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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
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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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Jamie Farndale has no regrets about leaving sevens heaven behind

12 February 2020 Stuart Bathgate 2

Edinburgh winger has adapted well to the rigours of the 15-a-side game since quitting shorter code …

Scott Bickerstaff is set to make his debut on the World Rugby Sevens circuit for Scotland in Dubai this weekend. Image: ©Fotosport/David Gibson
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Scott Bickerstaff and Femi Sofolarin to make Scotland 7s debuts

2 December 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on Scott Bickerstaff and Femi Sofolarin to make Scotland 7s debuts

Ciaran Beattie’s side compete in this season’s World Rugby 7s Series opener in Dubai this weekend and then head to Cape Town next weekend …

Kyle Rowe in action for Ayr in the BT Premiership last season. Image: ©Fotosport/David Gibson
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Ciaran Beattie offers Kyle Rowe and Scott Bickerstaff a shot at 7s heaven

6 November 2019 Gary Heatly 1

Duo have been offered contracts as core members of the Scotland squad after impressing in the club game …

Femi Sofolarin played for England on the HSBC World Sevens Series circuit last season.
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Scotland 7s poach back Femi Sofolarin from under England’s noses

6 November 2019 Gary Heatly Comments Off on Scotland 7s poach back Femi Sofolarin from under England’s noses

19-year-old flyer wore the thistle at Under-18 level two seasons ago and the rose on the HSBC World Series last season …

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