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Month: September 2020

The news from Twickenham was not good for grassroots rugby in England. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Clubland

RFU decrees no competitive grassroots rugby until January

24 September 2020 David Barnes 6

Decision by English governing body has been made in response to the tightening of COVID-19 social distancing restrictions …

Leone Nakarawa in action for Glasgow Warriors versus the Dragons last season. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors still awaiting Leone Nakarawa’s return from Fiji

24 September 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on Glasgow Warriors still awaiting Leone Nakarawa’s return from Fiji

Assistant coach Kenny Murray concedes that the 32-year-old will miss the start of the 2020-21 season …

Former Edinburgh hooker Cameron Fenton has signed for Heriot's Super6 team. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson
Heriot's Rugby

Heriot’s add former Edinburgh hooker Cameron Fenton to Super6 squad

24 September 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on Heriot’s add former Edinburgh hooker Cameron Fenton to Super6 squad

The 24-year-old will take part in ‘Sprint Series’ which kicks off on 31st October …

Glasgow Warriors second-row Kiran McDonald is tackled by Grant Gilchrist of Edinburgh. Image: ©Craig Watson
Edinburgh Rugby

PRO14 fixtures for 2020-21 season announced – Sunday and Monday rugby to the fore

23 September 2020 David Barnes 5

GLASGOW WARRIORS will open their 2020-21 Guinness PRO14 campaign with a trip to Galway to take on Connacht at 5pm on Saturday 3rd October, while Edinburgh will host Ospreys at Murrayfield later that night with …

Jonny Gray in action for Scotland versus Wales in 2018. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland’s delayed Six Nations match versus Wales to be played at Parc y Scarlets

23 September 2020 David Barnes 4

The coronavirus-delayed final match of Scotland’s Six Nations campaign is expected to be played behind closed doors …

Tavish Scott is leaving Scottish Rugby to take up a role in the salmon industry. Image courtesy: Shetland Times
News

Tavish Scott leaves Scottish Rugby to do something fishy

22 September 2020 David Barnes 8

Former Liberal Democrat MSP was appointed to the newly created role of Head of External Affairs 14 months ago …

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Ayrshire Bulls

Super6 ‘sprint’ fixture schedule announced

21 September 2020 David Barnes 13

Watsonians visit Boroughmuir Bears on opening weekend of pre-Christmas competition …

Damien Hoyland scored Edinburgh's only try against Bordeaux Begles on Saturday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Edinburgh Rugby

Damien Hoyland plans to give Richard Cockerill a selection headache

20 September 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on Damien Hoyland plans to give Richard Cockerill a selection headache

Edinburgh winger plans to build on try-scoring performance against Bordeaux-Begles in his quest for more game-time next season …

News

Stirling County confirm the departure of 11 players from Super6 squad

20 September 2020 David Barnes 8

Head coach Ben Cairns will announce new signings ahead of ‘sprint’ competition getting underway on 31st October …

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Danny Wilson Q&A: on life, leadership and his ambitions in a new job that was “100 per cent what I wanted to do”

20 September 2020 Stuart Bathgate 4

Incoming Glasgow Warriors head coach defends his record as forwards coach for the Scotland national team …

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