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Month: January 2021

George Horne is the latest Scotland international to sign a contract extension with Glasgow Warriors. Image: ©Craig Watson
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George Horne signs Glasgow Warriors contract extension

31 January 2021 David Barnes 8

Scotland international is latest frontline player to agree a new deal for an unspecified period of time …

Stuart Hogg. Image: © Craig Watson
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Stuart Hogg urges Scotland to be switched on from the start at Twickenham

31 January 2021 Stuart Bathgate 4

Captain recognises sluggish first halves in previous two visits have cost team dear …

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Eddie Jones reveals his heroes as a young player were Scots

30 January 2021 Stuart Bathgate 3

England coach was impressed in 1980s by dynamic style of players such as Colin Deans …

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Dominic McKay to leave SRU for Celtic

29 January 2021 Stuart Bathgate 7

Murrayfield’s No 2 will take over at the football club from Peter Lawwell …

The current academy structure was created by former Director of Rugby Scott Johnson (far right) and managed by sEAN Lineen (centre) but a more joined-up approach is required. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Opinion: some joined up thinking vital for Scottish Rugby’s failing academies

28 January 2021 Iain Morrison 45

Iain Morrison says that Scottish Rugby needs to confront some hard truths and make some tough decisions to fix current malaise in player development …

Ron Evans' Scottish Rugby TV was a popular feature of the club game in the lates 2000s and early 2010s.
Ayr RFC

An appreciation: Ron Evans

28 January 2021 Matt Vallance 13

Matt Vallance pays tribute to his old sparring partner and great friend Ron Evans, who was one of Scottish club rugby’s great champions …

Leone Nakarawa is leaving Glasgow Warriors to join Ulster in the summer. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Warriors

Leone Nakarawa signs for Ulster on a one-year deal

27 January 2021 David Barnes 8

Fijian international was a super-star during his first stint at the club but his second spell has failed to live up to expectations …

Stuart Hogg in training with the Scotland squad earlier this week. Image: Craig Watson
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Stuart Hogg targets Exeter Chiefs comeback this weekend

27 January 2021 Gavin Harper 2

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend expects his skipper to be in No15 jersey for Six Nations opener against England …

Bill Mata is the latest current Edinburgh player to sign up again for next season. Image: ©Craig Watson
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Edinburgh No8 Viliame Mata signs on again for next season

26 January 2021 David Barnes 7

Fijian No8 joins Hamish Watson, Jamie Ritchie, Blair Kinghorn, Jaco van der Walt and Jamie Hodgson in re-committing to the club next season …

Ross Thompson made his Glasgow Warriors debut off the bench against Edinburgh last weekend. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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PRO14 announce fixtures for rest of season

25 January 2021 Stuart Bathgate 2

THE PRO14 has at last announced its fixtures for the remainder of this season, both confirming the dates of rescheduled games and announcing the matches in rounds 12 to 16. The third and final 1872 …

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