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14 Jan 2008 - Uncategorized

Quartet Called Up To Scotland Session

Four additional forwards were called up for today’s Scotland training session in preparation for the start of the 2008 RBS 6 Nations Championship next month. Props Craig Smith (Edinburgh) and Bruce Douglas (Llanelli Scarlets), hooker Dougie Hall (Glasgow Warriors) and lock Scott Murray (Montauban) were added for the squad session at Murrayfield by head coach […]

9 Jan 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Gear Up For The Us Pool A!

It’s a pretty formidable draw for Scotland 7s in San Diego next monthIt’s a tough challenge but one to relish, according to Scotland 7s coach Stephen Gemmell, as his side is drawn along with New Zealand, Wales and France in Pool A for the American leg of the IRB Sevens World Series tournament.’We played France […]

8 Jan 2008 - Uncategorized

Cairns Named In Scotland Squad

Ben Cairns was one of 13 Edinburgh players named in a 35-man Scotland squad for training next week as preparations intensify for the 2008 RBS 6 Nations Championship.Scotland coach Frank Hadden also confirmed that back-row forward Jason White would continue as Scotland captain, the role that he first took on in the 2005 Autumn Tests.White […]

8 Jan 2008 - Uncategorized

Cairns On Scotland Call-Up

Ben Cairns admits he was thrilled to be named in Scotland coach Frank Hadden’s 35-man training squad ahead of the RBS 6 Nations tournament, which starts in February.The 22-year-old the youngest back in Edinburgh’s starting line-up has been rewarded for his enterprising start to the season; scoring three tries in his previous five games.And the […]

8 Jan 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Under-18 Step Up A Gear

Forty players attended a Scotland under-18 training camp at Murrayfield as preparations are stepped up for the Six Nations Under-18 Festival in Cork this spring. The players were selected after their performances during the two national under-18 development sessions that were held in September, school and community club games in Scotland and the Scottish Exiles […]

8 Jan 2008 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Appoints Director Of Communications And Public Affairs

Scottish Rugby today announces the appointment of Dominic McKay as Director of Communications and Public Affairs. This role will contribute directly to the governing body’s strategy and lead the development and management at national, regional and local levels, of effective communications and public relations campaigns and initiatives including corporate and public affairs. Scottish Rugby today […]

8 Jan 2008 - Uncategorized

Warriors Get Scotland Call

Moray LowNine Glasgow Warriors players have been sent the best text message of the year notifying them of their inclusion in the Scotland training camp as Frank Hadden sets his sights on the 2008 RBS 6 Nations Championship.The 35-man squad includes Glasgow’s young prop Moray Low and the three Killer Bees John Barclay, Johnnie Beattie […]

27 Dec 2007 - Uncategorized

Scotland Trio Return For 1872 Challenge Cup Clash

Scotland internationals David Callam, Gavin Kerr and Hugo Southwell have all recovered from injury in order to play for Edinburgh in the Magners League match against Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield on Friday (28 December, kick off 7.30pm) with both clubs aiming to land the 1872 Challenge Cup.The first-ever meeting between the two teams took place […]

20 Dec 2007 - Uncategorized

The Battle Of Scotland At Murrayfield

With a rivalry older than football’s Old Firm, Edinburgh are set to take on Glasgow Warriors in the Magners League at Murrayfield on Friday 28 December, kick off 7.30pm to determine who will win the 1872 Challenge Cup. The first meeting between the two cities took place 135 years ago and the next meeting at […]

19 Dec 2007 - Uncategorized

New Year Resolution For Scotland 7s

New Zealand pool opponents will test Scotland’s resolve to maintain their top eight position in Sevens’ world rankingsThe World Series circus comes to town for the first tournament of 2008 in New Zealand, with Wellington the host venue on 1/2 February. And the traditional ‘windy city’ of the southern hemisphere looks set to blow away […]