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Marr versus Edinburgh Accies in the Premiership earlier this season. Image: ©Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Clubland

Covid postponement waiver for club rugby extended to cover this weekend

11 January 2022 David Barnes Comments Off on Covid postponement waiver for club rugby extended to cover this weekend

Clubs have been given the option to reschedule fixtures this weekend, penalty free …

Scotland are set to play in front of full-houses at Murrayfield during the Six Nations. Image: Craig Watson
International

Easing of Covid restrictions means Six Nations set for full-houses

11 January 2022 David Barnes 7

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that the rule limiting outdoor events to 500 attendees will be lifted on Monday …

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she hopes Murrayfield will have full houses during the Six Nations. Image: © Craig Watson
International

Nicola Sturgeon hopeful that Six Nations matches can go ahead with crowds

5 January 2022 David Barnes 31

Attendance at outdoor events in Scotland will be restricted to 500 until at least 17th January …

Glasgow Warriors head coach Danny Wilson. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Glasgow v Ospreys: isolating players causes Danny Wilson concern

4 January 2022 David Barnes 1

10-day isolation period for Covid close contacts has complicated preparation for Saturday night’s match …

Glasgow Hawks versus Jed-Forest. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Clubland

Updated: Clubs given option to postpone this weekend’s matches

4 January 2022 David Barnes 1

They can still train and play as long as they ensure any activity is in line with current Return to Rugby measures and Scottish Government guidance …

Edinburgh's match versus Glasgow Warriors on Sunday has been postponed. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors: 1872 Cup return leg is postponed

29 December 2021 David Barnes 6

On-going Covid issues has led to three United Rugby Championship fixtures this weekend being called off …

Tonight's match between Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh has been postponed due to a Covid outbreak in the Glasgow Warriors squad. Image: Craig Watson
Edinburgh Rugby

Tonight’s Glasgow v Edinburgh 1872 Cup game postponed

27 December 2021 David Barnes 2

Positive Covid results in the Warriors squad has led to Scotstoun clash being called off …

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Edinburgh Rugby

Glasgow v Edinburgh: Mike Blair to sit out 1872 Cup clash

27 December 2021 David Barnes 7

Capital head coach was a Covid close contact ‘outside the club’ last week …

Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors will once again play each other in front of near empty stands this 1872 Cup window. Image: ©Craig Watson
Edinburgh Rugby

Coaches search for calm in face of Covid set-back for 1872 Cup

21 December 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Coaches search for calm in face of Covid set-back for 1872 Cup

Edinburgh bossMike Blair and Glasgow Warriors counterpart Danny Wilson say teams will readjust to empty stadiums for double-header …

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Danny Wilson fears impact of Scotland’s stricter Covid rules on Glasgow’s Champions Cup hopes

14 December 2021 Stuart Bathgate 1

THE difference between  Scotland’s new Covid isolation regulations and those in other countries could put Glasgow at a serious disadvantage in their Champions Cup campaign, according to Danny Wilson. The Warriors will continue their schedule …

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