News

3 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Netherdale

Scottish Rugby and Gala RFC can today confirm that a mutually satisfactory arrangement has been reached over the 20 year lease agreement into which the two had previously entered.The arrangement is confidential but it reflects the requirements to prepare and nurture a first-class pitch, including undersoil heating.Gala will assume responsibility for the maintenance of the […]

3 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Expresses Interest In Tendering For 2013 Rwc 7S

Scottish Rugby can confirm today that it has expressed interest to the game’s worldwide governing body, the International Rugby Board (IRB), in tendering to host the Rugby World Cup 7s in 2013. Seven other unions have expressed interest to the IRB and now work will begin in detail to determine whether Scottish Rugby can proceed […]

2 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Medical Bulletin From The Scotland Camp

All 35 players invited to the Scotland three-day training camp at St Andrews in preparation for this month’s Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Tests against Fiji, Australia and Argentina, were assessed by the Scotland medical team this morning. The seven Edinburgh players in the squad who started last night’s Magners League game against the Dragons […]

2 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

New Coach Announces Scotland Teams

Scottish Rugby today announced the appointment of Gary Parker as the new Scotland Women’s head coach. A former player with Melrose and Scotland A, and coach with Gala, Melrose and Biggar, Parker was also head coach of the Scotland Club International side in 2006. Parker said: “I’ve been keen to get into a challenging coaching […]

1 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Bank Of Scotland Corporate Thanked For Autumn Test Sponsorship

Bank of Scotland Corporate has confirmed that it will not be seeking to renew its current sponsorship of the Autumn Tests, following the end of this year’s series.Bank of Scotland Corporate has made a significant contribution to Scottish Rugby over an exciting five year period for the sport. Lloyds Banking Group has a long history […]

1 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Traynor Added To Scotland Squad

Kyle Traynor, the Edinburgh prop, has been added to the Scotland squad for their three -day training camp at St. Andrews that starts tomorrow.Traynor, 23, has been enlisted as a precaution following the shoulder injury sustained by Alasdair Dickinson, the Gloucester prop, in a Guinness Premiership match last month. Scotland head coach Andy Robinson OBE […]

30 Oct 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland’S Rugby Greats To Mentor More Stars Of Tomorrow

Some 16 of Scotland’s most promising rugby players are to join the second-year of the ground-breaking Winning Mentors programme. They will link with 19 players who were part of the inaugural programme last year – an initiative that’s aimed at equipping Scottish rugby players with the vital edge to produce winning performances. The programme was […]

29 Oct 2009 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Honours Community Coach Graduates

Scottish Rugby honoured 26 of its community coach apprentices at a graduation ceremony led by Edinburgh Rugby flanker Alan MacDonald at Murrayfield Stadium last night (Wednesday 29 October).This year’s graduates – who include 18-year-old Scotland Women’s internationalist Sarah Quick – achieved either a Level 2 SVQ in Coaching, Teaching & Instructing Rugby Union, or a […]

22 Oct 2009 - Uncategorized

Grove Named In Scotland Squad

Head coach Andy Robinson OBE has today named three uncapped players in the Scotland squad for the opening Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Test against Fiji at Murrayfield next month. Three players uncapp ed players have been named in the squad including Alex Grove, the Worcester Warriors and Exiles centre. All three were part of the […]

21 Oct 2009 - Uncategorized

Three Uncapped Players Named In Scotland Squad

Head coach Andy Robinson OBE has today named three uncapped players in the Scotland squad for the opening Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Test against Fiji at Murrayfield next month.The trio are back-row forwards Alan MacDonald – who celebrates his 24th birthday today – and Richie Vernon; and the Scottish Exiles centre Alex Grove. All […]