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4 Feb 2008 - Uncategorized

Godman Helps Scotland A Win

Edinburgh stand-off Phil Godman contributed 12 points as Scotland A sailed to victory over Italy in Venice with Ross Rennie and Ben Cairns both scoring tries in the process. Scotland A, co-coached by Andy Robinson and Sean Lineen, strolled to a win with an impressive collective display and the Edinburgh contingent played an influential role.Godman, […]

3 Feb 2008 - Uncategorized

Italy A 15 – 37 Scotland A

The Scotland A team were triumphant in Venice this afternoon as they defeated their Italian counterparts by 22 points. Scotland A, co-coached by Andy Robinson and Sean Lineen, scored through Glasgow Warriors duo Graeme Morrison and Thom Evans whilst Edinburgh pair Ross Rennie and Ben Cairns also crossed the line. Gloucester prop Alasdair Dickinson was […]

3 Feb 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Women 15-43 France Women

Scotland Women fought hard today but still suffered a defeat to their French counterparts. Despite scoring two tries, through winger Tanya Griffiths and captain Jilly McCord the score finished 43 -15, with scrum-half Sarah Gill kicking a penalty and a conversion. Assistant coach Jamie Dempsey was positive about the game and felt that the team […]

3 Feb 2008 - Uncategorized

Warnock Scores But Scotland Exit

Edinburgh stand-off Ally Warnock scored a try for Scotland 7s_in the IRB Sevens World Series event in Wellington, but the team_exited the competition at the semi-final stages of the Plate competition.Fellow Edinburgh half-back Greig Laidlaw had produced the heroics earlier on in the tournament with two tries, but Scotland ran out of steam and were […]

1 Feb 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7S 19 – 12 Argentina 7S

Scotland 7s finished day one of the Wellington Sevens unbeaten as they achieved their main objective of topping their pool. Scotland 7s will now play Australia 7s in the quarter-finals of the Cup competition tomorrow.Scotland 7s finished day one of the Wellington Sevens unbeaten as they achieved their main objective of topping their pool. Scotland […]

1 Feb 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7S 26 – 0 Tonga 7S

Scotland 7s got off to a flying start at the Wellington Sevens early this morning when they defeated a muscular Tongan side. Glasgow Warriors stand-off Mike Adamson scored a hat-trick of tries with Scotlands fourth score coming from Edinburgh scrum-half Greig Laidlaw.Scotland 7s got off to a flying start at the Wellington Sevens early this […]

1 Feb 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7S 7 – 7 Usa 7S

Scotland 7s coach Stephen Gemmell described this game as a get out of jail card as his charges struggled to keep their composure and structure against a buoyant American side. Scotland’s only try came from Glasgow Warriors wing/fullback Colin Shaw with Mike Adamson converting.Scotland 7s coach Stephen Gemmell described this game as a get out […]

1 Feb 2008 - Uncategorized

Spirited Scotland Fall To France

Scotland started the 2008 U20 6 Nations campaign with a spirited second half display against France but Colin Robertsons side unfortunately lost 6-12 at Falkirk Stadium. Scotland 6 France 12 Despite a six-point haul from centre Stephen McColl, Colin Robertson’s side were narrowly beaten at the Falkirk Stadium in the 2008 U20 6 Nations opener […]

31 Jan 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Hooker Ford Signs For Three Years

Scotland hooker Ross Ford has handed Edinburgh a major boost by signing a new contract that will keep him in the Scottish capital until 2011. After becoming Edinburgh head coach Andy Robinson’s first signing in October, Ford has proceeded to play a pivotal role in helping the club climb to third place in the Magners […]

30 Jan 2008 - Uncategorized

De Luca Set To Win First Scotland Cap

Edinburgh centre Nick De Luca is set to win his first Scotland cap in Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations match against France at Murrayfield after being handed the number 13 shirt by national coach Frank Hadden.After rejoining Edinburgh from Borders in the summer, the Dumfries-born back will receive a belated birthday gift after he turns 24 […]