News

3 Nov 2010 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Premier Post-Split Fixtures Announced

Scottish Rugby announced the fixtures for the mid-season Premier league split today. Introduced because of a shared desire to improve the standard and intensity of Scotland’s club game, the mid-season split sees Scotland’s two Premier 1 and 2 divisions divided into three groups of eight (Premier A, B and C).As well as the Premier 1 […]

1 Nov 2010 - Uncategorized

Be The Difference – Become A Scottish Rugby Referee

Rugby in Scotland would not be possible without the support and dedication of volunteers and without referees, games, leagues, tournaments, festivals and cup competitions could not take place.Whether you’re a current player considering life after hanging up your boots, a keen parent or just curious to know what it’s like being the ‘whistler in the […]

1 Nov 2010 - Uncategorized

Guinness Raises A Glass To Scottish Rugby

Scottish Rugby announced today that it has secured a new three year sponsorship deal with Guinness.The brand, part of Diageo Great Britain, joins Scottish Rugby as an official partner and official responsible drinking partner.Scottish Rugby’s Chief Executive Gordon McKie said: “We are delighted to welcome Guinness to our family of blue-chip sponsors. Guinness has a […]

27 Oct 2010 - Uncategorized

Gemmell Stands Down As Sevens Coach

Scottish Rugby confirmed today that Stephen Gemmell has stepped down as the head coach of the national sevens side to take up a new role in the governing body – his replacement will be announced tomorrow (Thursday 28 October). Gemmell took the reigns from Edinburgh Rugby head coach Rob Moffat following the 2006 Commonwealth Games […]

26 Oct 2010 - Uncategorized

Bbc To Show Scotland’S Autumn Tests

Scottish Rugby has secured a new deal with the BBC which will broadcast all of Scotland’s Autumn Tests next month.The matches pitting Scotland, currently ranked seventh in the world, against the world’s top and third-ranked countries, New Zealand and South Africa, and the hard-hitting Pacific islanders from Samoa, will be available on TV, radio, online, […]

26 Oct 2010 - Uncategorized

Bishopton Rugby 47-10 Mid Argyll,

Bishopton Rugby was a man down when they took the field for their home league match against Mid Argyll on Saturday, fielding a full strength team on the pitch but mourning the loss of their assistant coach John Ferguson who tragically died suddenly last Thursday evening of a heart attack. John joined the club at […]

20 Oct 2010 - Uncategorized

Eight Warriors In Scotland Squad

Head coach Andy Robinson has selected eight Glasgow Warriors players in a 34-strong Scotland squad that will convene early next month to start preparations for the Autumn Tests in earnest.Among the eight Warriors is uncapped 22-year-old stand-off Ruaridh Jackson.The Autumn Tests pit Scotland, currently ranked seventh in the world – their highest position since the […]

20 Oct 2010 - Uncategorized

Jackson On Scotland Call-Up

Glasgow’s 22-year-old stand-off, Ruaridh Jackson, spoke to www.glasgowwarriors.org today after being named as one of eight Warriors players in the Scotland squad for the forthcoming Autumn Tests against New Zealand, South Africa and Samoa next month.Jackson is one of four uncapped players to be named in Scotland head coach Andy Robinson’s 34-strong squad.The Tests against […]

20 Oct 2010 - Uncategorized

Uncapped Quartet Named In Scotland Squad

Head coach Andy Robinson has today named four uncapped players in a 34-strong Scotland squad that will convene early next month to start preparations for the Autumn Tests in earnest. The quartet are 22-year-old Glasgow Warriors stand-off Ruaridh Jackson; Edinburgh duo, scrum-half Greig Laidlaw and full-back/wing Jim Thompson; and the Northampton Saints utility back Joe […]

19 Oct 2010 - Uncategorized

Trio Of Scotland A Matches Heading For The Borders

A trio of free to attend Scotland A matches are heading for the Borders this season. Last season 4000 supporters were treated to Scotland A’s resounding 38-7 victory over Tonga at Netherdale and next month the Scots return to Galashiels to take on the world’s 15th ranked rugby nation, the USA, on Friday 19 November […]