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1 Sep 2011 - Uncategorized

Update – Women’S Senior Regional Programme – Sunday 4Th Sept 2011

Part 1 of the Senior Regional Programme will kick off on Sunday 4th September, with players from all over Scotland attending one of two events taking place. Please see below for further details on each regional event taking place this weekend. Each event will have separate training for those wishing to trial for the Regional […]

31 Aug 2011 - Uncategorized

Edinburgh Rugby Out To Give Cardiff The Blues In Season Opener

Edinburgh Rugby head coach Michael Bradley has made three personnel changes to the side that defeated Newcastle Falcons (20-17) for tomorrow night’s curtain-raising visit of Cardiff Blues in the opening match of the RaboDirect PRO12 at Murrayfield.The match is Bradley’s first competitive encounter at the capital club since he took the helm at the beginning […]

30 Aug 2011 - Uncategorized

Scotland Rwc Camp: Day Two Update

All 30 players took part in a light one hour training session as Scotland’s Rugby World Cup squad continued their acclimatisation at their Gold Coast training camp today. On their second day in Australia, the players also split into backs and forwards in the afternoon for some hand/eye co-ordination drills for the former and some […]

29 Aug 2011 - Uncategorized

Scotland Advance To Seventh In Irb Rankings

Scotland head coach Andy Robinson today welcomed Scotland’s advance to seventh in the IRB world rankings – but stressed that his focus was on winning Rugby World Cup pool matches. Speaking at the end of the Scots’ first day at their training camp on Australia’s Gold Coast Robinson noted that stringing together winning performances was […]

26 Aug 2011 - Uncategorized

Edinburgh Rugby 20-17 Newcastle Falcons

Edinburgh Rugby 20-17 Newcastle FalconsEdinburgh began the 2011/12 campaign in front of their home fans with an impressive performance, and importantly a victory, against a dogged Newcastle Falcons side.Following last weekend’s win over Sale Sharks, the home side got off to a good start against the Falcons, with Phil Godman testing the visitors defence early […]

26 Aug 2011 - Uncategorized

Fantastic Farewell For Scotland Squad

More than 1500 supporters gave Scotland a rousing send-off to the Rugby World Cup after their final training session at Scotstoun in Glasgow today. The fans, mainly children who came with their teachers and rugby development staff to the ground that is the training base for Glasgow Warriors, were thanked on behalf of the squad […]

26 Aug 2011 - Uncategorized

Scotland Rugby Stars Try Ford

Scottish rugby stars John Barclay and Geoff Cross have chosen Ford Focus and Ford Kuga models to run with for the new season. They collected their vehicles yesterday, two days after being named in the 30-man squad to represent Scotland in New Zealand later this year. Geoff Cross, prop for Edinburgh Rugby, is one of […]

22 Aug 2011 - Uncategorized

Kellock To Captain Scotland As Head Of Warriors’ World Cup Contingent

Eight Glasgow Warriors players are to represent Scotland on the biggest stage after winning selection in the 30-man IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 squad today announced by head coach Andy Robinson.Glasgow are the single best represented club in the Scottish party for the global gathering, and there is further cause for celebration in the shape […]

22 Aug 2011 - Uncategorized

Scotland Squad Named For Irb Rugby World Cup

Head coach Andy Robinson has today named the 30-man Scotland squad for the IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand. The squad will be captained by Alastair Kellock, the 30-year-old Glasgow Warriors second-row forward. Kellock, who won his 34th cap in the weekend EMC Test victory over Italy, has led Scotland eight times from […]

21 Aug 2011 - Uncategorized

Scotland U18 20 – 12 Newcastle Falcons Academy

Scotland under-18 followed the senior national team to victory today (21 August) in a spirited victory over premiership academy outfit, Newcastle Falcons. Head coach, Grant McKelvey said:We were up against good premiership opposition today. The game was a big physical test for our forwards. They were strong in the scrum and each player’s defensive game was […]