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10 Dec 2008 - Uncategorized

SWRU Academy Trials

SWRU ACADEMYThe SWRU Academy is intended to provide an opportunity to support talented young players in Scotland, including Scottish Students and those players who have turned 17yrs of age but are not quite ready for the Scotland Women Development / Scotland Women programmes. Date: 24th Jan 2009Venue: Carigmount School, EdinburghRegistration Time: 9.30amFinish Time: 3pm It is […]

8 Dec 2008 - Uncategorized

Joint Statement From Premier One Forum And Scottish Rugby

Further to a report today in the media Scottish Rugby and the Premier One (P1) forum representatives would like to confirm and re-assure Scottish rugby clubs and supporters that the P1 clubs will not be splitting from the Union.Premier One Scottish Rugby Council representative, Ian Barnes, said: Recent speculation about a split from the Union […]

8 Dec 2008 - Uncategorized

Joint Statement From Premier One Forum And Scottish Rugby

Further to a report today in the media Scottish Rugby and the Premier One (P1) forum representatives would like to confirm and re-assure Scottish rugby clubs and supporters that the P1 clubs will not be splitting from the Union.Further to a report today in the media Scottish Rugby and the Premier One (P1) forum representatives […]

8 Dec 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7S 0 – 26 Zimbabwe

The Scotland 7s team lost to Zimbabwe in the Shield final of the Emirates Airline South Africa Sevens today. The squad will now return home before preparations begin in earnest ahead of the next two tournaments in Wellington and San Diego and ultimately the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai.The Scotland 7s team lost to […]

8 Dec 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7S 17 – 12 Georgia 7S

The Scotland 7s team defeated Georgia to progress to the Shield final where they will face Zimbabwe for the second time this weekend. Georgia were first to touch down, but it was Andrew Easson who got Scotland’s first try. Graham Hogg added the conversion to give Scotland the edge.The Scotland 7s team defeated Georgia to […]

6 Dec 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7S 15 – 19 Kenya 7S

Scotland 7s coach Stephen Gemmell described this morning’s Bowl quarter-final clash against Kenya as a much improved performance as his side lost their grip of an elusive victory in the dying minutes. Scotland took the early initiative, scoring through Andrew Easson, before Kenya struck back with a converted try straight after.Scotland 7s coach Stephen Gemmell […]

5 Dec 2008 - Uncategorized

Argentina 7S 14 – 0 Scotland 7S

The Scotland 7s team pushed Argentina close in their second outing at the Emirates Airline South Africa 7s today. There were no points on the scoreboard at half-time but Argentina struck twice in the second half, converting both scores, to seal the victory.The Scotland 7s team pushed Argentina close in their second outing at the […]

5 Dec 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7S 0 – 31 Fiji 7S

The Scotland 7s team lost to one of the most potent sides on the IRB Sevens World Series this morning. Fiji currently sit second in the overall standings after the Dubai Sevens last weekend and have finished in the top two over the past four years. However, Scotland coach Stephen Gemmell said his side showed […]

5 Dec 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7S 7 – 17 Zimbabwe 7S

The Scotland 7s team ended another disappointing day at the office with a loss to Zimbabwe on day one of the Emirates Airline South Africa 7s. Captain Roddy Grant made the score-sheet in the first half once Zimbabwe had opened with a converted try. Rory Hutton converted Grant’s touch down.The Scotland 7s team ended another […]

4 Dec 2008 - Uncategorized

Rebuilding Process Underway For Scotland

Scotland 7s coach, Stephen Gemmell, today spoke of the challenge his side faces in order to turn around their fortunes ahead of the Emirates Airline South Africa Sevens this weekend. In preparation for the tournament, which kicks-off tomorrow, Gemmell wasted no time in starting the rebuilding process. We didn’t hang around at the stadium on […]