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11 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Cusiter Ready To Lead Scotland

Scotland captain Chris Cusiter has enjoyed and endured the “rollercoaster” highs and lows of professional rugby in the last few years. But this weekend, when the Glasgow Warriors scrum-half wins his 45th cap, will be a high of Ben Nevis proportions – the first time he has led his country in a Test match. […]

11 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

South Of Scotland To Play Again

The famous red and white rugby shirt of the South of Scotland will once again grace Border rugby grounds. The South of Scotland are to play Northumberland in a cross border challenge, home and away, with the first fixture to be played at Mansfield Park, Hawick, on Wednesday, 30 December, with a 7pm kick off. […]

9 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Robinson Names His First Scotland Selection

Head coach Andy Robinson has named one new cap in the Scotland team to play Fiji in the Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Test at Murrayfield on Saturday. Alex Grove, the Worcester Warriors outside centre, who celebrates his 22nd birthday on St Andrew’s Day, will make his debut, while Robinson also lists Moray Low, 24, […]

9 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland Open Training Session

Scotland will hold a training session – open to members of the public to watch – on the international pitch at Murrayfield today (Monday 9 November) from 6pm.Supporters are most welcome to attend and will be accommodated within the West Stand. Scotland will hold a training session – open to members of the public to […]

6 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Lineen To Coach Scotland A For Tonga Tussle

Glasgow Warriors Sean Lineen has been appointed as Scotland A head coach – succeeding Andy Robinson – for the match against Tonga at Netherdale, Galashiels on Friday 20 November (kick-off 7.30pm) – admission is free.Warriors coach Shade Munro will continue as the A’s assistant coach for this match, while the promotion of Lineen to head […]

6 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland A Management Named For Tonga Tussle

Glasgow Warriors’ Sean Lineen has been appointed as Scotland A head coach – succeeding Andy Robinson – for the match against Tonga at Netherdale, Galashiels on Friday 20 November (kick-off 7.30pm) – admission is free. Warriors’ coach Shade Munro will continue as the A’s assistant coach for this match, while the promotion of Lineen to […]

6 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland Under-18 Training Squad At Murrayfield

Three new players have been added to the Scotland under-18 squad that will train this Sunday (8 November) at the national stadium. Lock Andrew Redmayne (Kilmarnock) and flanker Rory Sutherland (Hawick Wanderers) join wing Andrew Hall (Strathallan School) after the trio impressed in club and regional squad sessions. Absent from the squad of 36 this […]

6 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Scrivener Joins Scotland A Management For Tonga Tussle

Edinburgh Rugby assistant coach, Nick Scrivener,_was named_Scotland A_assistant coach for the the side’s match against Tonga at Netherdale on Friday 20_November (kick-off 7.30pm) – admission is free._Glasgow Warriors Sean Lineen has been appointed as Scotland A head coach succeeding Andy Robinson for the match while_fellow Warriors’_coach Shade Munro will continue as the A’s assistant coach […]

3 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

British And Irish Cup Takes Off In Scotland

Playing representatives from the three Scottish teams (Ayr, Gael Force and Heriot’s) entering the inaugural British and Irish Cup gathered at Murrayfield today for the competition’s Scottish launch and to kick-start their drive for local support.The British and Irish Cup is the only opportunity to see cross-border club rugby in November and the players were […]

3 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Cusiter Named As Joint Scotland Captain

Head coach Andy Robinson has announced today that Mike Blair and Chris Cusiter will be joint captains of the Scotland team for this month’s Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Tests against Fiji, Australia and Argentina at Murrayfield._The ground-breaking move is revealed in an ezine – entitled Robinson Speaks – which Scottish Rugby has sent to […]