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2 Feb 2010 - Uncategorized

‘Local’ Lads Go Head To Head For International Honours

Two local scrum-halves are competing for a place in the starting line up for Scotland under-20’s opening 6 Nations encounter against France at the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium, Inverness on Friday (5 February, kick-off 7.30pm). Like ALL Scottish Rugby youth, age-grade and Scotland Women matches, admission to Scotland under-20 v France under-20 in Inverness on Friday […]

2 Feb 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland Aim For Winning Start

Scotland have made six changes in personnel from November’s Test against Argentina for their opening RBS 6 Nations Championship match against France at Murrayfield on Sunday. Introduced to the starting team are Chris Paterson, who will be winning his 99th cap at full-back; the Glasgow centre pairing Max Evans and Graeme Morrison; Gloucester loose-head prop […]

2 Feb 2010 - Uncategorized

Three Is The Magic Number For Scotland

Evergreen points machine Chris Paterson is scheduled to win his 99th cap for Scotland against France on Sunday at Murrayfield (kick off 3pm) and he is joined in the starting line-up by Edinburgh team-mates, stand-off Phil Godman and hooker Ross Ford.Meanwhile, former Edinburgh head coach Andy Robinson has selected Allan Jacobsen and Alan MacDonald amongst […]

2 Feb 2010 - Uncategorized

Warriors Dominate Scotland Selection

Scotland head coach, Andy Robinson OBE, today named nine Glasgow Warriors players in his starting XV for Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations opener against France at Murrayfield.The Evans brothers, Thom and Max, will take the field together with Max pairing Graeme Morrison in midfield.Scotland head coach, Andy Robinson OBE, today named nine Glasgow Warriors players in […]

1 Feb 2010 - Uncategorized

Flying Scot’ Aids Scotland’S 6 Nations Preparations

The Scotland rugby team has been taking advantage of technology pioneered by club and community rugby sponsor, Scottish Hydro, and their partners at technology firm, Cyberhawk Innovations, to offer a groundbreaking perspective on preparations for this weekend’s 6 Nations opener against France at Murrayfield. The flying Cyberhawk drones, nicknamed ‘The Flying Scot’ after Scotland’s joint record […]

1 Feb 2010 - Uncategorized

Four Debutants Selected For Club International

Four players will make their Scotland Club International debut against France at Netherdale on Friday (5 February kick-off 7.30pm).Glasgow Hawks lock, Rory McKay, Dundee prop Alan Brown and Melrose pair James King (centre) and Fraser Thomson (wing) have all earned their place in the starting XV while a further five are ready to make their […]

1 Feb 2010 - Uncategorized

Women’S Rugby World Cup: 200 Days To Go

With 200 days to go until Women’s Rugby World Cup 2010 kicks off in England, confidence is high that the showpiece tournament will be a success, creating a lasting legacy for the continued development of the Women’s Game. Aside from the smooth running of the global sporting spectacle, the Rugby Football Union for Women organising […]

31 Jan 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland A Women 10-7 British Army

Scotland A Women’s (SWA) preparation for their home encounter against France this Saturday (Lasswade, kick-off 6pm) got underway with a 10-7 win over the British Army at the same ground. Neither side could register a score in the first-half of the closely fought encounter before SWA crossed the line seven minutes after the break. Scotland […]

31 Jan 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland A Women 10-7 British Army

Scotland A Women’s (SWA) preparation for their home encounter against France this Saturday (Lasswade, kick-off 6pm) got underway with a 10-7 win over the British Army at the same ground.Neither side could register a score in the first-half of the closely fought encounter before SWA crossed the line seven minutes after the break.Scotland A Women’s […]

29 Jan 2010 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Extends Canterbury Kit Deal

Scottish Rugby has secured a new deal with kit manufacturers Canterbury of New Zealand.Canterbury will now continue as official apparel sponsors of Scottish Rugby – supplying the famous blue Scotland kit until at least 2012 with an option to continue until 2013. Scottish Rugby’s relationship with Canterbury is one of the longest-running kit sponsorships in the […]