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Jamie Farndale, in action here for Edinburgh. is to captain the Scotland 7s squad in Spain. Image: Craig Watson
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Jamie Farndale to captain Scotland 7s squad in Spain

17 January 2022 David Barnes Comments Off on Jamie Farndale to captain Scotland 7s squad in Spain

Head coach Ciaran Beattie has named six new caps in his squad for two HSBC World Series tournaments at the end of the month …

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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 …

Cammy Hutchinson has taken the long route to becoming a member of the Edinburgh squad. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Cameron Hutchison finally gets opportunity to fight for Edinburgh jersey

24 August 2021 David Barnes 3

Centre was ready to move onto the next chapter of his life after a miserable experience in France …

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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Interview: new Heriot’s Super 6 coach Andrew Kelly on why it is time to come home

26 September 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on Interview: new Heriot’s Super 6 coach Andrew Kelly on why it is time to come home

Former Edinburgh and Scotland A hooker has been living in Hong Kong since 2012 but believes opportunity at Goldenacre is too good to miss …

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Ciaran Beattie quits Heriot’s Super 6 role to coach Scotland 7s

3 July 2019 David Barnes 1

Godenacre director of rugby Neil Meikle says his club won’t rush into appointing a replacement ahead of start of next season …

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‘We will build on the Heriot’s Way’: Ciaran Beattie welcomes Fin Gillies to Goldenacre

10 May 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on ‘We will build on the Heriot’s Way’: Ciaran Beattie welcomes Fin Gillies to Goldenacre

Fin Gillies will work alongside new head coach Ciaran Beattie, with Phil Smith, Jim Parker and OJ Brown overseeing ‘Club XV’ …

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