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16 Mar 2008 - Uncategorized

Scots Bow Out As Italians Record First Win

Italy Women 31, Scotland Women 10 Scotland Women failed to post their first win of the 2008 Women’s Six Nations Championship just as Italy recorded their first ever win in the competition.Italy Women 31, Scotland Women 10 Scotland Women failed to post their first win of the 2008 Women’s Six Nations Championship just as Italy […]

15 Mar 2008 - Uncategorized

Late Drop-Goal Defeats Scotland

Mike Blair and Allister Hogg both scored tries but it was not enough to prevent Italy from defeating Scotland 23-20 in the RBS 6 Nations with a late drop-goal at the Stadio Flaminio on Saturday 15 March.Mike Blair and Allister Hogg both scored tries but it was not enough to prevent Italy from defeating Scotland […]

14 Mar 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Re-Jig Back Division For Italy Clash

Scotland have reshaped their back division for tomorrow’s RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Italy in Rome in light of the ankle injury which forced the withdrawal of wing Nikki Walker yesterday. Dan Parks will now start at stand-off with Chris Paterson moving to the left-wing. Andrew Henderson, the 52-times capped Glasgow Warriors centre, is […]

13 Mar 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7S Turnie Up The Heat

Andrew Turnbull, the Edinburgh speedster, has been included in the Scotland 7s squad for the two forthcoming IRB Sevens World Series events in Hong Kong and Adelaide. On his last visit to Hong Kong with the squad in 2005, Turnbull – who is nicknamed Turnie – was among the top try-scorers at the IRB Rugby […]

12 Mar 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Bound For South America

Scotland will play two Tests in Argentina this summer – their first visit to the world’s third-ranked rugby country in 14 years. The Argentine Union (UAR) and Scottish Rugby have confirmed initial arrangements for the tour, which is part of the International Rugby Board schedule.Scotland will play two Tests in Argentina this summer – their […]

12 Mar 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Lose Hard Fought Kolkata Cup Tie

An injury hit Scotland Deaf International team lost a hard fought end to end Kolkata Cup Match against England at Broadstreet RFC, Coventry, on Sunday.An injury hit Scotland Deaf International team lost a hard fought end to end Kolkata Cup Match against England at Broadstreet RFC, Coventry, on Sunday. Scotland started the game with the […]

12 Mar 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland U17 Gearing Up To Internationals

Scotland Under 17 development squad have completed their first weekend of training in preparation this season’s Millfield International Festival.Scotland Under 17 development squad have completed their first weekend of training in preparation this season’s Millfield International Festival. The Squad of 26 players will face a demanding schedule playing Wales, Portugal & France in the space […]

11 Mar 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Make Two Changes For Italy Clash

Scotland have made two enforced changes for Saturday’s final match in the RBS 6 Nations Championship, against Italy in Rome. Wing Simon Danielli will win his 15th cap, having appeared as a substitute against Wales earlier in the championship, while hooker Fergus Thomson will make his first start as he wins his eighth cap.Scotland have […]

11 Mar 2008 - Uncategorized

Six Edinburgh Players In Scotland Squad

Mike Blair will retain the captain’s armband for Scotland’s final RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Italy in Rome on Saturday, 15 March, kick off 1pm while Edinburgh boasts a further famous five in the 22-man squad.Despite the withdrawal of hooker Ross Ford through an ankle injury, there is still a noticeable Edinburgh flavour to […]

11 Mar 2008 - Uncategorized

Thomson Gets Scotland Start

Glasgow Warriors hooker Fergus Thomsom will make his first start for Scotland when they line-up against Italy on Saturday, winning his eighth cap for his country.Frank Hadden has made one other change from the XV that lifted the Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield last weekend as Ulster winger Simon Danielli comes in for the injured Rory […]