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11 Mar 2011 - Uncategorized

England Under-20 56-8 Scotland Under-20

Scotland under-20 became the latest victims of their all-conquering English counterparts at Newbury on Friday night, as a dominant display from the home pack proved too much for Peter Wright’s men. The Scots could point to a number of commendable individual performances, such as those from ever-improving centres Harry Leonard and Mark Bennett and openside […]

11 Mar 2011 - Uncategorized

Under-20S Set For Battle In Newcastle

Scotland Women’s under-20 team play their first fixture of the season tomorrow (Saturday 12 March) against their English counterparts in Newcastle, under the leadership of new head coach, Jules Murciano, assisted by Claire Cruikshank and Scotland’s most capped player, Donna Kennedy. Audio: Listen to Jules on the development of the team, her new role and […]

9 Mar 2011 - Uncategorized

Scotland Determined For Twickenham Test

Scotland have made four changes in personnel and a further positional switch for Sunday’s Calcutta Cup clash in the RBS 6 Nations Championship at Twickenham.The changes see Simon Danielli, Joe Ansbro and Rory Lawson listed in the back division, while Nathan Hines is re-introduced in the blindside flanker berth he occupied against France in the […]

8 Mar 2011 - Uncategorized

Findlay Expects Scotland Women To Rise To English Challenge

After a stirring performance and significant improvement against their Irish counterparts two weeks ago, head coach Karen Findlay has put her confidence in a Scotland Women side featuring only minimal changes, to take on England at Twickenham on Sunday 13 March (kick-off 5.15pm). The game takes place on the international pitch immediately after the conclusion […]

7 Mar 2011 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Renews Partnership With Spire Healthcare

Scottish Rugby can today confirm that it has renewed its relationship with Spire Healthcare after agreeing a second, three-year, six-figure deal.Spire Healthcare, which first came on board in January 2008, is a key partner in ensuring Scottish Rugby can deliver the highest possible standards of player welfare. Scottish Rugby’s Head of Medical Services, James Robson […]

4 Mar 2011 - Uncategorized

Captain’S Blog: Improved Against Ireland – Must Do Better!

Scotland Women’s captain Susie Brown looks back at Saturday’s game against Ireland, explains the David Sole entrance and BOD’s words of wisdom, and packs in a few job interviews en route to the game! Our game against Ireland was a step up from our two previous performances and we were right in the mix […]

3 Mar 2011 - Uncategorized

2011 Scottish Rugby Club Awards Dinner

Tickets are on sale for the 2011 Scottish Rugby Club Awards Dinner where you and your club are the stars of the show! The event will salute the phenomenal contribution of the club game and the vibrancy it brings to the sport in Scotland.SRU President former Scotland captain and British Lions prop, Ian McLauchlan, said: “This […]

3 Mar 2011 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Makes Ewan’S Dream Come True

Scottish Rugby has played its part to make a 16-year-old Ayrshire boy’s dream come true. Les Hoey a charity worker from Wishaw contacted Scottish Rugby. He told us about Ewan Lauchland a boy who had always dreamt of coming to Murrayfield to see the national side play.The young Scot was diagnosed with bone cancer in […]

3 Mar 2011 - Uncategorized

South Of Scotland To Face Barbarians

A major rugby match will take place at Mansfield Park on Tuesday 11 October between the cream of the South of Scotland’s club players and the celebrated rugby club The Barbarians in aid of the Bill McLaren Foundation.It will be the first time the South team will have played a match since their revival after 12 […]

2 Mar 2011 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Welcomes New Partnership With Scotch Beef

A young Highland bull made an impressive spectacle pitch-side at Murrayfield stadium to launch a new sponsorship unveiled today (Wednesday March 2) between Scotch Beef and Scottish Rugby. Led by Scotland players, Chris Paterson and Ross Ford, the two year old red bull made a debut bovine appearance at the home of Scottish Rugby ahead […]