News

5 Jul 2007 - Uncategorized

Scotland Reveal Tailored Rugby World Cup Kit

Scottish Rugby and their kit supplier, Canterbury of New Zealand, today reveal the new tailor-made official team jersey to be worn by the Scotland team at this year’s Rugby World Cup. The kit has been specifically designed to meet the demanding and rigorous requirements of the international arena.Scottish Rugby and their kit supplier, Canterbury of […]

5 Jul 2007 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Statement

Scottish Rugby has fully complied with the terms of its contract with Edinburgh Rugby Limited at all times and wishes to make this clear to the Scottish public. It is dismayed that Edinburgh Rugby continues to make unfounded allegations.Scottish Rugby has fully complied with the terms of its contract with Edinburgh Rugby Limited at all […]

4 Jul 2007 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Announces 2007/08 National Academy

In line with Scottish Rugby’s long-term commitment to produce future professional and international players, 47 players were today announced as the inductees into it’s National Academy for the 2007/08 season. The Academy, which consists of 19 senior and 28 junior players, will be coached by three Academy coaches and supported by two strength and conditioning […]

29 Jun 2007 - Uncategorized

George Jack Elected Sru President

In the first ever three-way vote for the post of President of the Scottish Rugby Union, George Jack, former rector of Selkirk High School and ex Edinburgh District and Leith Accies hooker, won a dramatic contest. There was tension in the first round of voting as Jack polled 57 votes and Peter Brown and Jim […]

14 Jun 2007 - Uncategorized

The Border Reivers

Professional rugby first landed in the Scottish Borders in 1999 when the Scottish Rugby Union set-up their fourth professional rugby team, Scottish Borders Rugby, to compete on the European stage alongside its three other professional clubs: Edinburgh Rugby, Glasgow Rugby and Caledonia Reds. However, after two seasons, Scottish Rugby were suffering financial difficulties and took […]

14 Jun 2007 - Uncategorized

John Hart

Scottish Rugby is saddened to learn of the death of former Scotland internationalist John Hart. He was 79. A wing, capped out of London Scottish against South Africa at Murrayfield in 1951, he also played club rugby for Watsonians and Edinburgh University.Scottish Rugby is saddened to learn of the death of former Scotland internationalist John […]

13 Jun 2007 - Uncategorized

Ian Riddoch To Join Warriors As Interim General Manager

Ian Riddoch has been appointed by Scottish Rugby as interim General Manager for the Glasgow Warriors professional rugby team. This is a transitional role, pending the appointment of a permanent Chief Executive for The WarriorsFormerly the Commercial Director for Edinburgh Rugby Ltd, Riddoch takes up the role on Monday 18 June and will be based […]

12 Jun 2007 - Uncategorized

Scots Support Falklands’ Anniversary Game

Former Scotland international prop Mattie Stewart is coaching a Falklands Task Force rugby squad playing against the Penguins invitation team in a special charity match this weekend. The match at The Stoop, home of Harlequins in London, is to raise funds for the South Atlantic Medal Association as part of commemorations of the 25th anniversary […]

12 Jun 2007 - Uncategorized

Warriors Look To Create Fortress At Firhill

Scottish Rugby confirmed today that Firhill will be the new home of the Glasgow Warriors for the next two seasons.The new deal, which is significantly different to previous arrangements, sees the current home of Partick Thistle FC become shared between the SFL First Division football club and Scotland’s top pro-team.The Glasgow Warriors will have branding […]

11 Jun 2007 - Uncategorized

Scotland Women Help To Kick Off Health Eating Initiative

The official annual Scottish Rugby Awards dinner took place at Murrayfield Stadium on Friday 25 May. The event recognised and celebrated playing and coaching achievements at all levels of the game in Scotland from the International team to youth and schools.The official annual Scottish Rugby Awards dinner took place at Murrayfield Stadium on Friday 25 […]