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8 Feb 2007 - Uncategorized

Paterson: Balance Is The Key To Scots’ Success

Scotland captain Chris Paterson today heaped praise on his 100kg centre Rob Dewey and warned that balance would be the key to victory in Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Wales at Murrayfield. Paterson, who will be looking to add to his four international tries against the Welsh, said: Everybody goes on about Rob’s […]

7 Feb 2007 - Uncategorized

Fitzpatrick Back For Scotland Women

Scotland Women head coach Lee Adamson has made one change to his team for the RBS 6 Nations game against Wales Women on Saturday 10 February at Meggetland (kick-off 1pm). Winger Veronica Fitzpatrick returns to the starting line-up in place of Tanya Griffith. Scotland Women head coach Lee Adamson has made one change to his […]

6 Feb 2007 - Uncategorized

Scottish Deaf Prepare To Face World Champions

The Scottish Deaf rugby team – fresh from capturing the Kolkata Cup after winning the try count in their drawn game against their English counterparts – are preparing to face the Welsh Deaf team this weekend. The Welsh side are the reigning Deaf International Rugby World Cup holders and Scots’ coach Kevin Wyness expects a […]

3 Feb 2007 - Uncategorized

Comeback King Wilko Kicks For Calcutta Cup

England 42 – 20 Scotland England stand off Jonny Wilkinson made his international comeback at Twickenham and proved to be a thorn in Scotland’s side in this, their 2007 tournament opener. Scotland’s defence was worked exceptionally hard by the English who had the majority of the possession and territory, leaving the Scots mostly on the […]

3 Feb 2007 - Uncategorized

Wellington Sevens – Day Two

All the latest scores from Wellington. Wellington Bowl quarter-final Scotland 12, Argentina 17 Scotland 7s were knocked out of the bowl competition by Argentina today which meant they would face the USA in the semi-final of the shield. Wellington Shield semi-final Scotland 26, USA 19 Scotland recorded their second win of the tournament when they […]

2 Feb 2007 - Uncategorized

Bright Scotland Defence Fails To Cut English Power

England U20 31, Scotland U20 5 An inspirational defensive effort from Scotland U20 could not stop the power of England U20 at The Recreation Ground in Bath tonight as they lost by 31 points to five. The Scots, who struggled to get their share of possession and territory, conceded a converted try in the second […]

30 Jan 2007 - Uncategorized

Under-19 Preparation Squad Selected

Scotland Under-19 coach Peter Wright has selected a core squad of players in preparation for the U19 World Cup in Belfast this summer. The current squad of 34 will be trimmed to 26 for the World Cup later this year. Scotland Under-19 coach Peter Wright has selected a core squad of players in preparation for […]

29 Jan 2007 - Uncategorized

Loudon Joins Scotland 7S In Wellington

Edinburgh Academicals centre Paul Loudon has been called up to the Scotland 7s squad for the next two tournaments on the IRB Sevens World Series in Wellington, New Zealand, and San Diego, USA. Loudon, a member of the East of Scotland Institute of Sport, replaces Border Reivers and Kelso back-row Scott Newlands who suffered an […]

26 Jan 2007 - Uncategorized

Hadden To Lead Scotland A’S Churchill Cup Assault

Scotland head coach Frank Hadden will take charge of the Scotland A team for the Barclays Churchill Cup to be held for the first time in England this summer. Hadden and his management team are able to commit to piloting the Scotland A team as there is no summer tour in this World Cup year. […]

22 Jan 2007 - Uncategorized

Paterson to lead Scotland into 2007 Championship

Chris Paterson is to continue as Scotland captain into the 2007 RBS 6 Nations Championship.Scotland head coach Frank Hadden made the announcement today, as he confirmed that the 69-times-capped Paterson, who took on the role for a second time during the recent Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Tests, would retain the captain’s armband. Scotland open […]