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10 Dec 2020 - Uncategorized

Townsend signs new Scotland deal through to Rugby World Cup 2023

Townsend took on the Scotland role in 2017 and becomes Scotland’s longest serving Head Coach of the professional era with this extension to his current agreement. The former Glasgow Warriors Head Coach has been at the helm for 40 Tests at the conclusion of the 2020 Autumn Nations Cup, with 22 victories and a draw […]

9 Dec 2020 - Uncategorized

Laidlaw’s ‘12 in 12’ marathon challenge

Chris Laidlaw, a Scotland Club XV International stand-off in his own right, is the youngest son of the former Scotland and British & Irish Lions scrum-half, Roy Laidlaw. Chris, 30, captain of Boroughmuir Bears in their inaugural season of the FOSROC Super6 and a Scottish Cup winner during his time at Meggetland, is taking a […]

8 Dec 2020 - Uncategorized

Richard ‘Dick’ Allan

Born in Glasgow on 16 March 1939, Richard Campbell Allan attended Hutchesons’ Grammar School in the city before going on to play for their FP side. Blessed with a devastating break, he had the distinction of being the first player to be capped from his club and was also a Scottish international swimmer. His rugby […]

8 Dec 2020 - Uncategorized

Richard ‘Dick’ Allan

Born in Glasgow on 16 March 1939, Richard Campbell Allan attended Hutchesons’ Grammar School in the city before going on to play for their FP side. Blessed with a devastating break, he had the distinction of being the first player to be capped from his club and was also a Scottish international swimmer. His rugby […]

4 Dec 2020 - Uncategorized

Eales banned following second offence

UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) collected an In-competition urine Sample from Mr Eales on 23 February 2019 after a match between his team, Preston Lodge RFC and Dumfries Saints RFC. Analysis of Mr Eales’ A Sample returned an Adverse Analytical Finding (AAF) for stanozolol. Stanozolol is an anabolic steroid that is derived from testosterone. The drug is […]

4 Dec 2020 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby and iPRO Extend Partnership Until 2023

iPRO supplies Scottish Rugby, the governing body for rugby union in Scotland, with iPRO Hydrate – a refreshing range of sports drinks packed with natural ingredients, containing the recommended daily amount of Vitamin C and added B Vitamins, as well as being caffeine-free and low in sugar. This successful partnership will see healthy hydration provided […]

3 Dec 2020 - Uncategorized

John Jeffrey appointed as Chairman of Scottish Rugby

The Board was unanimous in its support for Jeffrey to continue as Chairman, given his great wealth of experience and knowledge of the game in Scotland and internationally. The appointment of Jeffrey will continue to provide vital experience, expertise and continuity to the leadership of the Board over the coming years. His influence across the […]

3 Dec 2020 - Uncategorized

Scotland make six changes for Autumn Nations Cup visit to Dublin

Captain Stuart Hogg is in line to win his 80th Scotland cap, moving him into 7th position on the list of Scotland male internationalists immediately behind Gregor Townsend in 6th on 82 appearances and current assistant coach, Mike Blair 5th, who finished his Scotland career with 85 caps. Duncan Taylor has been selected at inside […]

1 Dec 2020 - Uncategorized

2021 Autumn Internationals Fixtures Announced

The fixtures, announced today, see the home side take on the current world champions South Africa, Australia and a third side, which will be announced in due course. The matches will be played at BT Murrayfield on the weekends of 6, 13 and 20 November 2021 respectively. Scotland’s previous home games at BT Murrayfield have […]

30 Nov 2020 - Uncategorized

2022 Commonwealth Games selection standards revealed for Scotland 7s teams

All the sports policies follow the criteria laid down in the CGS General Selection Policy with athletes again being required to demonstrate potential to show a top six performance at the Games, each sport to meet its stated performance aims and for all athletes to have a positive experience at the Games. A further key […]