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10 Apr 2007 - Uncategorized

Eleven To Make First Start

Scotland under-18 are granting first starts to all the players in their squad who were on the bench for their opening defeat by England for tomorrows match against Italy in the RBS 6 Nations U18 Festival. Eleven players therefore are drafted in for the match, which kicks-off at Hughenden, Glasgow at 7.30pm. Admission is free.Scotland […]

10 Apr 2007 - Uncategorized

Guedroudj Called Up For Under-19S

Scotland Under-19 have called up Aberdeen GSFP winger Redha Guedroudj in place of Dunfermlines Jonny Smart, who has suffered a hamstring injury and will take no further part in the IRB Under 19 World Championship in Belfast. Scotland take on Fiji in their final pool match in Belfast this Friday (13 April) at Shaws Bridge, […]

10 Apr 2007 - Uncategorized

Joint Statement From Scottish Rugby And Scottish Borders Council

Scottish Rugby, Scottish Borders Council and other interested parties met today and had a constructive discussion about the potential options for professional rugby in the Scottish Borders. Scottish Rugby, Scottish Borders Council and other interested parties met today and had a constructive discussion about the potential options for professional rugby in the Scottish Borders. It […]

10 Apr 2007 - Uncategorized

Life In The Fast Laney

Former Scotland internationalist Brendan Laney has jumped on the chance to be a part of the Hong Kong Rugby Festival which culminates with the Hong Kong Sevens – which will see the Scotland 7s team compete against the top rugby sevens countries in the world. Laney will join in the fun next week alongside one of […]

10 Apr 2007 - Uncategorized

Scots Eighth After Sixth Event

Scotland took four points from the Australian leg of the IRB Sevens World Series and currently lie in eighth position, on 18 points between Australia (26) and Kenya (16) after six events on the circuit. Adelaide was won by Fiji to increase their lead at the top of the series table.Scotland took four points from […]

10 Apr 2007 - Uncategorized

Tragedy Hits Women’S Rugby

Tragedy hit women’s rugby last weekend with sudden death of Jane Anderson. Tragedy hit women’s rugby last weekend with the sudden death of Jane Anderson. Jane started her playing career with Kirkcaldy Ladies before moving to Queen Margaret’s University College WRFC. Although she ‘retired’ from playing, she continued to have a love of rugby, assisting […]

9 Apr 2007 - Uncategorized

Devastating Defeat For Under-19S

SCOTLAND UNDER-19 12 IRELAND UNDER-19 13 Scotland Under-19 suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of Ireland in their second pool match of the IRB Under 19 World Championship in Belfast, losing 13-12 as the hosts scored a converted try to win in the final seconds at Ravenhill this evening. SCOTLAND UNDER-19 12 IRELAND UNDER-19 […]

9 Apr 2007 - Uncategorized

Taylor Called Up

Merchiston Castle School lock James Taylor has been called into the Scotland under-18 squad for the remainder of the RBS 6 Nations U18 Festival in Glasgow this week. Taylor replaces Fraser Galbraith (George Watsons College) who was concussed yesterday at Burnbrae where Scotland lost 6-15 to their English counterparts.Merchiston Castle School lock James Taylor has […]

8 Apr 2007 - Uncategorized

Scots Exit Adelaide In Plate Semis

Scotland 7s 5, South Africa 7s 42 Scotland found themselves down 26-0 at the break but fought back as Mike Adamson crossed the whitewash for the Scots. However, Scotland couldn’t contain the power of the South Africans and were duly knocked out of the Plate final.Scotland 7s 5, South Africa 7s 42 Scotland found themselves […]

8 Apr 2007 - Uncategorized

Scots Knocked Out Of Cup By Rampant Kiwis

Scotland 7s 14, New Zealand 7s 40 Scotland 7s were knocked out of the Adelaide Cup tournament this morning by New Zealand who currently occupy the third spot in the World Sevens Standings. The scores were level at 14-14 at half time after Mike Adamson and Ross Rennie crossed for the Scots, Adamson converting both.Scotland […]