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Month: August 2021

Glasgow Warriors' new attack coach Nigel Carolan says a key part of his job will be to help you players establish themselves at the club. Image: Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Warriors

Nigel Carolan ready for a fresh challenge at Glasgow Warriors

31 August 2021 David Barnes 1

Attack coach says that his experiences with Connacht taught him the importance of giving young players game-time …

Yaree Fantini of Ayrshire Bulls is selected at opens ode flanker. Image: George McMillan
Ayrshire Bulls

Super6 round five: TOL team-of-the-week

31 August 2021 David Barnes 1

Four Ayrshire Bulls players in the pack after big win over Heriot’s, while Boroughmuir Bears are also well represented …

Edinburgh have added depth at loose-head prop with the signing of Australian Harry Lloyd on a short-term deal. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh sign Australian prop Harry Lloyd on short-term deal until December

31 August 2021 David Barnes 2

26-year-old will add depth at loose-head following the sudden departure of Rory Sutherland to Worcester Warriors during the summer …

Gregor Townsend has added AB Zondagh to his coaching team. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

AB Zondagh’s appointment as Scotland assistant coach confirmed

31 August 2021 David Barnes 12

South African will focus on attack when he joins set-up in early September …

Fraser Brown will co-captain Glasgow Warriors alongside Ryan Wilson again this season. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Warriors

Fraser Brown urges Warriors fans to get behind team despite Friday night frustration

30 August 2021 David Barnes 9

Co-captain talks about his good cop-bad cop partnership with Ryan Wilson …

Alan-Basson Zondagh is to become part of the Scotland coaching team. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Alan-Basson Zondagh to be added to Scotland coaching team

30 August 2021 Colin Renton 1

Appointment has not yet been confirmed by Scottish Rugby but South African has informed current employers Toulouse that he is leaving …

Ayrshire Bulls No8 Blair MacPherson - in action here against Southern Knights earlier in the season - has climbed to the top of the try-scoring table. Image: Craig Watson
Ayrshire Bulls

Super6 Leaderboard – after five rounds

30 August 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Super6 Leaderboard – after five rounds

Blair MacPherson’s hat-trick versus Heriot’s sees Ayrshire Bulls No8 climb to top of try-scoring table …

Bears v Stirling
Boroughmuir Bears

Super6: Bears battle back to deny County

29 August 2021 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Super6: Bears battle back to deny County

Seventeen second-half points give Boroughmuir a valuable victory over opponents who had an off day with the boot
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Grant Gilchrist takes time out from training during Edinburgh Rugby's training camp at Inverclyde National Sports centre this week. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Edinburgh Rugby

‘Certain things needed to change’: Grant Gilchrist lifts the lid on the end of an era at Edinburgh

28 August 2021 Stuart Bathgate 6

Lock praises progress made by Richard Cockerill but says players feel ‘rejuvenated’ under new head coach Mike Blair …

Stirling County visit Boroughmuir Bears in the final Super6 game before the mid-season break. Image: Bryan Robertson
Boroughmuir Bears

Super6: continuity key as Bears look to kick-start season against Stirling County

28 August 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Super6: continuity key as Bears look to kick-start season against Stirling County

Both head coaches encouraged by aspects of their team’s performances last weekend and want to see more progress in last match before mid-season break …

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