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3 Jun 2007 - Uncategorized

New Zealand Double In Murrayfield Sevens

New Zealand took the honours at Murrayfield this afternoon. They won the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens, beating Samoa 34-5 in the final, and by doing so they edged past Fiji to regain the IRB World Series trophy.New Zealand took the honours at Murrayfield this afternoon. They won the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens, beating Samoa 34-5 […]

2 Jun 2007 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7S Make History

South Africa 7s 17, Scotland 7s 24 The Scotland 7s team made history at Murrayfield today on the first day of the Emirates Airline Edinburgh 7s, the climax of the 2006/07 IRB Sevens World Series. They re-wrote the history books, beating a top four team for the first time and topping their pool at the […]

1 Jun 2007 - Uncategorized

Duncan Macrae

Scottish Rugby is saddened to learn of the death of former Scotland centre Duncan Macrae last month at the age of 92. Macrae, born in Balmacara near Kyle of Lochalsh in November 1914, won the first of his nine caps in a 13-6 away victory over Wales in Swansea in 1937.Scottish Rugby is saddened to […]

1 Jun 2007 - Uncategorized

Jackson Drafted Into Scotland 7S Squad

Senior National Academy player Ruaridh Jackson has been called into the Scotland 7s squad for the Emirates Airline Edinburgh 7s at Murrayfield on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 June. Jackson (Glasgow Warriors and Cartha Queens Park) replaces Max Evans (Glasgow Warriors) who has not recovered sufficiently from a hamstring tweak suffered during last weekends Emirates […]

31 May 2007 - Uncategorized

Hadden Calls On Scots To Finish On A High

Frank Hadden has made six changes in personnel and three further positional switches for Scotland A’s final match in the Barclays Churchill Cup against their Irish counterparts at Twickenham on Saturday. Drafted in to the side that started the 3-18 loss to England Saxons on Monday are centres Calum MacRae and Graeme Morrison, wing Thom […]

31 May 2007 - Uncategorized

Mull Sevens Informal Tour Report

Incredibly, the Ladies section has appointed a new web correspondent for the coming season: Natalie Nicholls. Incredibly, the Ladies section has appointed a new web correspondent for the coming season: Natalie Nicholls. Without any delay, Natalie starts her new career by providing a report on the Ladies tour to the Mull Sevens. In keeping with […]

31 May 2007 - Uncategorized

Teams Ready For Down-To-The-Wire Final Leg

With just two days to go to the Emirates Airline Edinburgh 7s, the final leg of the world renowned IRB Sevens World Series, the 16 international teams have settled in well and are gearing up for the weekend’s action, that will see the overall series winner decided on the international pitch at Murrayfield. Holders Fiji […]

29 May 2007 - Uncategorized

Kydd And Lamont Ruled Out Of Final Match

Scotland A will be without two of their backs through injury for their final match in the Barclays Churchill Cup at Twickenham on Saturday. Centre Robbie Kydd (Northampton Saints) and full-back Rory Lamont (Glasgow Warriors) have both been ruled out after medical assessment today.Scotland A will be without two of their backs through injury for […]

28 May 2007 - Uncategorized

Scots Struggle Against Saxons

England Saxons 18 -3 Scotland A Scotland failed to impress at Twickenham today as they were put to the sword by a very physical England Saxons side. Scotland were under pressure in the opening stages and only once managed to get the ball out of their own half before England started putting points on the […]

27 May 2007 - Uncategorized

Scots Exit London Sevens In Plate Semis

Australia 7s 15, Scotland 7s 5 A defeat to Australia saw Scotland leave the Emirates Airline London Sevens in the Plate semi-final stages. After the game, head coach Stephen Gemmell said: I’m disappointed again. It’s a great opportunity missed, especially given that we are capable of beating Australia [Scotland beat Australia 17-7 in the USA […]