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25 Jul 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Women Join South Africa Tour

Three Scottish women have been selected in the international women’s select, the Nomads, to tour South Africa this summer. Scotland Women’s highest ever capped player, Donna Kennedy, will be accompanied by Lindsay Wheeler and Lynne Reid on the tour. SWRU Rugby Manager, Jo Wells said: We are pleased to work with South Africa to facilitate […]

23 Jul 2008 - Uncategorized

Pioneering Partnership Boosts Refereeing In Scotland

A partnership between Scottish Rugby and one of its major sponsors is the highlight of a range of developments designed to boost refereeing at all levels in Scotland, which are being unveiled today. Scotland’s top referee for the past two seasons, Peter Allan, will become a professional referee for the next two years as a […]

8 Jul 2008 - Uncategorized

Grassroots Rugby Boosted By Bank’S Super Saver

In the first partnership of its kind, Scottish Widows Bank and Scottish Rugby have launched a savings account which when opened, can directly support the growth of grass-roots rugby across Scotland. Through this new commercial partnership, Scottish Widows Bank aims to support Scottish Rugby in their drive to increase the amount of rugby played in […]

7 Jul 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Star Hamilton Sleeps Easy At Novotel

Scotland international Jim Hamilton says staying at Novotel Hotels while on international duty is like a ‘home away from home’ and welcomed the news that Scottish Rugby has announced a new two-year, six figure sponsorship deal with the multinational chain. The giant lock forward, who is almost seven foot tall, admits trying to find hotel […]

27 Jun 2008 - Uncategorized

Stevenson Elected Scottish Rugby President

Jim Stevenson, a 52-year-old local government officer with Glasgow City Council and a man who has served Cambuslang Rugby Club in a multitude of roles on and off the pitch, was tonight elected President of the Scottish Rugby Union. Stevenson won by 95 votes to 86 against incumbent George Jack (Leith), who had opted to […]

25 Jun 2008 - Uncategorized

Summer Rugby Camps

Children at Warriors Easter CampScottish Rugby is delighted to promote this year’s summer camps for children aged 5 to under-18 being run by the team of development officers that are now working in clubs and local authorities the length and breadth of Scotland. A host of camps will take place across the country for the […]

23 Jun 2008 - Uncategorized

Moffat Hails Strength And Depth Of Pro-Teams As Scotland A Return Home

Scotland A returned to Edinburgh today after their three week tour of North America where they competed in the Barclay’s Churchill Cup. The team were one of six countries invited to the Cup and ran a strong England Saxons’ side close in Saturday’s final (21 June).Scotland A returned to Edinburgh today after their three week […]

23 Jun 2008 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Seeks New Non-Executive Director

Scottish Rugby is looking to recruit a non-executive director to join the Scottish Rugby Board. The Scottish Rugby Board is responsible for the management of the game within Scotland, and under Scottish Rugby’s governance structure, comprises four representatives elected from the Scottish Rugby Council (the representative body of the member clubs and other stakeholders), up […]

21 Jun 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland A Denied By Saxons

Barclays Churchill Cup Final Scotland A 19 – 36 England Saxons The Scotland ‘A’ team finished second in the Barclays Churchill Cup tonight as they went down 19-36 in the Cup final against England Saxons at Toyota Park in Chicago. In spite of playing some sparkling rugby during tonight’s final, Scotland A’ lost out to […]

20 Jun 2008 - Uncategorized

Hastings Believes Success Can Lead To Lions Reward For Scotland Players

Scottish Rugby hero and former British and Irish Lions captain, Gavin Hastings, believes that Scotland’s historic win against Argentina could help put Scottish players in the frame for the 2009 Lions tour to South Africa. Hastings toured with the British and Irish Lions to Australia in 1989 where he played in all three tests before […]