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Month: June 2020

Pete Horne and Chris Fusaro, seen here about to start socially distanced training at Murrayfield, both gained valuable exposure to the pro game whilst playing for Scotland 7s on their way to becoming key members of the Glasgow Warriors squad during the last decade. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Scotland 7s squad left in limbo but long-term future is assured

30 June 2020 David Barnes 3

Director of performance rugby Jim Mallinder insists that the developmental value of the programme means that any link-up with England and Wales will be for the Olympics only …

Melrose have finally been forced to admit defeat in their battle to get 7s festival played. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson
Melrose RFC

Melrose ‘battered and bruised’ but determined to bounce back from 7s cancellation

30 June 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on Melrose ‘battered and bruised’ but determined to bounce back from 7s cancellation

It is the first time since World War Two that the world-famous, historic event at The Greenyards has not gone ahead …

On the move: Ewan Johnson has moved from Racing 92 to join Biarritz. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson
News

That was the month that was: June 2020

30 June 2020 Colin Renton Comments Off on That was the month that was: June 2020

Colin Renton provides a quick run through of some of the comings and goings across the rugby globe as the sport eases out of the Covid-19 lockdown …

Thomas Lambert is switching from Sydney University in Australia to the Glasgow Warriors Academy after impressing for Scotland Under-20s last season. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Ayrshire Bulls

FOSROC Academy Stage 3 players for 2020-21 season announced

30 June 2020 David Barnes 1

Closer alignment with pro teams should accelerate development and allow coaches to better assess the best youngsters coming through the system …

Rufus McLean scores for Scotland Under-20s against France during the recent Six Nations. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors sign Scotland Under-20s star Rufus McLean

29 June 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on Glasgow Warriors sign Scotland Under-20s star Rufus McLean

Pacy winger/full-back will compete against Tommy Seymour, Niko Matawalu, Kyle Steyn and Lee Jones for game-time …

Scott Hastings will be among the guest speakers at a 'virtual' dinner being organised by the Scottish Rugby Blog to help support clubs during the Covid-19 crisis. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson
Clubland

Scott Hastings and Dougie Donnelly among speakers at ‘virtual’ dinner for all clubs in Scotland

28 June 2020 The Offside Line Team 5

Event being organised by the Scottish Rugby Blog on 24th July to raise cash for clubs impacted by the Covid-19 crisis …

Nathan Chamberlain is likely to see much more game time with Edinburgh next season than previously anticipated. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Edinburgh Rugby

Richard Cockerill ready to ‘roll the dice’ with Nathan Chamberlain

26 June 2020 David Barnes 2

Edinburgh head coach says that he is in no rush to leave the club when his current contract runs out at the end of next season …

Scottish Rugby are hoping to be given permission to allow a crowd of 1,000 to the Edinburgh versus Glasgow Warriors game on 22nd August. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson
Edinburgh Rugby

Scottish Government consider allowing fans into Edinburgh versus Glasgow match

26 June 2020 David Barnes 3

Scottish Rugby have proposed using Murrayfield as a potential test venue with around 1,000 spectators permitted entry to watch the game …

Sam Kitchen came to Edinburgh's attention whilst playing for Ayrshire Bulls last season. Image: George McMillan
Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh look to get more bang for their buck with Sam Kitchen signing

26 June 2020 David Barnes 4

Australian hooker joins capital outfit on a partnership contract with Super6 franchise Ayrshire Bulls …

Edinburgh are headed to France for their Challenge Cup quarter-final clash against Bordeaux-Begles in mid-September. Image: David Gibson
Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh’s Challenge Cup quarter-final timing confirmed

25 June 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on Edinburgh’s Challenge Cup quarter-final timing confirmed

Richard Cockerill’s side will play Bordeaux-Begles at Stade Chaban-Delmas on the weekend of 18th to 20th September …

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