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22 Feb 2012 - Uncategorized

Hogg To Make First Scotland Start Against France

Hours after his Warriors teammates play table-topping Leinster in a vital RaboDirect PRO12 match at Firhill, full-back/centre Stuart Hogg will make his first Scotland start in Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations Championship match against France at Murrayfield, in a side where Graeme Morrison, Rory Lamont, Richie Gray and John Barclay also feature.There are spots on the […]

20 Feb 2012 - Uncategorized

Dundee Eagles S1 & S2 Land After Battling For Scotland In France!

Dundee Eagles S1 & S2 land after battling for Scotland in France!Dundee Eagles S1 and S2 squads have recently returned after a successful overseas tour to the Haults-Valies U13 and U15 Rugby Tournament held in Lille, France, where the Eagles were representing not only their club but also their nation as the sole representitive of […]

20 Feb 2012 - Uncategorized

Scotland Squad Update

Scotland wing Max Evans and lock Jim Hamilton were unable to train with the squad when they convened at Murrayfield today to begin preparations for Sunday’s home RBS 6 Nations Championship match against France. Evans is continuing his rehabilitation for the ankle injury he sustained against Wales eight days ago, while Hamilton has a throat […]

20 Feb 2012 - Uncategorized

Women Regroup To Face French At Bridgehaugh

With the return from injury of back row Susie Brown, there’s been some movement in the pack as Scotland Women look forward to taking on France at Stirling County RFC this Saturday (kick-off 2pm). Lindsay Wheeler moves to flanker as Brown returns at number 8, while Tracy Balmer switches to loosehead, Beth Dickens coming off […]

17 Feb 2012 - Uncategorized

It’S A Full House For Scotland V France

Scottish Rugby is pleased to confirm today that for the first time since Murrayfield Stadium was redeveloped in 1994, the Scotland v France match has sold-out. Next Sunday’s match will have a capacity attendance, 67,144, just as the Calcutta Cup match did earlier this month. Scotland captain Ross Ford today thanked fans for their support. […]

14 Feb 2012 - Uncategorized

Bombrys Salutes Warriors’ Scotland Debutants

Warriors managing director Nathan Bombrys has offered his congratulations to Stuart Hogg and Ed Kalman, after the Glasgow duo made their Test debuts in Scotland’s RBS 6 Nations Championship match away to Wales.Hogg is the youngest player to appear for the dark blues in almost 50 years, and like tight-head prop Kalman has been reward […]

14 Feb 2012 - Uncategorized

Parks Optimistic That Scotland Can Still Make Mark In Championship

Dan Parks, who retired from international rugby last week, spoke today of his belief that Scotland can still win their remaining three games in this year’s RBS 6 Nations Championship. In an exclusive interview with www.scottishrugby.org Parks also spoke of his affection for the country and the city of Glasgow which was his home for […]

13 Feb 2012 - Uncategorized

Scotland Medical Bulletin

Scotland’s blindside flanker Alasdair Strokosch could miss the remainder of the RBS 6 Nations Championship on account of an injury he sustained in yesterday’s international against Wales in Cardiff. Strokosch was examined under the care of his club’s medical team in Gloucester today and was found to have fractured his hand. “Recovery from such an […]

12 Feb 2012 - Uncategorized

Wales 27-13 Scotland

A poor third quarter from Scotland ultimately denied them the chance to record a memorable victory at the Millennium Stadium as two yellow cards and three Welsh tries tipped the balance in favour of Warren Gatland’s men amid a high octane, high quality feast of Test rugby in Cardiff. For much of this frenetic RBS 6 […]

11 Feb 2012 - Uncategorized

Balmer Eager For Cross Keys Contest

Scotland Women will line up against their Welsh counterparts tomorrow with a renewed vigour and determination to improve on last Sunday’s performance against England.Following training in Newport this afternoon (see photo) team captain and prop, Tracy Balmer, said: We’ve worked hard to correct the tweaks we had in defence [last weekend] and are looking forward […]