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12 Mar 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland Under-18 Squad Announced For Border Battle With French

Taking their first breaks and passes into the world of international rugby, Scotland’s under-18 side will be warming up for the forthcoming under-18 6 Nations festival with a series of fixtures over the next three weeks, kicking off on Sunday (14 March) in Selkirk against their French counterparts. The fixtures mark the end of a […]

12 Mar 2010 - Uncategorized

Second Half Performance Too Late For Scotland

An equal pegging performance against England in the second half came too late for Scotland U20 as they were defeated by three tries to nil at Firhill in Glasgow tonight. After the game, head coach Eamon John said: “We’re bitterly disappointed. In the first half, we tried to open them up but we couldn’t keep […]

10 Mar 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7S Squad Named For Adelaide

The Scotland 7s squad to compete at the next leg of the IRB Sevens World Series in Adelaide (19-21 March) was announced today. Head coach Stephen Gemmell is buoyed by the return of Heriot’s stand-off Rory Hutton from injury following his exploits for Edinburgh in the Magners League. The Scotland 7s squad to compete at […]

10 Mar 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland U19 Squad Announced

The Scotland U19 squad has been announced, before they start their season with a friendly match against Glasgow Hawks. The match will take place this Sunday (14 March) at Old Anniesland, kick off 2.00pm. There are currently six players in the squad of 25 who are members of the Scottish Rugby National Academy. Stand-off Duncan […]

9 Mar 2010 - Uncategorized

De Luca On Scotland Call-Up

Edinburgh’s centre of excellence Nick De Luca speaks exclusively to Black and Red Radio about his verdict on being named in Scotland’s starting line-up for the Calcutta Cup match against England at Murrayfield on Saturday (13 March, kick off 5pm).To listen to the interview please click here. De Luca is not the only Edinburgh player […]

9 Mar 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland Players To Attend Bill Mclaren Tribute Night

Members of the Scotland squad are to attend a tribute night for the Voice of Rugby Bill McLaren.The special evening will be held at Murrayfield Stadium on Thursday – two days before the Calcutta Cup match – and will feature contributions from some of the biggest stars in rugby honouring his special place in the […]

9 Mar 2010 - Uncategorized

Unique Partnership Set To Save Lives Across Scotland

~ Memorial Trust raises£40,000 to buy life-saving machines ~Rugby clubs and community sporting venues across Scotland may receive life-saving equipment thanks to a unique partnership between the Craig Hodgkinson Memorial Trust, British Heart Foundation (BHF) Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service.The Craig Hodgkinson Memorial Trust was established to provide defibrillators to sporting venues throughout Scotland. […]

8 Mar 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland Injury Update

Captain Chris Cusiter missed tonight’s open training session at Murrayfield as Scotland began their preparations in earnest for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash.Cusiter was confined to bed this afternoon suffering from a viral complaint. The Scotland medical team expect he will be able to resume training tomorrow. His Glasgow Warriors team-mate, flanker John Barclay, also missed […]

8 Mar 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland Women Unchanged For England

Having registered a win, a defeat and a draw in the championship to date, Scotland Women take on England Women (13 March, kick-off 1.30pm) in the fourth match of the campaign. The last match, the draw with Italy two weeks ago, was the first time Scotland’s Women hadn’t lost away from home in the Championship […]

2 Mar 2010 - Uncategorized

Scots Women Outrun Police

Scotland Women A 48 – 0 British Police – Sat 27 February 2010. On a very cold afternoon at Murrayfield Scotland Women A kept warm by holding firm in defence and striking first when No.8 Keri Holdsworth went over for the first try, which was then converted by Scrum-Half Lisa Martin. Again some good defence […]