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4 Feb 2009 - Uncategorized

Perfect 10 Named In Scotland Team

Geoff Cross has been handed his Scotland debut for the opening match of the 2009 RBS 6 Nations championship in a starting line-up that contains 10 Edinburgh players. Mike Blair captains the national team and he is partnered in a half-back combination with Phil Godman while Ben Cairns makes his 6 Nations debut in midfield.The […]

4 Feb 2009 - Uncategorized

Reid Leads The Challenge Against Wales

Buoyed by their recent victory over Sweden, Scotland Women – again captained by Lynne Reid – are eagerly anticipating their Six Nations opener against Wales at Meggetland, Edinburgh on Sunday (8 February, kick-off 12 noon, admission free).Scotland Women Head Coach Jamie Dempsey reckons that last month’s comprehensive win over Sweden (32-0) gave the entire squad […]

2 Feb 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland Squad Update

Two forwards, Euan Murray and Nathan Hines, continued their rehabilitation and did not train with the Scotland squad at Murrayfield this afternoon, when all other players completed the session as preparations intensified for Sunday’s opening match in the RBS 6 Nations Championship against Wales.A spokesman for Scottish Rugby said: There’s tremendous interest in Sunday’s match […]

30 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland Squad Training Update

Five additional players trained with the Scotland squad during this week’s preparations for the RBS 6 Nations Championship, which begins in nine days’ time with the visit of Wales to Murrayfield.Prop Moray Low, No 8 Johnnie Beattie (both Glasgow Warriors), flanker Scott Newlands, centre John Houston (both Edinburgh) and centre Rob Dewey (Ulster) were all […]

28 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Edinburgh Rugby Pair Join Forces To Launch Hearts And Heroes Challenge

Edinburgh Rugby club captain Simon Cross and prop Ryan Grant swapped oval balls for poppies on Wednesday (28 January) in order to launch the Poppyscotland Hearts & Heroes Challenge, on 16th May 2009.Flanker Cross, who has a military background spanning four generations, and former Royal Signaller Grant, were joined by soldiers from 61 Signal Squadron […]

27 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Cusiter Returns To Scotland As A Warrior

Scotland and British Lions scrum-half, Chris Cusiter, will return to Scotland this summer having signed a three-year-deal with Glasgow Warriors._Scotland and British Lions scrum-half, Chris Cusiter, will return to Scotland this summer having signed a three-year-deal with Glasgow Warriors.Cusiter, 26, who captained the Border Reivers in season 2006/07 before joining French Top 14 side Perpignan, […]

27 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Extra-Large Launch For Scottish Rugby & The Princes Trust

Scottish Rugby and The Prince’s Trust Scotland teamed up yesterday to deliver an initiative aimed at boosting self esteem, social skills and motivation amongst some of Scotland’s hardest to reach young people._Scottish Rugby and The Prince’s Trust Scotland teamed up yesterday to deliver an initiative aimed at boosting self esteem, social skills and motivation amongst […]

27 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Robinson Welcomes Free Ticket Offer For Scotland ‘A’

Scotland ‘A’ head coach Andy Robinson has welcomed the ground-breaking offer of free admission for spectators at the forthcoming match against Italy at McDiarmid Park, Perth on Friday 27 February (kick off 7.30pm) and believes it will be a memorable event. Robinson was in charge of the Scotland ‘A’ team that scored 10 tries against Ireland […]

23 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Two Gordonians In Scotland Squad

Former Robert Gordon’s College pupil Ruaridh Jackson has caused great excitement this week after he received a call-up to the Scotland squad for the 6 Nations opener against Wales on 8 February. Since leaving Gordon’s, Ruaridh has quickly made an impact on the Scottish rugby scene, playing for Scotland in sevens competitions and at under-20 […]

20 Jan 2009 - Uncategorized

Cross On Scotland Ambition

Geoff Cross announced his pleasure after being selected for Scotland’s 33-man squad for the opening RBS 6 Nations match against Wales on Sunday 8 February (kick off 3pm) and says his main target for 2009 is to win his first international cap.The powerhouse prop, 26, has made 12 starts so far this season in Edinburgh’s […]