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Month: January 2020

Stuart Hogg will lead Scotland against Ireland in their Six Nations opener. Image: Fotosport / David Gibson
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Ireland v Scotland: defiant Stuart Hogg knows it is time to walk the walk

31 January 2020 David Barnes 1

Six Nations opener against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium offers beleaguered team an opportunity to move on from World Cup disappointment
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Scotland’s Ewan MacDougall tackles John Foley. Image: Craig Watson ©
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Sloppy start leaves Scotland Club XV with too much ground to make up

31 January 2020 Alan Lorimer 5

Scott Wight’s side have a lot of ground to make-up in next week’s Darlida Cup second-leg in Dublin, but now know what to expect …

Hooker Ewan Ashman scored the first of Scotland Under-20s' four tries against Ireland. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson
International

Late try secures consolation bonus point for Scotland U20s versus Ireland

31 January 2020 The Offside Line Team 1

Replacement stand-off Cameron Scott touches down in the fifth minute of injury time as Sean Lineen’s men show fighting spirit …

Luca Bardelli breaks for GHA during their National Youth League Under-18 Cup quarter-final win over Ellon. Image: Colin Robinson
Ayr RFC

Final places up for grabs in National Youth League Under-18s Cup

31 January 2020 Alan Lorimer 1

GHA take on Hawick Youth and Shogun Conference winners Ayr/Wellington face Jed-Forest in a Saturday double-header at Oriam …

Former Scotland great Andy irvine believes his fellow full-back can be a big success as captain if he can keep his cool. Image: David Gibson/Fotosport
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Ireland v Scotland: Andy Irvine backs Stuart Hogg to lead from the back

31 January 2020 Bryn Palmer Comments Off on Ireland v Scotland: Andy Irvine backs Stuart Hogg to lead from the back

Former Scotland great recognises that the team face a tough Six Nations as they look to rebuild following World Cup disappointment …

Rachel Malcolm
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Women’s Six Nations: Scotland make three changes for Ireland game

31 January 2020 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Women’s Six Nations: Scotland make three changes for Ireland game

RACHEL Malcolm and Chloe Rollie return to the Scotland line-up for Sunday’s Six Nations opener against Ireland, while Mairi McDonald makes her first start after coming off the bench in the 36-12 victory over Spain …

Cartha Queens Park RFC

National One preview: Heriot’s aim to keep Biggar in their sights

31 January 2020 Gary Heatly Comments Off on National One preview: Heriot’s aim to keep Biggar in their sights

A top of the table finish seems unlikely but Goldenacre men are determined to keep the pressure on …

Hamilton Bulls and GHK meet for the third time this season at Annielsand on Friday night. Image: Neil Mitchell
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National Two preview: GHK and Hamilton Bulls set to reprise Cup drama

31 January 2020 Gary Heatly Comments Off on National Two preview: GHK and Hamilton Bulls set to reprise Cup drama

Dumfries Saints and Kirkcaldy to battle it out for valuable league points as the battle for promotion places goes to the wire …

Scotland Club XV captain Fergus Scott in action for Currie Chieftains. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson
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Skipper Fergus Scott backs Scotland Club XV to confound expectations against Ireland

30 January 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on Skipper Fergus Scott backs Scotland Club XV to confound expectations against Ireland

Currie Chieftains hooker says the team has prepared well and have a unity which will make up for a lack of experience in Dalriada Cup clash …

Sean Lineen has challenged hi Scotland Under-20s team to stand-up and be counted against Ireland this weekend. Image: FOTOSPORT/DAVID GIBSON
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U20s: Ireland v Scotland: Six Nations is about delivery not development, says Lineen

30 January 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on U20s: Ireland v Scotland: Six Nations is about delivery not development, says Lineen

Head coach believes back-row pairing of captain Rory Darge and Connor Boyle will drive up standards as age-grade side look to make their mark …

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