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20 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Lucky 13 Called Up For Scotland

Captain Mike Blair is one of 13 Edinburgh players named in Scotland’s 33-man squad for the forthcoming RBS 6 Nations match against Wales (Sunday 8 February, kick off 3pm, for tickets call 0871 200 1511) including uncapped prop Geoff Cross.The figure potentially could have been even bigger, but lock Matt Mustchin (ankle) and flanker Ross […]

19 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland Take On The World!

Scotland have been drawn alongside IRB Sevens World Series leaders South Africa, plus Canada and Japan in Pool C for the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai in March. Defending men’s champions Fiji will meet France, USA and Georgia in Pool B as they attempt to become the first side to successfully defend the Melrose […]

16 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland Under-20S To Tackle Edinburgh

Scotland under-20s (sponsored by Martin Currie) have made just one change to the side that lost to Glasgow Warriors’ back-up side on Monday as they prepare for their final friendly before the 2009 6 Nations.Callum McConnachie (Hillhead/Jordanhill) has been drafted into the squad to face Edinburgh Rugby’s back-up squad at Lasswade (admission free, kick-off 2pm), in […]

15 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Girls Rugby Development Day

There is going to a girls rugby development day on Sunday 25th January 2009, it is to be held at Cumnock Rugby Club starting at 1pm. All girls from S1 to U18 are welcome to attend . The development day will consist of skill based coaching sessions and will finish of with games. Clubs do not […]

15 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland V Ireland: Sold-Out

Scotland’s final home match in this year’s RBS 6 Nations Championship – against Ireland in March – is now sold-out.The game, which kicks-off at 5pm on Saturday 14 March, has attracted a capacity 67,130 crowd. Tickets remain available for Scotland’s Murrayfield encounters against Wales on Sunday 8 February and Italy on Saturday 28 February. Both […]

15 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Praised For Economic Boost

Scottish Rugby was commended for its positive impact on the Scottish economy, specifically within the Edinburgh area, at a reception at the Scottish Parliament last night.The Holyrood event presented some of the year’s rugby successes including summer and autumn test highlights, pro-team performances and attendance figures, and the recently announced growth in participation numbers in […]

14 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland V Ireland Selling Fast

More than 4,500 tickets for Scotland’s Murrayfield RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Ireland in March sold in the first hour this morning.Scottish Rugby was embarking on the latest phase of its public ticket sale and supporters rushed to buy tickets via the 24-hour credit card hotline; the internet; and in person at the Murrayfield […]

13 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Glasgow Warriors Back-Up 39-11 Scotland Under-20

Scotland under-20s’ 6 Nations preparations began today in a hard-fought warm-up match against Glasgow Warriors’ back-up side in the cold and wind at the Warriors’ training base at Whitecraig’s. The 20s were seeking a tough, physical test in the run-in to their 6 Nations championship and received exactly that as the professional outfit fielded 12 […]

13 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Rugby In Scotland Growing At All Ages

Scottish Rugby announced today that the number of people playing the game at both adult and youth level is continuing to grow by 10% year on year. Since the Scottish Rugby development restructure in 2006, the total number of people playing rugby has risen by around 21% (from circa 24,200 to 30,500) while, importantly, the […]

12 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Back-Up Game: Warriors 39 – 11 Scotland U20

The Glasgow Warriors back-up squad swept aside this afternoon’s challenge from the Scotland U20 squad with a seven-try-to-one victory amidst cold and windy conditions at the Warriors training base at Whitecraigs RFC._Colin Gregor, Opeta Palepoi, Andrew Henderson and Calum Forrester all lined-up for the Warriors back-up squad against Scotland U20 todayThe Glasgow Warriors back-up squad […]