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Month: September 2020

Magnus Bradbury is determined to start the 2020-21 season with a bang for Edinburgh. Image: ©Craig Watson
Edinburgh Rugby

Magnus Bradbury eyes a big season for both Edinburgh and Scotland

30 September 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on Magnus Bradbury eyes a big season for both Edinburgh and Scotland

Edinburgh No8 is ready to seize the opportunity presented by Viliame Mata’s recent injury setback …

Richard Cockerill says his team is ready for the challenges which will be thrown at them as rugby battles through the COVID-19 crisis. Image: ©Craig Watson
Edinburgh Rugby

Richard Cockerill urges PRO14 to consider introducing a salary cap

29 September 2020 David Barnes 5

Edinburgh head coach believes that professional rugby has to be ready to adapt in order to survive the COVID-19 crisis …

Bill Mata will miss the start of the 2020-21 season with an ankle injury. Image: ©Craig Watson
Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh No8 Bill Mata out for six to eight weeks with ankle injury

29 September 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on Edinburgh No8 Bill Mata out for six to eight weeks with ankle injury

Fijian international will undergo surgery on Thursday meaning he will miss the start of Edinburgh’s 2020-21 season …

Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg are on the five player short-list for 2020 European Player of the Year. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg make shortlist for European Player of the Year award

29 September 2020 David Barnes 4

The two Scots are up against Semi Radradra, Sam Simmonds and Virimi Vakatawa for prestigious award with the winner announced after next month’s Heineken Champions Cup Final …

James Dalgleish and Gregor Christie have signed with Watsonians ahead of the Super6 Sprint series which gets going at the end of October. Image: Graham Gaw
News

Watsonians announce two new signings ahead of ‘Super6 Sprint’

29 September 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on Watsonians announce two new signings ahead of ‘Super6 Sprint’

Scrum-half Gregor Christie and stand-off James Dalgleish have been recruited as Myreside men look to build on positive first campaign …

Danny Wilson putting his squad through their paces at training yesterday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Warriors

Leone Nakarawa is back but may not play for Glasgow Warriors until December

28 September 2020 David Barnes 1

Head coach Danny Wilson explained that Fijian utility-forward must self-isolate for two weeks and will then be away on Nations Cup duty …

Adam Hastings
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Adam Hastings looks forward to renewed competition for Scotland No 10 jersey

27 September 2020 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Adam Hastings looks forward to renewed competition for Scotland No 10 jersey

Glasgow stand-off has been encouraged by more mature displays of late for both club and country …

Calum MacRae
Edinburgh Rugby

Calum MacRae backs Edinburgh to make amends for missed opportunities

26 September 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on Calum MacRae backs Edinburgh to make amends for missed opportunities

Capital defence coach has backed Luke Crosbie and Charlie Shiel to lead the charge during international windows …

Mark Cairns puts his Currie Chieftains squad through their paces as they continue to target a 31st October return for rugby. Image: Currie Chieftains
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Rugby is not the problem – it should be part of the solution

25 September 2020 David Barnes 5

Currie Chieftains head coach Mark Cairns believes that sports clubs can provide young people with discipline and focus to help in fight against COVID …

L to R: Ayrshire Bulls forward Blair Macpherson, Allanvale Principal Director Jim Kirkwood and Ayr RFC General Manager Glen Tippet launch a new three-year partnership at Auchincruive Estate. Image: George McMillan
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Ayrshire Bulls sign ‘historic’ sponsorship deal with local land developers

25 September 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on Ayrshire Bulls sign ‘historic’ sponsorship deal with local land developers

Allanvale have agreed a three-year deal to be the main sponsor on the front of the Ayrshire Bulls match-day strip …

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