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Greig Laidlaw in action for the Shining Arcs.
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Greig Laidlaw backs Scotland to make rapid recovery

16 March 2021 Stuart Bathgate 1

Former captain is sure the team can bounce back from recent defeats provided they sort out a few basic flaws …

Mike Adamson broke Scotland's long streak without an international referee. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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That was the month that was: February 2021

28 February 2021 Colin Renton Comments Off on That was the month that was: February 2021

Colin Renton’s round-up of last month’s news stories from around the world, including: progress on a World Club Cup, Scots forward bulking up and a big award for Pete Eccles …

Greig Laidlaw announces his signing with Japanese club NTT Communications Shining Arcs Rugby Football Club. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Greig Laidlaw delighted to finally get Shining Arcs move out in the open

6 July 2020 David Barnes 1

Former Scotland captain has one eye on moving into coaching in the next few years but insists that he still has plenty to offer on the pitch …

Greig Laidlaw was a big hit in Japan during last year's World Cup. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Greig Laidlaw signs for Japanese club Shining Arcs

6 July 2020 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Greig Laidlaw signs for Japanese club Shining Arcs

Former Scotland scrum-half and captain Greig Laidlaw has joined Shining Arcs, a club in Japan’s Top League …

Uruguay have made positive noises about their burgeoning relationship with Scottish Rugby.
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That was the month that was: March 2020

1 April 2020 Colin Renton Comments Off on That was the month that was: March 2020

Uruguay appears set to be the next nation to link up with Scottish Rugby after promising initial discussions between the two governing bodies …

Greig Laidlaw was a big hit in Japan during last year's World Cup. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Greig Laidlaw linked with a move to Japan by French media

30 March 2020 Colin Renton Comments Off on Greig Laidlaw linked with a move to Japan by French media

Fromer Scotland captain is out of contract with Clermont Auvergne this summer and has a cult hero status in the Land of the Rising Sun …

It looks like Greig Laidlaw will be looking for a new club next season. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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No room for Greig Laidlaw at Clermont Auvergne after end of this season

27 December 2019 Colin Renton 1

Scrum-half, who retired from international rugby earlier this month, has said he is keen to continue playing at club level …

Greig Laidlaw in action for ASM Clermont Auvergne versus La Rochelle in last year's European Challenge Cup Final. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Greig Laidlaw says he is keen to extend stay at Clermont

21 December 2019 Colin Renton Comments Off on Greig Laidlaw says he is keen to extend stay at Clermont

Scrum-half, who announced his retirement from intenational rugby earlier this week, is hoping club can fit him under the salary cap …

Greg Laidlaw has hung up his international boots. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Greig Laidlaw announces retirement from international rugby

19 December 2019 David Barnes 5

34-year-old scrum-half says he plans to carry on playing professional club rugby for as long as possible …

Scotland flanker Jamie Ritchie kept fighting until the end.
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Japan v Scotland: Scotland player ratings

13 October 2019 David Barnes 3

A tough result as Scotland tumble out of the World Cup but there is cause for mild optimisim with a crop of bright youngsters coming through …

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