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24 Apr 2007 - Uncategorized

Super Sevens Schedule For Edinburgh Leg

The International Rugby Board (IRB) and Scottish Rugby today announced the pools and schedule for the Emirates Airline Edinburgh 7s 2007, which will be held at Murrayfield on 2 and 3 June. The draw features all 12 core teams – Scotland, Fiji, Samoa, New Zealand, South Africa, England, France, Australia, Kenya, Canada, Argentina and Portugal […]

23 Apr 2007 - Uncategorized

Dubai Sets Tone As Cusiter Backs Edinburgh 7s

Scotland scrum-half Chris Cusiter has given a ringing endorsement to the eagerly anticipated rugby party of the summer – the Emirates Airline Edinburgh 7s – having taken time to visit the IRB event in Dubai in December.British and Irish Lions star Cusiter, who announced last week that he has signed for Perpignan, travelled to the […]

23 Apr 2007 - Uncategorized

Scots Handed Tough Twickenham Ties

Scotland 7s head coach Stephen Gemmell has spoken of the challenge his side face in the penultimate leg of the IRB Sevens World Series which hits Twickenham, London on 26-27 May. The Scots have been drawn alongside title chasers New Zealand, who are only 14 points off the top spot in the IRB Sevens Standings, […]

23 Apr 2007 - Uncategorized

Wandies Find Top Form

A week after a disappointing defeat to rivals Royal High, Murrayfield Wanderers put in one of their best performances this season in a 14 try victory against Watsonians. A sunny day and a dry pitch made for a fast-flowing game of rugby which pleased Wandies coaches Murciano and Christie as well as the spectators at […]

20 Apr 2007 - Uncategorized

Scots Put Minis Through Their Paces In Ireland

Members of the Scotland Under-19 team put the CIYMS RFC Mini Section through their paces in glorious sunshine at the weekend while they are in Belfast for the IRB Under 19 World Championship.Members of the Scotland Uunder-19 team put the CIYMS RFC Mini Section through their paces in glorious sunshine at the weekend while they […]

18 Apr 2007 - Uncategorized

See Scotland A At Twickenham For Just£1

Young Scottish rugby fans have the perfect chance to watch the latest re-enactment of international rugby’s oldest rivalry next month. Scotland A travel to Twickenham to take on England Saxons in the Barclays Churchill Cup on Monday 28 May (kick-off 3pm) and under-16s are being admitted to the match for just£1, provided they’re accompanied by […]

18 Apr 2007 - Uncategorized

Wandies Outmuscled By Royal High

Sundays match between these two Edinburgh rivals was billed as a potential league decider, with both teams having lost one game each so far this season. In a game where neither back line saw too much of the ball, it was the visitors who threw down the gauntlet and proved it will be hard to […]

17 Apr 2007 - Uncategorized

Reivers New Image Festival Kicks Off On Wednesday

Around 450 schoolchildren from all over the Borders will take part in the Border Reivers New Image Festival tomorrow morning at Netherdale, kicking off at 10am. New Image rugby is a fast-flowing, non-contact version of the game and the Reivers squad will be on hand to referee and participate in the tournament which sees 40 […]

17 Apr 2007 - Uncategorized

Sweet Revenge For Under-19S Over Fiji

Scotland Under-19 achieved sweet success tonight with a revenge win over Fiji in the IRB Under 19 World Championship, coming from behind to beat the islanders 11-7 at Belfast Harlequins ground in their first win of the tournament. Coach Peter Wright was clearly relieved and proud of his young squad. He said: It was hard […]

16 Apr 2007 - Uncategorized

Captain Ally Backs Captain Fraser

Scotland international and former Scotland Under-19 captain Allister Hogg has backed current Scotland Under-19 captain Fraser McKenzie during the IRB Under-19 World Championship in Belfast, tipping the young back row as a serious contender in the future of Scottish rugby.Scotland international and former Scotland Under-19 captain Allister Hogg has backed current Scotland Under-19 captain Fraser […]