News

29 Jul 2008 - Uncategorized

Suffering Scotland Rugby Hopeful Receives Surprise Package In South Africa

A young Scottish rugby fan recovering from a serious kidney illness has received a timely boost from Scotland 7s and Glasgow Warriors player Mike Adamson. David Adamson, 15, was recovering from the devastating effects of an unknown kidney virus in his home in South Africa when he spotted his name-sake run out for Scotland 7s […]

25 Jul 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Women Join Nomads’ South Africa Tour

Three Scottish women have been selected in the international women’s select, the Nomads, to tour South Africa this summer. Scotland Women’s highest ever capped player, Donna Kennedy, will be accompanied by Lindsay Wheeler and Lynne Reid on the tour.Three Scottish women have been selected in the international women’s select, the Nomads, to tour South Africa […]

25 Jul 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Women Join South Africa Tour

Three Scottish women have been selected in the international women’s select, the Nomads, to tour South Africa this summer. Scotland Women’s highest ever capped player, Donna Kennedy, will be accompanied by Lindsay Wheeler and Lynne Reid on the tour. SWRU Rugby Manager, Jo Wells said: We are pleased to work with South Africa to facilitate […]

23 Jul 2008 - Uncategorized

Pioneering Partnership Boosts Refereeing In Scotland

A partnership between Scottish Rugby and one of its major sponsors is the highlight of a range of developments designed to boost refereeing at all levels in Scotland, which are being unveiled today. Scotland’s top referee for the past two seasons, Peter Allan, will become a professional referee for the next two years as a […]

8 Jul 2008 - Uncategorized

Grassroots Rugby Boosted By Bank’S Super Saver

In the first partnership of its kind, Scottish Widows Bank and Scottish Rugby have launched a savings account which when opened, can directly support the growth of grass-roots rugby across Scotland. Through this new commercial partnership, Scottish Widows Bank aims to support Scottish Rugby in their drive to increase the amount of rugby played in […]

7 Jul 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Star Hamilton Sleeps Easy At Novotel

Scotland international Jim Hamilton says staying at Novotel Hotels while on international duty is like a ‘home away from home’ and welcomed the news that Scottish Rugby has announced a new two-year, six figure sponsorship deal with the multinational chain. The giant lock forward, who is almost seven foot tall, admits trying to find hotel […]

27 Jun 2008 - Uncategorized

Stevenson Elected Scottish Rugby President

Jim Stevenson, a 52-year-old local government officer with Glasgow City Council and a man who has served Cambuslang Rugby Club in a multitude of roles on and off the pitch, was tonight elected President of the Scottish Rugby Union. Stevenson won by 95 votes to 86 against incumbent George Jack (Leith), who had opted to […]

25 Jun 2008 - Uncategorized

Summer Rugby Camps

Children at Warriors Easter CampScottish Rugby is delighted to promote this year’s summer camps for children aged 5 to under-18 being run by the team of development officers that are now working in clubs and local authorities the length and breadth of Scotland. A host of camps will take place across the country for the […]

23 Jun 2008 - Uncategorized

Moffat Hails Strength And Depth Of Pro-Teams As Scotland A Return Home

Scotland A returned to Edinburgh today after their three week tour of North America where they competed in the Barclay’s Churchill Cup. The team were one of six countries invited to the Cup and ran a strong England Saxons’ side close in Saturday’s final (21 June).Scotland A returned to Edinburgh today after their three week […]

23 Jun 2008 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Seeks New Non-Executive Director

Scottish Rugby is looking to recruit a non-executive director to join the Scottish Rugby Board. The Scottish Rugby Board is responsible for the management of the game within Scotland, and under Scottish Rugby’s governance structure, comprises four representatives elected from the Scottish Rugby Council (the representative body of the member clubs and other stakeholders), up […]