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16 Feb 2008 - Uncategorized

Southwell: Scotland Can Learn From Munster Defeat

Hugo Southwell believes the lessons Edinburgh learnt from the home defeat at the hands of Munster on Friday can be put to good use when Scotland travel to face Ireland in Dublin when the RBS 6 Nations championship resumes next weekend.Edinburgh’s winning streak came to abrupt halt at The Castle when a second half try […]

15 Feb 2008 - Uncategorized

Asics Or 7S, Scotland Aim To Be Best

Scotland’s most successful sevens coach, who also doubles as Scottish Rugby’s Academy manager, Stephen Gemmell was in Glasgow today at the launch of a new two year footwear partnership between the Academy and ASICS. The deal was unveiled at Greaves Sports by Gemmell, Academy and Scotland 7s players Jamie Hunter and Scott Forrest and Ryoji […]

12 Feb 2008 - Uncategorized

Robinson Welcomes Back Scotland Quartet

Andy Robinson has welcomed back Scotland internationalists Allister Hogg, Gavin Kerr and Hugo Southwell into the starting line-up for the Magners League match against Munster on Friday evening (15 February, kick off 7.30pm) while Nick De Luca is named amongst the replacements as Edinburgh aim to record their fifth successive league win. All four played […]

12 Feb 2008 - Uncategorized

Robinson Welcomes Back Scotland Quartet

Andy Robinson has welcomed back Scotland internationalists Allister Hogg, Gavin Kerr and Hugo Southwell into the starting line-up for the Magners League match against Munster on Friday evening (15 February, kick off 7.30pm) while Nick De Luca is named amongst the replacements as Edinburgh aim to record their fifth successive league win. All four played […]

11 Feb 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7S 14-22 Argentina 7S

Scotland were unable to reach the Plate finals on day two of the USA Sevens in San Diego having continued to prove their class on day one of the tournament. Scotland reached their ninth consecutive Cup quarter-final in San Diego but Scotland 7s coach Stephen Gemmell now wants his troops to spread their performances over […]

11 Feb 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Injury Update

Three Scotland players were unable to take a full part in training today following the weekend loss to Wales in the RBS 6 Nations Championship. Captain Jason White, who retired with a head knock in the first-half in Cardiff, is improving. Scotland team doctor James Robson said: Jason will continue to be assessed on a […]

10 Feb 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Reach Ninth Successive Quarter Final

The Scotland 7s team reached their nine consecutive Cup quarter-final in the early hours this morning. Competing in the fourth leg of the IRB Sevens World Series in San Diego (USA), the Scots edged their way through to the knock-out stages of the Cup competition having worked their way through the challenging Pool A which […]

10 Feb 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotswomen Suffer Defeat In Wales

Wales Women 23 Scotland Women 6. Scotland’s women were beaten 23-6 by a solid Welsh performance in the international at Taff’s Wells this afternoon. Scotland’s points came from the boot of Sarah Gill who kicked penalties on either side of the 40 minute mark.Wales Women 23 Scotland Women 6. Scotland’s women were beaten 23-6 by […]

8 Feb 2008 - Uncategorized

Strain Scores But Scotland Feel Pressure

John Jeffrey highlighted some positives from Scotland’s U20 team after watching the side suffer a 27-10 defeat to Wales at Rodney Parade and believes the players are learning valuable lessons from the tournament.John Jeffrey highlighted some positives from Scotland’s U20 team after watching the side suffer a 27-10 defeat to Wales at Rodney Parade and […]

7 Feb 2008 - Uncategorized

Mixed Fortunes For Scotland

Scotland’s women’s teams had a mixed set of results over the weekend. Scotland Women Development won a tough encounter against the British Army’s Women’s side whilst the SWRU U18 squad were defeated by England Colleges.Scotland’s women’s teams had a mixed set of results over the weekend. Scotland Women Development won a tough encounter against the […]