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14 Oct 2008 - Uncategorized

Blair To Lead Scotland Into Key Matches

Scrum-half Mike Blair is to continue to captain Scotland into next month’s Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Tests. The 27-year-old Edinburgh skipper has already led his country on five occasions since being handed the captain’s role against Ireland during last season’s RBS 6 Nations Championship.Scrum-half Mike Blair is to continue to captain Scotland into next […]

14 Oct 2008 - Uncategorized

Blair Named Scotland Captain

Mike Blair is to continue to captain Scotland into next month’s Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Tests._The 27-year-old Edinburgh skipper has already led his country on five occasions since being handed the captain’s role against Ireland during last season’s RBS 6 Nations Championship._The announcement was made today by Scotland coach Frank Hadden, who also reported […]

9 Oct 2008 - Uncategorized

World Champtions Await Scotland In George

The Scotland 7s team discovered their opponents today for the second event in the IRB Sevens World Series which takes place in George, South Africa. The Scots were drawn against reigning Rugby World Cup Sevens champions Fiji, South Americans Argentina and the second place qualifier from the African play-offs which take place later this month.The […]

8 Oct 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Stars On The Small Screen!

All over Scotland, supporters are getting behind our national team. Now you can welcome Mike Blair and fellow players into your living room as the phenomenally popular online ‘We are Scotland’ campaign hits your television screens tonight, Wednesday 8 October!All over Scotland, supporters are getting behind our national team. Now you can welcome Mike Blair […]

6 Oct 2008 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Thrilled By Heineken Cup Ticket Sales

The 2009 Heineken Cup Final, which will be staged at Murrayfield Stadium, is currently the fastest selling final in the tournament’s 14 year history. That announcement was made at Murrayfield today at a media conference to launch this season’s competition, which kicks-off this weekend.The 2009 Heineken Cup Final, which will be staged at Murrayfield Stadium, […]

3 Oct 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Coach To Host Swru Coach And Captain Coach Ed Session

Newly appointed Scotland Women’s Head Coach, Jamie Dempsey, will participate in SWRU hosted coach update at LASSWADE rugby club on Wednesday 15 October. The session, open to all coach and captains in the women’s game, is intended to give club coaches an insight into the Scotland Women’s training programme and while also providing an excellent […]

3 Oct 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Coach To Host Swru Coach And Captain Coach Ed Session

Newly appointed Scotland Women’s Head Coach, Jamie Dempsey, will participate in SWRU hosted coach update at Lasswade rugby club on Wednesday 15 October. The session, open to all coach and captains in the women’s game, is intended to give club coaches an insight into the Scotland Women’s training programme and while also providing an excellent […]

2 Oct 2008 - Uncategorized

Excitement Builds As Scotland 7s Enter World Cup Year

Head coach Stephen Gemmell is anticipating an exciting year ahead for the Scotland 7s team as they look toward the first IRB Sevens World Series event of the season in Dubai. The tournament will be the first at the new purpose-built venue in Dubai ‘The Sevens’ – also the stage for the 2009 Rugby World […]

1 Oct 2008 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Bids For Rugby World Cup

Scottish Rugby can confirm that it has indicated to the IRB (International Rugby Board) its intention to host or co-host the Rugby World Cup, one of the world’s top five sporting events in 2015 and or 2019. Gordon McKie, Scottish Rugby’s Chief Executive said: Scottish Rugby is committed to ensuring that any decision it makes […]

30 Sep 2008 - Uncategorized

Excitement Builds As Scotland 7S Enter World Cup Year

Head coach Stephen Gemmell is anticipating an exciting year ahead for the Scotland 7s team as they look toward the first IRB Sevens World Series event of the season in Dubai. The tournament will be the first at the new purpose built venue in Dubai ‘The Sevens’ – also the stage for the 2009 Rugby […]