News

30 Oct 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland’S Rugby Greats To Mentor More Stars Of Tomorrow

Some 16 of Scotland’s most promising rugby players are to join the second-year of the ground-breaking Winning Mentors programme. They will link with 19 players who were part of the inaugural programme last year – an initiative that’s aimed at equipping Scottish rugby players with the vital edge to produce winning performances. The programme was […]

29 Oct 2009 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Honours Community Coach Graduates

Scottish Rugby honoured 26 of its community coach apprentices at a graduation ceremony led by Edinburgh Rugby flanker Alan MacDonald at Murrayfield Stadium last night (Wednesday 29 October).This year’s graduates – who include 18-year-old Scotland Women’s internationalist Sarah Quick – achieved either a Level 2 SVQ in Coaching, Teaching & Instructing Rugby Union, or a […]

22 Oct 2009 - Uncategorized

Grove Named In Scotland Squad

Head coach Andy Robinson OBE has today named three uncapped players in the Scotland squad for the opening Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Test against Fiji at Murrayfield next month. Three players uncapp ed players have been named in the squad including Alex Grove, the Worcester Warriors and Exiles centre. All three were part of the […]

21 Oct 2009 - Uncategorized

Three Uncapped Players Named In Scotland Squad

Head coach Andy Robinson OBE has today named three uncapped players in the Scotland squad for the opening Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Test against Fiji at Murrayfield next month.The trio are back-row forwards Alan MacDonald – who celebrates his 24th birthday today – and Richie Vernon; and the Scottish Exiles centre Alex Grove. All […]

16 Oct 2009 - Uncategorized

Developing Women’S Rugby

Over 100 women’s players turned out at four development days run across the central belt aimed at up-skilling club rugby players not involved in the national set-up.The National Development League (NDL) is structured to meet the needs of new and developing women’s clubs by combining competition and skills development for all senior players, delivered by […]

15 Oct 2009 - Uncategorized

New Scotland Kit Unveiled

Scottish Rugby and their kit supplier, Canterbury of New Zealand, today reveal the new official Scotland home jersey to be worn at this year’s Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Tests. The new home jersey will make its debut when Scotland take on Fiji at Murrayfield next month (Saturday 14 November 2009). It will also be […]

14 Oct 2009 - Uncategorized

Scotland A Head For The Borders

Scotland A will face the full Tongan international team at Netherdale, Galashiels, on Friday 20 November (kick-off 7.30pm).In keeping with the initiative launched by Scottish Rugby last season, admission to see the 2009 IRB Nations Cup champions take on the big hitting south-sea islanders will be FREE, though supporters are urged to turn up early […]

13 Oct 2009 - Uncategorized

Cougar Comeback Makes It Three From Three

The Scotland Women Cougars overturned a 15-point deficit on Sunday to win take a clean sweep in the Scottish Regional Series 3-0.Created to provide performance players with an opportunity to play at more competitive level, by bridging the gap between club and international rugby, the Regional Series will be used as selection tool for the Scotland […]

9 Oct 2009 - Uncategorized

Regional Seriies Finale This Weekend

Scottish Rugby today announced the two Scotland Women’s regional select sides for the final match of the inaugural ‘Regional Series’ this Sunday (kick-off 11am).Created to provide performance players with an opportunity to play at more competitive level, by bridging the gap between club and international rugby, the Regional Series will be used as selection tool […]

9 Oct 2009 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Welcomes Olympic Decision

Scottish Rugby this afternoon warmly welcomed the decision taken by the International Olympic Committee in session in Copenhagen to admit rugby 7s to the Olympic movement with effect from the 2016 games in Rio de Janeiro. Chief Executive Gordon McKie said: “As the country that bequeathed 7-a-side rugby to the world – the masterstroke of Melrose […]