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5 Feb 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7S Through To Wellington Bowl

The Scotland 7s team will compete in the Bowl competition on day two of the IRB Sevens World Series in Wellington, New Zealand, having won one of their three pool fixtures this morning. The Scots, seeded third in their section, lost to those ranked above them – Australia (24-7) and Fiji (36-5) – before disposing […]

5 Feb 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland Under-20 8-8 France Under-20

Scotland under-20 were left disappointed with an 8-8 draw after they missed the chance to record an historic 6 Nations victory over France at the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium tonight. A French score after just three minutes struck fear into the 3000 supporters who turned out to see some of the northern hemisphere’s top young talent, […]

4 Feb 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland Women Teams Announced For France Clash

4 February 2010 This Saturday (6 February), Scotland Women take on their French counterparts in the opening match of the Six Nations Championship at Lasswade Rugby Club, kick off 7.30pm. Lasswade will also play host to a match between Scotland A Women and France A Women kicking-off at the earlier time of 6pm. The double-header marks […]

3 Feb 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland Under-20 To Front Up To The French

Scotland under-20 head coach Eamon John today named his team for the 6 Nations opener against France at the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium on Friday night (kick-off 7.30pm). Inverness-born scrum-half, Alex Black (Leeds Carnegie) has earned the right to start against the French while Sale Sharks’ Jonny Kennedy joins at inside-centre, having come through his club’s […]

2 Feb 2010 - Uncategorized

‘Local’ Lads Go Head To Head For International Honours

Two local scrum-halves are competing for a place in the starting line up for Scotland under-20’s opening 6 Nations encounter against France at the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium, Inverness on Friday (5 February, kick-off 7.30pm). Like ALL Scottish Rugby youth, age-grade and Scotland Women matches, admission to Scotland under-20 v France under-20 in Inverness on Friday […]

2 Feb 2010 - Uncategorized

Scotland Aim For Winning Start

Scotland have made six changes in personnel from November’s Test against Argentina for their opening RBS 6 Nations Championship match against France at Murrayfield on Sunday. Introduced to the starting team are Chris Paterson, who will be winning his 99th cap at full-back; the Glasgow centre pairing Max Evans and Graeme Morrison; Gloucester loose-head prop […]

2 Feb 2010 - Uncategorized

Three Is The Magic Number For Scotland

Evergreen points machine Chris Paterson is scheduled to win his 99th cap for Scotland against France on Sunday at Murrayfield (kick off 3pm) and he is joined in the starting line-up by Edinburgh team-mates, stand-off Phil Godman and hooker Ross Ford.Meanwhile, former Edinburgh head coach Andy Robinson has selected Allan Jacobsen and Alan MacDonald amongst […]

2 Feb 2010 - Uncategorized

Warriors Dominate Scotland Selection

Scotland head coach, Andy Robinson OBE, today named nine Glasgow Warriors players in his starting XV for Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations opener against France at Murrayfield.The Evans brothers, Thom and Max, will take the field together with Max pairing Graeme Morrison in midfield.Scotland head coach, Andy Robinson OBE, today named nine Glasgow Warriors players in […]

1 Feb 2010 - Uncategorized

Flying Scot’ Aids Scotland’S 6 Nations Preparations

The Scotland rugby team has been taking advantage of technology pioneered by club and community rugby sponsor, Scottish Hydro, and their partners at technology firm, Cyberhawk Innovations, to offer a groundbreaking perspective on preparations for this weekend’s 6 Nations opener against France at Murrayfield. The flying Cyberhawk drones, nicknamed ‘The Flying Scot’ after Scotland’s joint record […]

1 Feb 2010 - Uncategorized

Four Debutants Selected For Club International

Four players will make their Scotland Club International debut against France at Netherdale on Friday (5 February kick-off 7.30pm).Glasgow Hawks lock, Rory McKay, Dundee prop Alan Brown and Melrose pair James King (centre) and Fraser Thomson (wing) have all earned their place in the starting XV while a further five are ready to make their […]