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Month: October 2019

Edinburgh Rugby

Henry Pyrgos demands greater consistency from Edinburgh

31 October 2019 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Henry Pyrgos demands greater consistency from Edinburgh

Scrum-half says increased maturity in squad needs to be reflected in results …

Jonny Gray will miss Glasgow Warriors' first European champions Cup matches. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Warriors

Jonny Gray is given a six-week break from Glasgow Warriors duty

31 October 2019 David Barnes 1

Ali Price could be back in time to play European opener against Sale Sharks …

A Vern Cotter return to Scotland won't be happening any time soon. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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That was the month that was: October 2019

31 October 2019 Colin Renton Comments Off on That was the month that was: October 2019

Colin Renton’s unique take on the news stories from around the world of rugby during September 2019 which you maybe didn’t see anywhere else …

Scotland international Annabel Sergeant is part of the academy programme. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
News

SRU announces FOSROC Academy ‘supported’ player intake for 2019-20

31 October 2019 David Barnes 1

35 male and female players will be assisted on a part-time basis …

Dave Rennie has recalled the brothers Peter and George Horne for tomorrow night's match against Southern Kings.
Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors v Southern Kings: Rennie calls up six World Cup players

31 October 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on Glasgow Warriors v Southern Kings: Rennie calls up six World Cup players

Adam Hastings, Pete and George Horne, DTH van der Merwe, Zander Fagerson and George Turner challenged to add impetus after slow start to season …

Edinburgh Rugby

Simon Hickey hopes Edinburgh’s new style will be his key to No 10

30 October 2019 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Simon Hickey hopes Edinburgh’s new style will be his key to No 10

Stand-off played second fiddle to Jaco van der Walt last season, but believes more expansive approach is suited to his natural game …

Dave Rennie with co-captain ahead of last season's home Champions Cup clash against Saracens. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Features

Opinion: Warriors supporters should shed few tears over loss of Rennie

30 October 2019 Iain Morrison 7

When New Zealander departs at end of this season it will present Glasgow with an opportunity to find a head coach able to drive the club forward once again …

Robert Douglas and Calum Smith have been scoring tries for fun so far this season.
Clubland

Dumfries Saints double-down on promotion push after cup exit

30 October 2019 Gary Heatly Comments Off on Dumfries Saints double-down on promotion push after cup exit

Robert Douglas and Calum Smith have been in prolific scoring form for Park Farm side in National Two and have no thoughts of letting up …

DTH van der Merwe warms up ahead of Canada's World Cup pool clash against New Zealand. Image: David Gibson
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Typhoon tragedy gives Warriors winger DTH van der Merwe perspective

29 October 2019 David Barnes 1

Canada winger had a frustrating World Cup and is determined to put things right playing club rugby for Glasgow Warriors …

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Edinburgh in no rush to bring big guns back into action

29 October 2019 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Edinburgh in no rush to bring big guns back into action

Squad to face Benetton unlikely to show substantial changes …

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