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Month: March 2020

Stewart’s Melville No 8 Scott Alldritt had helped his team into pole position in the race for promotion from National Two, but the Inverleith men will have to wait another year at least to climb the leagues. Image: FOTOSPORT/DAVID GIBSON
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Scottish 2019-20 club season declared null and void by the SRU

31 March 2020 David Barnes 9

There will be no promotion or relegation between leagues ahead of the 2020-21 campaign …

SRU Chief Executive Mark Dodson has taken a 30 percent salary deferral. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
News

Mark Dodson to take 30 percent salary deferral in response to coronavirus crisis

31 March 2020 David Barnes 49

Executive and non-executive Board members and professional coaches will take 25 percent deferrals over five month period …

Greig Laidlaw was a big hit in Japan during last year's World Cup. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Greig Laidlaw linked with a move to Japan by French media

30 March 2020 Colin Renton Comments Off on Greig Laidlaw linked with a move to Japan by French media

Fromer Scotland captain is out of contract with Clermont Auvergne this summer and has a cult hero status in the Land of the Rising Sun …

Finn Russell is currently in lockdown in Paris. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Finn Russell looks forward to having a stronger relationship with Gregor Townsend

29 March 2020 David Barnes 11

Exiled stand-off believes there is a wilingness on both sides to find an amicable resolution to a very public spat …

Mak Wilson in action for Scotland Under-20s' in their big win over Wales at the end of the Six Nations. Image: ©Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Mak Wilson puts injury frustrations in the past to make his mark

28 March 2020 Gary Heatly Comments Off on Mak Wilson puts injury frustrations in the past to make his mark

Tight-head prop was a cornerstone of the Scotland Under-20s pack during the Six Nations and is now focussed on pushing his way into the Southern Knights Super6 team …

George Graham says he has paid his dues to rugby after 40 years at the pit-face. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson
Clubland

Interview: George Graham says the time was right to walk away

27 March 2020 David Barnes 1

Former Scotland prop says his active invovlement in rugby is over after 40 years operating at the sharp end of the game …

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Game Review: ‘Rugby 20’ has some nice touches – but there should be only one Tommy Seymour!

27 March 2020 Iain Hay 1

Iain Hay spent a few days of lockdown assessing the latest attempt at console rugby and discovered a mixed bag …

George Graham always let his Hawick players know exactly what was on his mind. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson
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George Graham steps down as Hawick head coach

26 March 2020 David Barnes 5

Former Scotland prop and assistant coach has indicated that he is taking a step back from active invovlement in rugby …

Adam Gray has passed away. Image: Scottish Rugby
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SRU Board and Council member Adam Gray passes away

26 March 2020 David Barnes 3

He was a stalwart of Stewartry rugby club as a player, captain and coach, before moving into the game’s administration …

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Super6: Andrew Kelly aims to have Heriot’s hit the ground running

26 March 2020 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Super6: Andrew Kelly aims to have Heriot’s hit the ground running

New Goldenacre head coach is determined his squad will be ready when the action resumes …

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