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11 Jun 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland Aim To Make History In Tucuman

Scotland completed their preparations in Tucuman today for tomorrow’s first Test against the Pumas with head coach Andy Robinson warning that discipline will be a key factor. Under captain Al Kellock’s leadership, Scotland will take to the field at the 35,000 approximate capacity at the Club Atletico de Tucuman, a ground with steepling terracing on […]

11 Jun 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland A End Unbeaten Run With Narrow Loss

The Scotland A team surrendered their unbeaten record at the IRB Nations Cup this evening (having won all three games in their first tournament last year) as they lost their opening game of the 2010 tournament in Bucharest this evening.The Scots, with the youngest squad in the tournament, faced another experimental side in the full […]

11 Jun 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland A End Unbeaten Run With Narrow Loss

The Scotland A team surrendered their unbeaten record at the IRB Nations Cup this evening (having won all three games in their first tournament last year) as they lost their opening game of the 2010 tournament in Bucharest this evening.The Scots, with the youngest squad in the tournament, faced another experimental side in the full […]

10 Jun 2010 - Uncategorized

Big Al To Lead Scotland

Glasgow Warriors captain Alastair Kellock celebrates his 29th birthday on Saturday. But, in time-honoured fashion and repeating a pattern experienced on previous Scotland tours, he has been given an early gift by the national team management – after he was named Scotland captain for the first time for Saturday’s first Test match against the Pumas […]

10 Jun 2010 - Uncategorized

Jt On Verge Of Scotland Cap

Jim Thompson is on the verge of securing his first cap for Scotland – only two years after he became a professional with Edinburgh Rugby Club.Tommo is one of nine players from the Black and Red army to be named in head coach Andy Robinson’s Scotland team for Saturday’s first Test against Argentina in Tucuman._ […]

10 Jun 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland Opt For Consistency Ahead Of Argentina Test

Scotland have made two changes from the team that ended the RBS 6 Nations Championship on a high with victory over Ireland in Dublin for Saturday’s first Test against Argentina in Tucuman.The alterations see Rory Lawson replace the injured Chris Cusiter at scrum-half and Moray Low come in at tight-head prop for the recuperating Euan […]

9 Jun 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland’S Pro Teams Go Live On Bbc Alba

Live coverage of Scotland’s two professional rugby teams – Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby – will be available throughout the 2010/11 season, and for the next four years, on BBC ALBA. The deal, announced today at Murrayfield – the home of Scottish Rugby – sees BBC ALBA enter into a partnership with Celtic Rugby Ltd […]

9 Jun 2010 - Uncategorized

Shake-Up In Selection For Second South Africa Test

Following this weekend’s opening Test defeat against South Africa, head coach Gary Parker has rung the changes in the Scotland Women selection for the second encounter with the southern hemisphere opposition on Saturday (12 June) at Lasswade, kicking off at 1pm. The fixtures are part of the Scots’ preparations for the 2010 Rugby World Cup […]

9 Jun 2010 - Uncategorized

Traynor Called Up To Scotland Squad

Kyle Traynor, the 24-year-old Edinburgh prop, has today been called into the Scotland squad for the two Test tour of Argentina. Traynor, who won three caps in last November’s Autumn Tests, is being added to the squad as a precaution as Alasdair Dickinson has been affected by an abdominal upset. Traynor, who is currently with […]

6 Jun 2010 - Uncategorized

Pumas Name 23-Man-Squad For Scotland Test

Argentina have tonight named a 23 man squad for Saturday’s first Test against Scotland in Tucuman. Some 13 of the squad are based in France, while another four ply their trade in the English Premiership. Alongside experienced Pumas such as Felipe Contepomi and Juan Leguizamon – both of whom missed the last contest between the […]