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Month: March 2023

Luke Crosbie in action for Edinburgh. Image: ©Craig Watson
Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh v Leinster: Scotland trio released as Emiliano Boffelli returns

3 March 2023 Stuart Bathgate 5

Stuart McInally will also make his comeback from injury as Mike Blair’s team bid to fight back into play-off contention …

Scotland versus England at Raeburn Place in 1886 - by WH Overand and LP Smythe
News

Happy birthday to the Scottish Rugby Union – 150 years old today

3 March 2023 David Barnes 2

Meeting at Glasgow Academy on Elmbank Street in the city marked historic occasion …

Kenny Hamilton worries that the marginalisation of club rugby in Scotland could have damaging long-term consequences. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Hawks

What is club rugby for? – asks Glasgow Hawks driving force Kenny Hamilton

2 March 2023 Iain Morrison 22

Chairman of Scotland’s biggest city’s only remaining Premiership club fears for the future …

Siobhan Cattigan in action for Scotland. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International Women

SRU Custodian Board issue statement on Siobhan Cattigan case

2 March 2023 David Barnes 2

Professor Lorne Crerar, Chair of the Scottish Rugby Union Board of Custodians, is “comforted by the scope, extent and depth of the fact-finding process to date”

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Jamie Loomes will lead Edinburgh Accies in Saturday's Premiership play-off clash against Currie Chieftains at Malleny Park. Image: John Wright
Clubland

Premiership play-off: Edinburgh Accies captain Jamie Loomes eyes Chieftains scalp

2 March 2023 Gary Heatly Comments Off on Premiership play-off: Edinburgh Accies captain Jamie Loomes eyes Chieftains scalp

Malleny Park clash is a replay of last year’s semi-final …

George Horne is one of a number of Scotland squad members to return to the Warriors match-day 23 for tomorrow [Friday] night's URC home clash against Zebre. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow v Zebre: Scotland squad members released as Warriors seek return to winning ways

2 March 2023 David Barnes 4

George Horne and Ollie Smith both start , while Jamie Bhatti and Fraser Brown are on the bench …

Ethan Reilly scored a hat-trick for Hawick versus Glasgow Hawks on Saturday. Image: Malcolm Grant
Currie Chieftains

Premiership Dream Team for weekend of 25th February

1 March 2023 David Barnes Comments Off on Premiership Dream Team for weekend of 25th February

Hawick, Currie Chieftains and Edinburgh Accies all well represented after finishing regular season with comfortable wins …

Mark Bennett has signed a contract extension with Edinburgh. Image: ©Craig Watson
Edinburgh Rugby

Mark Bennett signs on for two more years at Edinburgh

1 March 2023 David Barnes Comments Off on Mark Bennett signs on for two more years at Edinburgh

Centre has a chance to push his case for a Scotland recall against Leinster on Saturday evening …

Rob Wainwright led a 200-strong peloton on a 555-mile, 48-hour cycle to deliver the match ball for Scotland's Six Nations clash against Wales in support of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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That was the month that was: February 2023

1 March 2023 Colin Renton 9

Colin Renton reports on Scots on the move, a promoted position for Hollie Davidson and Rob Harley braving the elements in France …

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