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Edinburgh flyer Freddie Owsley is set to make his Scotland 7s squad this weekend. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Freddie Owsley called into Scotland Men’s 7s squad for Toulouse and London tournaments

16 May 2022 David Barnes 1

Scotland Women have named a 13 player squad after being invited to compete at Toulouse …

Ally Miller, Rob Harley
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Ally Miller has no regrets about leaving sevens heaven behind him

2 March 2022 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Ally Miller has no regrets about leaving sevens heaven behind him

The flanker has happily swapped his place in the sun for a berth in the Warriors pack …

Lee Jones
International

Lee Jones returns to active service as part of Scotland Sevens squad

30 November 2021 Stuart Bathgate 3

MONTHS after his time with Glasgow Warriors came to an end, Lee Jones is back in business as a member of the Scotland Sevens squad. The winger, who is joined in the 12-strong group by …

From left to right: Ciaran Beattie (Scotland 7s Men's coach), Maree Todd (Minister for Public Health, Women’s Health and Sport), Jamie Farndale (Men's 7s player), Shona Campbell (Women's 7s player), Elinor Middlemiss (Team Scotland Chef de Mission) and Scott Forrest (Women's coach).
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Scotland’s teams aim for 7s heaven at Commonwealth Games

26 October 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Scotland’s teams aim for 7s heaven at Commonwealth Games

Men’s team will aim to improve on best ever sixth place finish while Women’s side are competing for the first time at Birmingham 2022 …

Harvey Elms collects an offload from Lewis Berg on his way to scoring Watsonians' opening try against Ayrshire Bulls. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Super6: Harvey Elms is quick on the draw – both on and off the field

5 August 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Super6: Harvey Elms is quick on the draw – both on and off the field

Watsonians winger is combining Super6 rugby with life as a budding artist while he awaits news on the future of the Scotland Sevens squad …

Ross McCann, seen here playing for Scotland Under-20s back in 2017, is one of five Scots in total selected to play sevens for Team GB at this summer's Tokyo Olympics. Image: ©Craig Watson
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Five Scots make Team GB’s Rugby 7s squad for this summer’s Olympics

18 June 2021 David Barnes 1

Hannah Smith, Max McFarland, Robbie Fergusson, Ross McCann and Alex Coombes are headed to Tokyo next month, while Lisa Thomson is a reserve …

Chloe Rollie is one of six Scots in the Team GB 7s women's training squad. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

12 Scots in GB 7s Olympic training squads

26 February 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on 12 Scots in GB 7s Olympic training squads

Six women and six men make-up the Scottish playing contingent, while Scott Forrest is coach of the women’s side …

Mark Bennett in action for the Scotland 7s team during the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Image: Craig Watson
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7s focus will return to Scotland after Tokyo 2021, says Jim Mallinder

22 December 2020 David Barnes 1

Team GB 7s squad has secured National Lottery funding to support build-up to Olympic Games …

Pete Horne and Chris Fusaro, seen here about to start socially distanced training at Murrayfield, both gained valuable exposure to the pro game whilst playing for Scotland 7s on their way to becoming key members of the Glasgow Warriors squad during the last decade. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland 7s squad left in limbo but long-term future is assured

30 June 2020 David Barnes 3

Director of performance rugby Jim Mallinder insists that the developmental value of the programme means that any link-up with England and Wales will be for the Olympics only …

The Scottish Thistles squad celebrate winning the Melrose 7s in 2008. A few familiar faces - how many can you name? Image: David Gibson/FOTOSPORT
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Scottish Thistles to compete in Ned Haig Cup at revamped Melrose 7s Festival

4 March 2020 David Barnes 3

Invitation to prestigious tournament offers opportunity for Scotland 7s squad members to get valuable game time …

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