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22 May 2008 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby On Board To Maximise Performance

Scottish Rugby took a major step towards maximising performance today as two new recruits got on board the performance development management team at Murrayfield. Liaising with the National Academy and volunteer coaches, Ben Fisher and Nic Humphries -representing the East 2 (Edinburgh, Midlothian & West Lothian) and Glasgow North regions respectively- complete the performance team […]

21 May 2008 - Uncategorized

No Dutch Courage Required In Scotland Women’S Thrilling Victory

Scotland Women clinically disposed of hosts Holland 26-0, in the FIRA-AER European Championships last night (Tuesday 20 May) to post their first win of the season. The Scots dominated the match from the outset, scoring in the opening minute through outside centre Lucy Millard, Louise Dalgliesh added the extras.Scotland Women clinically disposed of hosts Holland […]

21 May 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Call-Ups For Mustchin And Webster

Long serving forward Matt Mustchin has been called up for Scotland’s two Test summer Tour of Argentina and the 31-year-old lock will be speaking exclusively to this week’s Edinburgh ezine about the honour. Meanwhile, Simon Webster, the 33-times-capped winger has also been handed a call-up after proving his fitness to the Scotland medical staff after […]

20 May 2008 - Uncategorized

Barnes Elected To Scottish Rugby Council

Ian Barnes (Edinburgh Accies) was tonight elected to the Scottish Rugby Council as representative of clubs in Scottish Hydro Electric Premiership Division 1. The former Scotland second-row forward won by nine votes to three against George Clark (Boroughmuir), the existing Council member who had sought re-election.Ian Barnes (Edinburgh Accies) was tonight elected to the Scottish […]

20 May 2008 - Uncategorized

George Graham Leaves Scottish Rugby

Former Scotland assistant coach George Graham has left Scottish Rugby. Scottish Rugby offered Graham, the ex-Scotland prop, other coaching roles within the business but he declined to take up these offers.Former Scotland assistant coach George Graham has left Scottish Rugby. Scottish Rugby offered Graham, the ex-Scotland prop, other coaching roles within the business but he […]

19 May 2008 - Uncategorized

Scots Struggle Against Welsh Experience

Scotland Women were overcome by a spirited Welsh side at the FIRA-AER European Championships in Amsterdam, on Saturday (17 May), losing 10-27. Scotland started solidly but conceded two tries late in the first half to trail by fifteen points at halftime. In the second half, Scotland fought back through an early penalty and a converted […]

17 May 2008 - Uncategorized

2008 Scottish Rugby Awards

Calcutta Cup winning captain and scrum half, Mike Blair, collected the award for Scotland’s player of the season at the 2008 Scottish Rugby Awards held at Murrayfield Stadium. The award was part of a double for Blair who also captured the Magners League player of the season prize, while his Edinburgh and Scotland team-mate, hooker […]

16 May 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7S Announce Squad For Final Stop Of Series

The Scotland 7s squad have toured the world this year on the IRB Sevens World Series and their final stop, the Emirates Airline Edinburgh 7s, is only two weeks away. With the London event next weekend before the finale of the Series at Murrayfield, Scotland 7s coach Stephen Gemmell today announced the squad, which will […]

16 May 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Women Face Wales In European Championships

Scotland Women will play their quarter final match up against Wales tomorrow, Saturday 17 May, at the FIRA-AER European Championships. In the other quarter finals England play Sweden, Ireland are drawn against Spain and France face a tough contest against hosts Holland.Scotland Women will play their quarter final match up against Wales tomorrow, Saturday 17 […]

15 May 2008 - Uncategorized

International Rugby Returns To Pittodrie

International rugby is returning to Aberdeen this autumn. Scottish Rugby announced this lunchtime that the Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Test between Scotland and Canada will be played at the 21,500 capacity Pittodrie Stadium, home of Aberdeen Football Club. The game will take place on Saturday 22 November with a 2.45pm kick-off and tickets will […]