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[ 18 May 2020 ] Ruaridh Jackson announces retirement from professional rugby Glasgow Warriors
[ 15 May 2020 ] World Rugby announce postponement of summer tour schedule International
[ 14 May 2020 ] Gregor Townsend backs Duhan van der Merwe to make mark for Scotland International
[ 23 April 2020 ] ‘Dark Blue Blood’ is a black and white book which should be read all over Clubland
[ 22 April 2020 ] Rhodri Adamson brings a Scots influence to Jamaican rugby Features
[ 16 April 2020 ] That was the Premiership season that almost was: Edinburgh Accies Clubland
[ 16 April 2020 ] That was the Premiership season that almost was: Glasgow Hawks Clubland
[ 16 April 2020 ] That was the Premiership season that almost was: Musselburgh Clubland
[ 15 April 2020 ] Governance Task Force presses on despite concerns Clubland
[ 15 April 2020 ] That was the Premiership season that almost was: GHA Clubland

Callum Gibbins made a big impact during three seasons with Glasgow Warriors. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Callum Gibbins latest Glasgow Warriors leaver

20 May 2020 2

31-year-old New Zealander has been a key figure in the squad since his arrival at Scotstoun in the summer of 2017 …

Dan Tomanek has used rugby to help give his life focus

Mental Health Week: ‘At times I would lie there and believe I’m a bad person’

20 May 2020 2

A combustible relationship with his mother led to mental health issues, but Dan Tomanek’s rugby ambitions have now given him a focus and drive in life …

Ruaridh Jackson has announced his retirement from professional rugby. Image: ©Fotosport/David Gibson

Ruaridh Jackson announces retirement from professional rugby

18 May 2020 7

The talented playmaker came to prominence at Glasgow Warriors as a stand-off, then reinvented himself as a full-back, and picked up 33 Scotland caps along the way …

Musselburgh and Currie Chieftains played out a thriller at Stoneyhilll before lockdown came into effect, but when will they meet again? Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Opinion: It is never too early to start thinking about the Three ‘Rs’ – Rugby: Restart and Recovery

16 May 2020 15

John Evans looks at some of the big challenges facing grassroots rugby, and offers a few suggestions about how clubs should tackle an uncertain future …

Scotland were due to play two Test matches against South Africa this summer, plus one Test against New Zealand. Imaga: Fotosport/David Gibson.

World Rugby announce postponement of summer tour schedule

15 May 2020 0

Scotland’s trup to South Africa and then New Zealand became an impossibility after the Covid-19 pandemic took grip …

That was the Premiership season that almost was: Edinburgh Accies
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The Offside Line looks back on a campaign which brought plenty of thrills and spills, before ultimately being cut-off short …
That was the Premiership season that almost was: Glasgow Hawks
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That was the Premiership season that almost was: Musselburgh
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Governance Task Force presses on despite concerns
15 April 2020 4
That was the Premiership season that almost was: GHA
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Waiting game for Watsonians recruit Angus Williams after lockdown scuppers Super6 debut
13 May 2020 1
Kiwi prop has been left in limbo after arriving in the country just before lockdown began but remains focussed on making an impact in his mother’s homeland …
Southern Knights skipper Craig Jackson takes on 12 hour challenge to support battle against Covid-19
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Phil Smith looks forward to dual role at Heriot’s next season
10 April 2020 13
The Offside Line’s Super6 Team of the Season unveiled
3 April 2020 9
Mak Wilson puts injury frustrations in the past to make his mark
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Danny Wilson’s arrival as Glasgow Warriors head coach brought forward

John Jeffrey appointed interim Chairman of Scottish Rugby Board

Scottish Rugby faces retrenchment despite £20 million CVC investment, insists Dodson

Tim Swinson announces retirement

Update: PRO14 sell 28 percent stake to CVC private equity firm

Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm hopes to play fixture catch-up in autumn

Callum Gibbins latest Glasgow Warriors leaver

Mental Health Week: ‘At times I would lie there and believe I’m a bad person’

Ruaridh Jackson announces retirement from professional rugby

Opinion: It is never too early to start thinking about the Three ‘Rs’ – Rugby: Restart and Recovery

World Rugby announce postponement of summer tour schedule

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Scotland Under-20s: history boys offer hope of a bright future

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That was the Premiership season that almost was: Edinburgh Accies

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Waiting game for Watsonians recruit Angus Williams after lockdown scuppers Super6 debut

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Danny Wilson’s arrival as Glasgow Warriors head coach brought forward

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Mental Health Week: ‘At times I would lie there and believe I’m a bad person’

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Governance Task Force presses on despite concerns