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Month: June 2021

Alex Samuel will aim to lead from the front for Scotland Under-20s. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Scotland U20s v Italy: Alex Samuel returns as captain for Azzurri clash

30 June 2021 David Barnes 1

Sean Lineen’s youngsters are looking for their first win of the campaign in round three of the age-grade Six Nations …

Mark Dodson has unveiled a three-year strategy for Scottish Rugby. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Features

10 questions for Mark Dodson as he unveils a three-year strategy for Scottish Rugby

29 June 2021 David Barnes 37

Chief Executive discusses the women’s game, the pro teams, Super6, redeveloping Murrayfield and much more …

Jamie Bhatti, Luke Crosbie Adam McBurney and Scott Cummings will all self-isolate for the remainder of this week. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Scotland training camp shut down by Covid outbreak

28 June 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Scotland training camp shut down by Covid outbreak

Every member of the squad is to self-isolate for the remainder of this week …

A focus on fun is key to growing the game. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Clubland

Opinion: Covid has presented rugby with a golden opportunity

28 June 2021 David Ferguson 5

Guest columnist David Ferguson hopes that there will be a post-pandemic change in focus at grassroots level …

Scotland's preparation for their A international against England has been in vain. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Scotland A clash against England A is cancelled

27 June 2021 David Barnes 4

Three more positive Covid test results in Scotland camp means that match in Leicester this afternoon could not go ahead …

The Lions squad after their 28-10 win over Japan at Murrayfield. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Adam Beard and Josh Navidi called into Lions squad

26 June 2021 David Barnes 14

Conor Murray has taken over from the injured Alun Wyn Jones as tour captain …

Alun Wyn Jones leaves the field after dislocating his shoulder. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Alun Wyn Jones ruled out of Lions tour due to dislocated shoulder

26 June 2021 David Barnes 1

Warren Gatland hopes to have a replacement travelling with the squad to South Africa tomorrow, while Justin Tipuric awaits scan results …

Duhan van der Merwe
International

Lions v Japan: Alun Wyn Jones injury casts a shadow over successful first hit-out

26 June 2021 David Barnes 7

Josh Adams, Duhan Van der Merwe, Robbie Henshaw and Tadhg Beirne all score in comfortable win for Warren Gatland’s side …

Mike Blair has named the Scotland A team to face England A at Welford Road in Leicester tomorrow. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

England A v Scotland A: Blair pieces together side from Covid-ravaged squad

26 June 2021 David Barnes 13

Matt Scott will mark his return to the international scene by captaining the team …

Scotland stand-off Christian Townsend is tackled by Jack Bates of England. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Scotland U20s v England: frustration for young Scots

25 June 2021 David Barnes 1

Sean Lineen’s boys battled bravely in their Six Nations round two match but couldn’t make the most of their opportunities …

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