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28 May 2008 - Uncategorized

Alan Tait To Leave Scottish Rugby

One of Scotland’s specialist coaches, defence expert Alan Tait, is to leave Scottish Rugby after next month’s two Test tour of Argentina. Tait, the former Kelso, Edinburgh, Scotland and British Lions centre/wing, who also won international honours during his rugby league career, has signed a three year contract to perform the assistant coach role with […]

28 May 2008 - Uncategorized

Stortoni To Face Scotland

Glasgow Warriors fullback, Bernardo Stortoni, has been named in Argentina’s 24-man squad for the first Test against Scotland next month.Stortoni, who is affectionately known as Bernie, made a notable achievement this year by playing in every one of the Warriors games and was Glasgow’s Players’ Player of the Year.In further good news for Warriors supporters, […]

27 May 2008 - Uncategorized

In Form Scotland Return To Murryfield

The Scotland 7s squad returned to the home of Scottish Rugby on Monday for the finale of the IRB sevens circuit having regained their winning form at the Emirates Airline London Sevens at the weekend. Under the guidance of Scotland’s most successful sevens coach, Stephen Gemmell, the Scots reached five Cup quarter-finals last season and […]

27 May 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Women Withstand Spanish Inquisition

Scotland Women snatched a last minute victory from the jaws of defeat to finish in fifth place, with a 27-25 win over Spain, in their final FIRA-AER Championships match. An injury time try secured an important win as Scotland affirmed their position in the European rankings. However, it was not an easy task against a […]

27 May 2008 - Uncategorized

Smith Stands Down From Scotland Tour

Craig Smith, the experienced international prop, has decided to stand down from the Scotland tour to Argentina next month and is considering his future in professional rugby in Scotland. His place will be taken by the uncapped 25-year-old Edinburgh prop Geoff Cross, who graduated in medicine from Edinburgh University two years ago.Craig Smith, the experienced […]

25 May 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Lose Out To Boks In Plate Semi

Scotland were knocked out of the plate semi final in the penultimate leg of the IRB international 7s series at Twickenham by a clinical South Africa. A single unconverted try was all that separated the sides at the final whistle in a game that Scotland threatened to snatch at the death.Scotland were knocked out of […]

24 May 2008 - Uncategorized

Samoa Old Story For Scotland

Scotland’s second game in Pool D of this IRB Sevens World Series London event saw the side go down 12-31 to an on-form Samoan side. In the following match, Russia then beat Kenya 17-7, leaving it all to play for in the Pool as Scotland’s final fixture against the Russians kicks off just after 4pm. […]

24 May 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7S Book Place In Cup Quarter Finals

Scotland made the quarter finals of the IRB 7s cup with a confident victory over Russia in the final Pool D tie of the afternoon. With both teams winning one from two in earlier games the winner would take all – Scotland were up for that challenge from the get go with three first half […]

24 May 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Get Off To Winning Start

Scotland got off to a great start to the Twickenham leg of the IRB 7s series with a convincing win over Kenya. Following the defeat in Hong Kong at the hands of the Kenyans the Scots were keen to return the favour in London in a game that many saw as a must win.Scotland got […]

22 May 2008 - Uncategorized

Ground-Breaking Deal For Scottish Rugby

Scottish Rugby today announced that it has finalised a new four-year kit sponsorship deal with Canterbury of New Zealand. The ground-breaking arrangement is the largest commercial deal Scottish Rugby has secured and extends the eight year relationship with Canterbury.Scottish Rugby today announced that it has finalised a new four-year kit sponsorship deal with Canterbury of […]