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11 Nov 2019 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7s finish third in Elche Tournament

Drawn in Pool A, the Scots beat local invitational side Viator 33-0 in the opener, before going on to beat Portugal 33-14. In Saturday’s final game, Ciaran Beattie’s side went down to Ireland 26-17, a result which meant they qualified for the quarter-finals of the cup competition. On Sunday, Scotland went up against Wales for […]

11 Nov 2019 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7s finish third in Elche Tournament

Drawn in Pool A, the Scots beat local invitational side Viator 33-0 in the opener, before going on to beat Portugal 33-14. In Saturday’s final game, Ciaran Beattie’s side went down to Ireland 26-17, a result which meant they qualified for the quarter-finals of the cup competition. On Sunday, Scotland went up against Wales for […]

11 Nov 2019 - Uncategorized

Doyle names squad for Tests at Scotstoun

The squad, which features four uncapped players combined with a raft of experienced players, will play against Wales on Sunday 17 November and Japan on Sunday 24 November. Both Tests will be held at Scotstoun and will be broadcast live via BBC Alba (for the Wales match) and the Scottish Rugby website (Japan). Announced as […]

8 Nov 2019 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7s set for Elche Tournament

Scotland 7s continue their preparation for the upcoming HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in this weekend’s international Elche 7s near Valencia in Spain – to access a live stream of the games visit https://elche7s.com/en-directo/. Added to the squad for this weekend’s Spanish fixtures are Edinburgh Accies playmaker Richard Mill and Callum Young, of Jed-Forest, both […]

8 Nov 2019 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7s set for Elche Tournament

Scotland 7s continue their preparation for the upcoming HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in this weekend’s international Elche 7s near Valencia in Spain – to access a live stream of the games visit https://elche7s.com/en-directo/. Added to the squad for this weekend’s Spanish fixtures are Edinburgh Accies playmaker Richard Mill and Callum Young, of Jed-Forest, both […]

8 Nov 2019 - Uncategorized

IN FOCUS: FOSROC Super6 leads a new pathway

Although there have been arguments over aspects of the new set-up, the majority of observers have agreed that the gulf between club rugby and pro team rugby was too wide for young players to make the leap. FOSROC Super6 is designed to bridge that gap, and there is general agreement that the new pathway will […]

8 Nov 2019 - Uncategorized

FOSROC Super6 team announcements

Preview: Boroughmuir Bears v Stirling County FOSROC Super6 begins in earnest this evening at Meggetland as Boroughmuir Bears and Stirling County meet in the inaugural fixture of Scottish rugby’s new flagship club tournament. The hosts are led by stand-off Chris Laidlaw and feature two FOSROC Academy Stage 3 players in their starting XV in the […]

7 Nov 2019 - Uncategorized

Squads announced ahead of FOSROC Super6 opener

Over 1,000 tickets have been purchased for the curtain-raiser at Meggetland, which kicks off under the lights at 7.30pm. Since their appointments, the Head Coaches have had the task of assembling their squad of players for the maiden FOSROC Super6 competition. In the Stirling squad, Rayner Kennedy leads the team after recovering from surgery which […]

7 Nov 2019 - Uncategorized

2021 contracts announced

In addition to the eight players supported last season, Elizabeth Musgrove (Darlington Mowden Park) and Hannah Smith (Watsonians) will receive support through 2021 contracts. This takes the total number of 2021 contracted players to ten for the season. The contracts come in varying forms and support players either through direct monetary support or through a […]

6 Nov 2019 - Uncategorized

Murchie names his captain ahead of Heriot’s clash

McCallum is Ayr’s most decorated captain and has also led the Scotland Club XV side on numerous occasions. The dynamic number eight showcased his credentials to Murchie last season when the side won a historic league and cup double. Gregor Henry took over the reins of Ayr RFC earlier in the year when McCallum moved […]