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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
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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 …

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Edinburgh Rugby

Magnus Bradbury signs for Bristol Bears

9 March 2022 Stuart Bathgate 4

EDINBURGH have confirmed that Magnus Bradbury will leave the club at the end of the season to join Bristol Bears. The 26-year-old forward has made more than 100 appearances since joining the capital club in …

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Scrum coach Ali Dickinson joins Bristol on three-year deal

1 July 2020 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Scrum coach Ali Dickinson joins Bristol on three-year deal

FORMER Scotland prop Ali Dickinson has joined Bristol Bears as scrum coach, agreeing a three-year contract with the English club. Now 36, he had been working in the same capacity with the SRU since retiring …

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Edinburgh Rugby

Stuart McInally signs new long-term Edinburgh contract

29 January 2020 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Stuart McInally signs new long-term Edinburgh contract

Agreement means captain is likely to spend rest of career with Richard Cockerill’s team …

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That was the month that was: August 2019

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New Zealand rugby faces challenges, Englishmen go fighting, Wade makes his mark and Gabrillagues gets a reprieve …

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