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Month: January 2022

A full-house at the Principality Stadium when Wales host Scotland on 12th February is now anticipated. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Crowd restrictions in Wales to be lifted in time for Scotland’s Six Nations visit

14 January 2022 David Barnes Comments Off on Crowd restrictions in Wales to be lifted in time for Scotland’s Six Nations visit

Tickets still available for all three championship matches at the Principality Stadium …

GHA host Edinburgh Accies at Braidholm. Image: Coli Robinson
Clubland

Tennent’s Premiership preview – runners, riders and verdict for 15th January

14 January 2022 Gary Heatly Comments Off on Tennent’s Premiership preview – runners, riders and verdict for 15th January

Four out of five scheduled matches go ahead with Currie Chieftains hosting Glasgow Hawks in game of the day …

Jack Dempsey comes in at No 8 in the only change to Glasgow Warriors' starting XV for tomorrow's Champions Cup clash versus Exeter Chiefs. Image. © Craig Watson
Glasgow Warriors

Exeter v Glasgow: Jack Dempsey returns in only change to Warriors XV

14 January 2022 David Barnes Comments Off on Exeter v Glasgow: Jack Dempsey returns in only change to Warriors XV

Ryan Wilson set to make 200th appearance for club off the bench …

Boan Venter
Edinburgh Rugby

London Irish v Edinburgh: visitors make quartet of changes for Challenge Cup clash

14 January 2022 Stuart Bathgate 6

Boan Venter and Matt Currie are among the additions to Mike Blair’s team for the pool match in Brentford …

Edinburgh centre George Taylor has announced his retirement from rugby. Image: ©Craig Watson
Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh centre George Taylor announces retirement from rugby for health reasons

13 January 2022 David Barnes 6

Former Melrose and Scotland age-grade midfielder has not played this season due to concussion …

Biggar host Hawick Youth in the quarter-finals of the U18 National Youth Cup. Image: Nigel Pacey
News

Covid restrictions lead to change of venues for U18 Schools and Youth Cup and Shield quarter-finals

12 January 2022 Alan Lorimer 1

Matches will not now be played at neutral venues …

Matt Currie
Edinburgh Rugby

Matt Currie re-signs for Edinburgh as Mark Robertson joins coaching staff

12 January 2022 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Matt Currie re-signs for Edinburgh as Mark Robertson joins coaching staff

Stuart McInally ruled out of London Irish game – Southern Knights’ Fraser Renwick is drafted in …

Marr versus Edinburgh Accies in the Premiership earlier this season. Image: ©Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Clubland

Covid postponement waiver for club rugby extended to cover this weekend

11 January 2022 David Barnes Comments Off on Covid postponement waiver for club rugby extended to cover this weekend

Clubs have been given the option to reschedule fixtures this weekend, penalty free …

Scotland are set to play in front of full-houses at Murrayfield during the Six Nations. Image: Craig Watson
International

Easing of Covid restrictions means Six Nations set for full-houses

11 January 2022 David Barnes 7

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that the rule limiting outdoor events to 500 attendees will be lifted on Monday …

Glasgow Warriors youngster Murphy Walker in action against the Cell C Sharks. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors hand Murphy Walker his first senior pro deal

11 January 2022 David Barnes 2

22-year-old prop made his debut for the club against Cell C Sharks in October …

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