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Rugby World Cup: Scotland denied at the death by Wales

9 October 2022 Stuart Bathgate 10

Injury time Keira Bevan penalty clinches win in opening pool match …

Bryan Easson
International Women

Scotland announce squad of 32 for Rugby World Cup

15 September 2022 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Scotland announce squad of 32 for Rugby World Cup

Jenny Maxwell and Lisa Cockburn still sidelined by injury but otherwise Bryan Easson has been able to select his strongest group …

International Women

World Cup warm-up: spirited Scots pipped by powerful USA

27 August 2022 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on World Cup warm-up: spirited Scots pipped by powerful USA

Scotland 17 United States 21 STUART BATHGATE At the DAM Health Stadium SCOTLAND just fell short against the United States in a match which saw them compete all the way to the last play of …

Bryan Easson and the Scotland squad in training this [Friday] morning. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland squad seek to clarify their position on RPS tweet controversy

26 August 2022 David Barnes 8

Meanwhile tragic players’ parents issue a statement call for an independent inquiry …

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TikTok 6N: slow start stymies Scotland as France claim third straight win

10 April 2022 Eve McTiernan 4

SCOTLAND 8 FRANCE 28 EVE McTIERNAN THE pressure was on both teams before this game at Scotstoun – Scotland needed to bounce back after losing their opening two games, while France required a bonus-point win …

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Women’s 6N: Hannah Smith returns to Scotland team to face England

24 March 2022 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Women’s 6N: Hannah Smith returns to Scotland team to face England

Influential centre is back from suspension for Saturday’s Championship opener …

Megan Gaffney scored Scotland's second try. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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RWC Qualifiers: Scotland keep dream alive with win over Spain

19 September 2021 Stuart Bathgate 5

Bryan Easson’s side recover from a disastrous start to secure bonus point win which sets up an all-or-nothing showdown against Ireland next Saturday …

Scotland's World Cup Qualification campaign got off to a poor start against Italy. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Heavy loss leaves Scotland’s World Cup qualification hopes hanging by a thread

13 September 2021 David Barnes 4

A slow start left Bryan Easson’s team playing catch-up against a strong Azzurri side in tough conditions …

Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm has been ruled out of the remainder of this year's Six Nations campaign. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland skipper Rachel Malcolm to miss remainder of Six Nations

12 April 2021 David Barnes 1

Helen Nelson will lead the side against Italy at Scotstoun on Saturday …

Scotland stand-off Helen Nelson knows all about her opposite number in the England team. Image: Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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England v Scotland: Helen Nelson ready to go head-to-head against housemate

2 April 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on England v Scotland: Helen Nelson ready to go head-to-head against housemate

Stand-off says playing club rugby south of the border gives her confidence that there is nothing to fear in Six Nations opener …

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