News

25 May 2007 - Uncategorized

Gemmell Targets Opening Tie Of London Sevens

As Scotland head coach Frank Hadden targets the IRB Rugby World Cup clash against Italy in September as one of the key fixtures of his Rugby World Cup campaign, Scotland 7s head coach Stephen Gemmell is approaching his sides first clash of the Emirates Airline London Sevens this weekend with the same verve. Speaking from […]

22 May 2007 - Uncategorized

All Black Atiga Looking For Second Success In Scotland

New Zealand Sevens have named Super 14 star and former New Zealand under-21 captain Ben Atiga in their squad for the London Sevens and the Emirates Airline Edinburgh 7s (2 and 3 June), giving the Blues’ utility back the chance to repeat the success of his last visit to Scotland. New Zealand Sevens have named […]

22 May 2007 - Uncategorized

Atiga Looking For Second Success In Scotland

New Zealand Sevens have named Super 14 star and former New Zealand under-21 captain Ben Atiga in their squad for the London Sevens and the Emirates Airline Edinburgh 7s (2 and 3 June), giving the Blues’ utility back the chance to repeat the success of his last visit to Scotland. Atiga captained New Zealand to […]

22 May 2007 - Uncategorized

Hadden Hails Development Chance

Scotland head coach Frank Hadden tonight praised the development opportunity presented by the Barclays Churchill Cup. Hadden, who is overseeing Scotland A’s involvement in this season’s competition, was speaking ahead of tomorrow’s opening match, against the USA in Henley (kick-off 6pm).Scotland head coach Frank Hadden tonight praised the development opportunity presented by the Barclays Churchill […]

21 May 2007 - Uncategorized

Norman Douglas Elected To Scottish Rugby Council

Norman Douglas (Selkirk) was tonight elected to the Scottish Rugby Council as representative of Premier Division 2 clubs. In a three-way contest run by the Premier Division 2 clubs, Douglas defeated Keith Wallace (Haddington) and David Campbell (Musselburgh).Norman Douglas (Selkirk) was tonight elected to the Scottish Rugby Council as representative of Premier Division 2 clubs. […]

21 May 2007 - Uncategorized

Swindall To Make Scotland A Debut

Steve Swindall, the 24-year-old Glasgow Warriors flanker, will make his Scotland A debut on Wednesday in the Barclays Churchill Cup opener against the USA in Henley. Elsewhere there are ten full caps in the starting line-up seeking to improve on Scotland A’s runners-up spot in last season’s competition in North America. Steve Swindall, the 24-year-old […]

17 May 2007 - Uncategorized

Hadden Challenges Scotland A Players

Coach Frank Hadden today challenged his Scotland A squad for the Barclays Churchill Cup to aim to impress over the three game tournament. Speaking as the squad convened at Murrayfield, Hadden declared: I have promised the entire squad that they will get a fair crack over the next three games. There are still opportunities for […]

16 May 2007 - Uncategorized

Brown Transfers As Sevens Stars Re-Sign

Scottish Rugby announced today that Scotland back row forward Kelly Brown will transfer to the Glasgow Warriors next season following the closure of the Border Reivers, while Scotland 7s stars Mike Adamson and Max Evans have re-signed with the West coast pro-team.Brown, who has 12 senior international caps and is a former Scotland 7s player, […]

16 May 2007 - Uncategorized

National Academy Plans Announced

Scottish Rugby today announced plans for a new National Senior Academy for Scotland coordinated from Murrayfield and the setting up of a working party to explore academy opportunities in the Borders. Related partnerships in Glasgow, Caledonia and other regions will also be examined. Scottish Rugby today announced plans for a new National Senior Academy for […]

16 May 2007 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7s

Scotland’s top points scorer in IRB Sevens events, Colin Gregor, has been called into the Scotland 7s squad for the last two legs of the 2006/07 IRB Sevens World Series – the Emirates Airline London Sevens (26 & 27 May) and the Emirates Airline Edinburgh 7s (2 & 3 June). In addition to Gregor’s inclusion […]