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21 Jan 2008 - Uncategorized

Falkirk To Host Scotland U-20 Games

Scotland A and Scotland under-20 will be returning to familiar territory for their international programme over the next few months. Scotland A will face their Irish counterparts at McDiarmid Park, Perth in February, while the national under-20 side will do battle with their French and English equivalents at Falkirk Stadium.Scotland A and Scotland under-20 will […]

20 Jan 2008 - Uncategorized

Two To Make Scotland 7S Debut

Scrum-half Greig Laidlaw and flanker Neil Rodger have been named for the first time in the Scotland 7s squad for the next two legs on the IRB World Series circuit. Laidlaw, nephew of the former Scotland and British Lions scrum-half, Roy, and Rodger, a graduate from last year’s Scotland under-18 team, are named in the […]

17 Jan 2008 - Uncategorized

Uncapped Trio Listed In 6 Nations Squad

Three uncapped players have been included in the Scotland Women’s squad for the forthcoming RBS 6 Nations Championship. Back-row forwards Alex Pratt and Mary Lafaiki and stand-off Julie Sanaghan are among 23 players listed who will convene at Murrayfield for training next weekend (Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 January).Three uncapped players have been included in […]

14 Jan 2008 - Uncategorized

Hall Added To Scotland Squad

Glasgow Warriors hooker Dougie Hall has been called up for today’s Scotland training session in preparation for the start of the 2008 RBS 6 Nations Championship next month.Hadden enlisted Hall following the Warriors away win over Viadana in the Heineken Cup.Scotland’s most capped player, Scott Murray, was also called up as well as props_Bruce Douglas_and […]

14 Jan 2008 - Uncategorized

Quartet Called Up To Scotland Session

Four additional forwards were called up for today’s Scotland training session in preparation for the start of the 2008 RBS 6 Nations Championship next month. Props Craig Smith (Edinburgh) and Bruce Douglas (Llanelli Scarlets), hooker Dougie Hall (Glasgow Warriors) and lock Scott Murray (Montauban) were added for the squad session at Murrayfield by head coach […]

9 Jan 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Gear Up For The Us Pool A!

It’s a pretty formidable draw for Scotland 7s in San Diego next monthIt’s a tough challenge but one to relish, according to Scotland 7s coach Stephen Gemmell, as his side is drawn along with New Zealand, Wales and France in Pool A for the American leg of the IRB Sevens World Series tournament.’We played France […]

8 Jan 2008 - Uncategorized

Cairns Named In Scotland Squad

Ben Cairns was one of 13 Edinburgh players named in a 35-man Scotland squad for training next week as preparations intensify for the 2008 RBS 6 Nations Championship.Scotland coach Frank Hadden also confirmed that back-row forward Jason White would continue as Scotland captain, the role that he first took on in the 2005 Autumn Tests.White […]

8 Jan 2008 - Uncategorized

Cairns On Scotland Call-Up

Ben Cairns admits he was thrilled to be named in Scotland coach Frank Hadden’s 35-man training squad ahead of the RBS 6 Nations tournament, which starts in February.The 22-year-old the youngest back in Edinburgh’s starting line-up has been rewarded for his enterprising start to the season; scoring three tries in his previous five games.And the […]

8 Jan 2008 - Uncategorized

Scotland Under-18 Step Up A Gear

Forty players attended a Scotland under-18 training camp at Murrayfield as preparations are stepped up for the Six Nations Under-18 Festival in Cork this spring. The players were selected after their performances during the two national under-18 development sessions that were held in September, school and community club games in Scotland and the Scottish Exiles […]

8 Jan 2008 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Appoints Director Of Communications And Public Affairs

Scottish Rugby today announces the appointment of Dominic McKay as Director of Communications and Public Affairs. This role will contribute directly to the governing body’s strategy and lead the development and management at national, regional and local levels, of effective communications and public relations campaigns and initiatives including corporate and public affairs. Scottish Rugby today […]