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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 […]

25 May 2009 - Uncategorized

Magnificent Six Shine For Scotland 7S

Edinburgh stars Allister Hogg, John Houston, Roddy Grant, Jim Thompson, Andrew Turnbull and Greig Laidlaw all made significant contributions to help Scotland 7s progress through to the semi-final stages of the Emirates Airline London 7s at Twickenham at the weekend.Unfortunately Scotland 7s were unable to defeat hosts England in the last four, despite Houston crossing […]

23 May 2009 - Uncategorized

Win Puts Scotland On Road To World Cup

Scotland Women qualified for the 2010 World Cup in England today (21 May) with a 38-18 win over the Netherlands in the FIRA European Championship.The sides exchanged kicks early on before two tries from hooker Sarah-Louise Walker and number 8 Susie Brown put Scotland in front, however a late penalty kick and unconverted try from […]

22 May 2009 - Uncategorized

The Search Narrows For New Scotland Coach

Scottish Rugby’s Chief Executive Gordon McKie updates supporters on progress in the search for a new Scotland coach in this exclusive Scottish Rugby website podcast.In the interview the chief executive also reflects on Edinburgh’s runners-up success in the Magners League and praises their head coach Andy Robinson for that achievement.Scottish Rugby’s Chief Executive Gordon McKie […]