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6 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland Under-18 Training Squad At Murrayfield

Three new players have been added to the Scotland under-18 squad that will train this Sunday (8 November) at the national stadium. Lock Andrew Redmayne (Kilmarnock) and flanker Rory Sutherland (Hawick Wanderers) join wing Andrew Hall (Strathallan School) after the trio impressed in club and regional squad sessions. Absent from the squad of 36 this […]

6 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Scrivener Joins Scotland A Management For Tonga Tussle

Edinburgh Rugby assistant coach, Nick Scrivener,_was named_Scotland A_assistant coach for the the side’s match against Tonga at Netherdale on Friday 20_November (kick-off 7.30pm) – admission is free._Glasgow Warriors Sean Lineen has been appointed as Scotland A head coach succeeding Andy Robinson for the match while_fellow Warriors’_coach Shade Munro will continue as the A’s assistant coach […]

3 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

British And Irish Cup Takes Off In Scotland

Playing representatives from the three Scottish teams (Ayr, Gael Force and Heriot’s) entering the inaugural British and Irish Cup gathered at Murrayfield today for the competition’s Scottish launch and to kick-start their drive for local support.The British and Irish Cup is the only opportunity to see cross-border club rugby in November and the players were […]

3 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Cusiter Named As Joint Scotland Captain

Head coach Andy Robinson has announced today that Mike Blair and Chris Cusiter will be joint captains of the Scotland team for this month’s Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Tests against Fiji, Australia and Argentina at Murrayfield._The ground-breaking move is revealed in an ezine – entitled Robinson Speaks – which Scottish Rugby has sent to […]

3 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Netherdale

Scottish Rugby and Gala RFC can today confirm that a mutually satisfactory arrangement has been reached over the 20 year lease agreement into which the two had previously entered.The arrangement is confidential but it reflects the requirements to prepare and nurture a first-class pitch, including undersoil heating.Gala will assume responsibility for the maintenance of the […]

3 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Expresses Interest In Tendering For 2013 Rwc 7S

Scottish Rugby can confirm today that it has expressed interest to the game’s worldwide governing body, the International Rugby Board (IRB), in tendering to host the Rugby World Cup 7s in 2013. Seven other unions have expressed interest to the IRB and now work will begin in detail to determine whether Scottish Rugby can proceed […]

2 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Medical Bulletin From The Scotland Camp

All 35 players invited to the Scotland three-day training camp at St Andrews in preparation for this month’s Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Tests against Fiji, Australia and Argentina, were assessed by the Scotland medical team this morning. The seven Edinburgh players in the squad who started last night’s Magners League game against the Dragons […]

2 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

New Coach Announces Scotland Teams

Scottish Rugby today announced the appointment of Gary Parker as the new Scotland Women’s head coach. A former player with Melrose and Scotland A, and coach with Gala, Melrose and Biggar, Parker was also head coach of the Scotland Club International side in 2006. Parker said: “I’ve been keen to get into a challenging coaching […]

1 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Bank Of Scotland Corporate Thanked For Autumn Test Sponsorship

Bank of Scotland Corporate has confirmed that it will not be seeking to renew its current sponsorship of the Autumn Tests, following the end of this year’s series.Bank of Scotland Corporate has made a significant contribution to Scottish Rugby over an exciting five year period for the sport. Lloyds Banking Group has a long history […]

1 Nov 2009 - Uncategorized

Traynor Added To Scotland Squad

Kyle Traynor, the Edinburgh prop, has been added to the Scotland squad for their three -day training camp at St. Andrews that starts tomorrow.Traynor, 23, has been enlisted as a precaution following the shoulder injury sustained by Alasdair Dickinson, the Gloucester prop, in a Guinness Premiership match last month. Scotland head coach Andy Robinson OBE […]