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6 Oct 2007 - Uncategorized

Blair Strikes Confident Note

Scrum half Mike Blair is confident that Scotland have a genuine chance of creating history tomorrow, by becoming only the second side wearing the thistle to qualify for the Rugby World Cup semi finals. It has been 16 years since the nation made it to the last four and tomorrow a victory against Argentina would […]

6 Oct 2007 - Uncategorized

Hilljills Ladies In The Running For International Honours

A multitude of Ladies move towards yet more International honours. Congratulations to the Hillhead Ladies who have been selected for one or more of the Scotland Women’s top 44 squad; the Scotland Women’s 7’s training/trials and SWRU Academy Talent Identification. The list in full: Hazel Bielinski – Scotland Women’s top 44 & 7’s Joan Hutchison […]

5 Oct 2007 - Uncategorized

Peter Kininmonth

Scottish Rugby sadly reports the death of Peter Kininmonth, former captain of Scotland. He was 83. Kininmonth was capped 21 times for Scotland in the back row between 1949 and 1954 and was captain in eight of those matches, most famously when he dropped a long-range goal in the 19-0 victory against Wales at Murrayfield […]

1 Oct 2007 - Uncategorized

Death Of Bruce Hay – Scotland And Lions Wing And Full Back

Scottish Rugby sadly reports that Bruce Hay, the former Scotland and British Lions full back and wing, has died after a long illness. He was 57. Bruce played 23 internationals for Scotland between 1975 and 1982. His first and last Tests were, coincidently, both against the All Blacks at Eden Park, Auckland. He also played […]

30 Sep 2007 - Uncategorized

Edinburgh Six Help Scotland Qualify

ALLY HOGG and five other Edinburgh Rugby players helped Scotland book a World Cup quarter final spot following Saturday’s thrilling 18-16 win over Italy in Saint-Etienne. With the stakes exceedingly high, Scotland rose to the occasion with former Edinburgh Rugby playmaker Chris Paterson the hero of the game scoring six penalties from as many attempts.The […]

29 Sep 2007 - Uncategorized

Scotland’S Proud Advance To World Cup Quarter Finals

Scotland have secured their place in the World Cup quarter finals, winning a tough contest against Italy by 18-16. The proud record of being one of only five countries to have qualified for at least every World Cup quarter-final was thus maintaine, but in the most dramatic and tension-riddled circumstances. Scotland have secured their place […]

24 Sep 2007 - Uncategorized

Scotland Hit Tackle Count Of More Than 90%

Scotland hit a commendably high tackle count in their loss to New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup match at Murrayfield yesterday. They made 197 tackles and missed just 22, a success rate of more than 90% The figures were commented on by George Graham, the Scotland forwards coach, as one example of the benefits […]

22 Sep 2007 - Uncategorized

Scotland Women Trials This Weekend

A reminder that the Scotland Women Trials 23rd September 07 will be held at the Royal High Costorphine (Barnton) ground in Edinburgh.A reminder that the Scotland Women Trials 23rd September 07 will be held at the Royal High Costorphine (Barnton) ground in Edinburgh. All players should register at 9am on the 23rd September, and should […]

19 Sep 2007 - Uncategorized

Supporters Welcome For Scotland Training

Scotland’s Rugby World Cup squad and management were most appreciative of the support they received from the 31,222 strong crowd at Murrayfield last night when Scotland defeated Romania to continue their 100% record in the competition. Tomorrow (Thursday 20 September 2007), as the squad step up their preparations for Sunday’s Murrayfield clash with New Zealand, […]

16 Sep 2007 - Uncategorized

Webster At Centre As Scotland Beef Up Pack

Scotland have made five changes, one positional, from the team that began their Rugby World Cup campaign for Tuesday’s Pool C encounter against Romania at Murrayfield. The changes see Simon Webster switch from wing to outside centre to the exclusion of Marcus Di Rollo; Chris Paterson is introduced on the wing; Gavin Kerr replaces the […]