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5 Mar 2020 - Uncategorized

Scotland look forward to hosting France at Scotstoun

Doyle has made no changes to the side that was due to face Italy two weeks ago in a match that had to be postponed due to the concerns over the coronavirus in Italy. Mairi McDonald starts at scrum-half with Helen Nelson named at stand-off. Hannah Smith will be supported by Lisa Thomson in the […]

5 Mar 2020 - Uncategorized

Scotland look forward to hosting France at Scotstoun

Doyle has made no changes to the side that was due to face Italy two weeks ago in a match that had to be postponed due to the concerns over the coronavirus in Italy. Mairi McDonald starts at scrum-half with Helen Nelson named at stand-off. Hannah Smith will be supported by Lisa Thomson in the […]

5 Mar 2020 - Uncategorized

Three changes to Scotland 7s squad for Vancouver

Injuries to Sam Pecqueur (shoulder), Ross McCann (wrist) and Nyle Godsmark (knee) have ruled the trio out for the sixth leg of the series in Canada, where Scotland will compete in Pool D of the competition against Australia, USA and Samoa – the same line-up they faced in Los Angeles last weekend. Edinburgh wing Dougie […]

4 Mar 2020 - Uncategorized

Scotland U20 name team to face France

Lineen has made one change to the team that recorded their first victory in the tournament against Italy at Stadio Mirabello, as scrum-half Roan Frostwick swaps places with Kyle McGhie who moves to the bench. The visitors go into the game on the back of narrow losses against Wales and England, with their only victory […]

4 Mar 2020 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby confirms major public health push at Six Nations matches

A wide range of measures to protect public health being implemented at BT Murrayfield, Scotstoun and Netherdale stadiums respectively by Scottish Rugby include: • Circulating good hygiene information and NHS Scotland guidance to all spectators, players, officials, staff, volunteers, agencies, contractors, media, sponsors and guests. All information to be translated into French. • Medical staff […]

4 Mar 2020 - Uncategorized

Ned Haig Cup: Scottish Thistles set for Melrose festival

The Thistles will contain several current Scotland 7s stars who will be looking for game-time on account of the HSBC World Sevens Series legs in Singapore and Hong Kong being postponed because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) threat. The team have competed at Melrose 7s in the past, most notably winning the famous Ladies’ Cup in […]

2 Mar 2020 - Uncategorized

Sarah Beaney Cup – Corstorphine Cougars extend their lead in pool B

With the weather getting the better of the ties between Cartha Queens Park and Watsonians, Stirling County and Howe Harlequins and Ayr and Heriot’s Blues, Corstorphine Cougars game was moved to the 3G at Peffermill to make sure it could go ahead. The Cougars are top of Pool B after the bonus point win over […]

2 Mar 2020 - Uncategorized

Sarah Beaney Cup – Corstorphine Cougars extend their lead in pool B

With the weather getting the better of the ties between Cartha Queens Park and Watsonians, Stirling County and Howe Harlequins and Ayr and Heriot’s Blues, Corstorphine Cougars game was moved to the 3G at Peffermill to make sure it could go ahead. The Cougars are top of Pool B after the bonus point win over […]

2 Mar 2020 - Uncategorized

David McMillan re-appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director

David is a seasoned international executive and CEO with extensive business and corporate governance experience. As an independent, non-Executive Director he brings the requisite professional credibility, impartiality and financial skills to the Board, most notably in private equity transactions. During a period of significant change for rugby this appointment was seen by the Board as […]

1 Mar 2020 - Uncategorized

Carmichael added to Scotland squad

The 24-year-old has impressed for the Guinness PRO14 Conference B leaders since his return last year from a season-long injury layoff and will now aim to add to the two caps – which included a try-scoring debut – earned on the 2018 summer tour. Carmichael replaces Worcester Warriors back-row Cornell du Preez, while it was […]