations for this season’s Millfield International Festival. Following a three week preparation phase with warm-up victories against Newcastle Falcons (23-18) and an East Lothian select […]

28 Mar 2008 - Uncategorized

Winning Start For Scotland In Hong Kong

Scotland 7s 26, Portugal 7s 10. The Scotland 7s team got off to a winning start against Portugal on the first day of international competition at the Hong Kong Sevens today. The Scots opened the scoring through James Thompson, Mike Adamson converting, before Pedro Bial crossed the line to bring Portugal back to within two […]

27 Mar 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Start Festival With A Win

Scotland’s under-18 team got off to a winning start in the U18 Six Nations Festival by defeating France 10-8 at the Cork Institute of Technology. Musselburgh loosehead-prop Craig Owenson scored the Scots’ try. Their next match in the festival is against their Irish counterparts on Saturday.Scotland’s under-18 team got off to a winning start in […]

26 Mar 2008 - Uncategorized

Little Things Make A Big Difference For Scotland 7S

Scotland 7s coach Stephen Gemmell is targeting a tenth consecutive Cup quarter-final place this weekend as his squad prepares for the fifth leg of the IRB Sevens World Series in Hong Kong. The Scots have reached the quarter-final stages of every Cup competition this year and in order to continue that run of form, Gemmell […]

17 Mar 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Hooker Opens New Primary School Sports Wing

Scotland international hooker, Ross Ford, celebrated the opening the new sports wing at Priorsford primary school, Peebles.Scotland international hooker, Ross Ford, celebrated the opening of the new sports wing at Priorsford primary school, Peebles. Staff and pupils were joined by the Borders born front rower along with Executive Member for Education, Councillor Catriona Bhatia; and […]