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Danny Wilson puts the Glasgow Warriors squad through their paces. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Mark Dodson hopes that clubs will consider summer rugby

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    THE sorry saga of Zander Fagerson’s suspension continues, with the ...
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    France v Scotland: Scots should not be punished by postponement – Gregor Townsend
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    France v Scotland: Six Nations announce that game is postponed
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    France v Scotland: France suspend training after another positive Covid test result
    25 February 2021 15
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    France versus Scotland match gets green light from Six Nations
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    Mark Dodson hopes that clubs will consider summer rugby

    27 February 2021 23
    Chief Executive says Scottish Rugby says Covid crisis should be ...
  • Musselburgh's Luke Hutson tackles Currie Chieftains' Ryan Southern during the 2019-20 Premiership season. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
    Scottish Rugby advertises Director of Rugby Development role
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    Biggar and Dalkeith urge clubs to support their SGM motion
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    Scottish Rugby cancels 2020-21 domestic club and school season
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  • GHA and Currie Chieftains in action with the sun at their backs. Image: ©Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

    Mark Dodson hopes that clubs will consider summer rugby

    27 February 2021 23
    Chief Executive says Scottish Rugby says Covid crisis should be used as an opportunity for fresh thinking …
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#pro14

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    Danny Wilson relaxed as Adam Hastings awaits disciplinary hearing date

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#Nat1

  • GHA and Currie Chieftains in action with the sun at their backs. Image: ©Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

    Mark Dodson hopes that clubs will consider summer rugby

    27 February 2021 23
    Chief Executive says Scottish Rugby says Covid crisis should be ...
  • Musselburgh's Luke Hutson tackles Currie Chieftains' Ryan Southern during the 2019-20 Premiership season. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
    Scottish Rugby advertises Director of Rugby Development role
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    Biggar and Dalkeith urge clubs to support their SGM motion
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#Nat2

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    Mark Dodson hopes that clubs will consider summer rugby

    27 February 2021 23
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  • Musselburgh's Luke Hutson tackles Currie Chieftains' Ryan Southern during the 2019-20 Premiership season. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
    Scottish Rugby advertises Director of Rugby Development role
    26 February 2021 4
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