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26 Oct 2008 - Uncategorized

Mcmillan Called Into Scotland Squad

Glasgow Warriors scrum-half Mark McMillan has been called into the Scotland squad for their warm-weather training camp in Spain this week as preparations are stepped up for next month’s Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Tests. Uncapped McMillan, 25, the former national under-21 captain who represented Scotland A during the summer, flew out with the home-based […]

24 Oct 2008 - Uncategorized

Lions Join Coaching Teams For Scotland’S Emerging Talent

A former Scotland captain and a fellow British Lion are among the coaching and management teams of the country’s emerging talent announced today. Tom Smith and Craig Chalmers, two iconic players in the last two decades of Scottish rugby, will be teaming up anew as part of the management team for the Scotland under-20 side, […]

21 Oct 2008 - Uncategorized

Cross On Scotland Call-Up

Geoff Cross has been named in Scotland’s 31-man squad for their training camp next week alongside 12 other Edinburgh players and the club’s resident ‘scrum doctor says he has approached his rugby in the same way he studied medicine by focusing on getting the basics right.The 25-year-old has almost spent two years in the Black […]

21 Oct 2008 - Uncategorized

Uncapped Pair Make Scotland Squad As Gray Returns

Coach Frank Hadden has named two uncapped players in the Scotland training squad for next month’s Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Tests. In addition to Max Evans, the Glasgow Warriors back, and his fellow 25-year-old, Geoff Cross, the Edinburgh prop, the other main talking point in the 31-strong squad, chosen to prepare for the visit […]

14 Oct 2008 - Uncategorized

Blair To Lead Scotland Into Key Matches

Scrum-half Mike Blair is to continue to captain Scotland into next month’s Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Tests. The 27-year-old Edinburgh skipper has already led his country on five occasions since being handed the captain’s role against Ireland during last season’s RBS 6 Nations Championship.Scrum-half Mike Blair is to continue to captain Scotland into next […]

14 Oct 2008 - Uncategorized

Blair Named Scotland Captain

Mike Blair is to continue to captain Scotland into next month’s Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Tests._The 27-year-old Edinburgh skipper has already led his country on five occasions since being handed the captain’s role against Ireland during last season’s RBS 6 Nations Championship._The announcement was made today by Scotland coach Frank Hadden, who also reported […]

9 Oct 2008 - Uncategorized

World Champtions Await Scotland In George

The Scotland 7s team discovered their opponents today for the second event in the IRB Sevens World Series which takes place in George, South Africa. The Scots were drawn against reigning Rugby World Cup Sevens champions Fiji, South Americans Argentina and the second place qualifier from the African play-offs which take place later this month.The […]

8 Oct 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Stars On The Small Screen!

All over Scotland, supporters are getting behind our national team. Now you can welcome Mike Blair and fellow players into your living room as the phenomenally popular online ‘We are Scotland’ campaign hits your television screens tonight, Wednesday 8 October!All over Scotland, supporters are getting behind our national team. Now you can welcome Mike Blair […]

6 Oct 2008 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Thrilled By Heineken Cup Ticket Sales

The 2009 Heineken Cup Final, which will be staged at Murrayfield Stadium, is currently the fastest selling final in the tournament’s 14 year history. That announcement was made at Murrayfield today at a media conference to launch this season’s competition, which kicks-off this weekend.The 2009 Heineken Cup Final, which will be staged at Murrayfield Stadium, […]

3 Oct 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Coach To Host Swru Coach And Captain Coach Ed Session

Newly appointed Scotland Women’s Head Coach, Jamie Dempsey, will participate in SWRU hosted coach update at LASSWADE rugby club on Wednesday 15 October. The session, open to all coach and captains in the women’s game, is intended to give club coaches an insight into the Scotland Women’s training programme and while also providing an excellent […]