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That was the month that was

A  monthly digest from rugby union stories around the world that you may have missed.

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

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

Could Byron McGuigan end up playing for Namibia at the World Cup later this year? Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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That was the month that was: January 2023

31 January 2023 Colin Renton 2

Byron McGuigan eyes Namibia switch, Adam Ashe heads back to the States and Liberton Ladies find a new home …

Sam Grove-White had a busy month culminating in being the whistler during Friday's 1872 Cup clash at Murrayfield. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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That was the month that was: December 2022

1 January 2023 Colin Renton 1

International sprinter donates prize money to Hearts + Balls, Andy Robinson on the move and French football star showcases his rugby skills …

Hannah Smith has retired from international rugby after a nine-year international career which brought 37 caps for Scotland. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Features

That was the month that was: November 2022

1 December 2022 Colin Renton 2

Hannah Smith calls time on fine international career, reporter calls out All Blacks, and could Super6 finally have a cross-border competition? …

Finn Russell
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That was the month that was: October 2022

1 November 2022 Colin Renton 3

International call-ups and snubs, plus clubs in trouble both sides of the Atlantic and Ukraine return to action …

Features

That was the month that was: September 2022

2 October 2022 Colin Renton 2

Where is Niko now? …

Former Scotland Under-20s star Nathan Chamberlain has joined London Scottish after being released by Edinburgh at the end of last season. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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That was the month that was: August 2022

1 September 2022 Colin Renton 1

Scots on the move and Berti rises to the challenge …

Louise McMillan
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That was the month that was: July 2022

5 August 2022 Colin Renton Comments Off on That was the month that was: July 2022

Smart mouthguards to help player welfare   Smart mouthguards will be worn at this year’s women’s World Cup in New Zealand, as well as in the Gallagher Premiership and Allianz Premier 15s for the coming …

Referee Hollie Davidson continues to break new ground. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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That was the month that was: June 2022

1 July 2022 Colin Renton Comments Off on That was the month that was: June 2022

Hollie Davidson breaks more new ground, stand-offs rake in the cash in English Premiership and dogs on the pitch Down Under …

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That was the month that was: May 2022

31 May 2022 Colin Renton 1

Colin Renton provides his monthly round-up of some of the rugby stories from around the world which may have passed you by …

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Could Byron McGuigan end up playing for Namibia at the World Cup later this year? Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Features

That was the month that was: January 2023

31 January 2023 2

Byron McGuigan eyes Namibia switch, Adam Ashe heads back to the States and Liberton Ladies find a new home …

Sam Grove-White had a busy month culminating in being the whistler during Friday's 1872 Cup clash at Murrayfield. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Features

That was the month that was: December 2022

1 January 2023 1

International sprinter donates prize money to Hearts + Balls, Andy Robinson on the move and French football star showcases his rugby skills …

Hannah Smith has retired from international rugby after a nine-year international career which brought 37 caps for Scotland. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Features

That was the month that was: November 2022

1 December 2022 2

Hannah Smith calls time on fine international career, reporter calls out All Blacks, and could Super6 finally have a cross-border competition? …

Finn Russell
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That was the month that was: October 2022

1 November 2022 3

International call-ups and snubs, plus clubs in trouble both sides of the Atlantic and Ukraine return to action …

Features

That was the month that was: September 2022

2 October 2022 2

Where is Niko now? …

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