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Charlie Shiel gets his first URC start of the season at scrum-half. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Edinburgh Rugby

Charlie Shiel signs one-year extension with Edinburgh

25 April 2023 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Charlie Shiel signs one-year extension with Edinburgh

EDINBURGH have agreed a one-year contract extension with Charlie Shiel. The 25-year-old has now made more than 50 appearances for his only professional club, and will compete for the No 9 jersey next season with …

Scott Steele has signed a one-year contract with Edinburgh. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh sign Scotland scrum-half Scott Steele

5 April 2023 David Barnes 10

EDINBURGH have signed Scotland international and English Premiership winning scrum-half Scott Steele on a one-year deal from this summer. The 29-year-old – who came throughDumfries Academy and Dumfries Saints, and finished his schooling at Merchiston Castle …

Scott Steele (background) and Stuart Hogg, who started together at half-back against Italy, are bites sons of Border referees. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Features

That was the month that was: March 2021

5 April 2021 Colin Renton Comments Off on That was the month that was: March 2021

Colin Renton’s round-up of some of the more colourful stories during the last month from across the rugby world …

Duhan van der Merwe on his way to scoring his second try. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Italy: Scotland player ratings

20 March 2021 The Offside Line Team 2

Hamish Watson, Huw Jones and Dave Cherry shine in record win for the hosts …

Scott Steele and Stuart Hogg during Scotland's pre Italy match Captain's Run. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Scotland v Italy: Stuart Hogg focusses on the controllables

19 March 2021 David Barnes 3

Switch to stand-off is more than enough to keep Scotland captain occupied without worrying about what is going to happen next weekend …

Gregor Townsend and Stuart Hogg. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Scotland v Italy: Gregor Townsend takes a calculated risk on Stuart Hogg at 10

18 March 2021 David Barnes 4

The rescheduling of Scotland’s Covid-delayed match against France has been confirmed as Friday 26th March …

Scott Steele will make his first start for Scotland against Italy. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Scotland v Italy: Stuart Hogg and Scott Steele at half-back in much changed side

18 March 2021 David Barnes 24

Dave Cherry to make first start at hooker while Alex Craig set for debut off the bench …

Mike Blair says Scotland will bounce back from recent disappointments. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Scotland v Italy: Mike Blair says Ireland debrief was honest and constructive

16 March 2021 David Barnes 9

Scotland assistant coach says that the team’s game-plan will not alter significantly if Finn Russell is not fit to play against Italy …

Finn Russell and Ali Price are set to play alongside each other this Autumn for the first time in over a year. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Ali Price delighted to see old pal Finn Russell back in Scotland camp

19 October 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on Ali Price delighted to see old pal Finn Russell back in Scotland camp

Stand-off was tired but in good spirit when he joined the squad on Sunday night after playing for Racing 92 in the European Champions Cup Final on Saturday …

Gregor Townsend has named a 40-man training squad ahead of Scotland's Autumn Test schedule. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Three uncapped players in Scotland’s Autumn Test squad

12 October 2020 David Barnes 8

Oli Kebble, Duhan van der Merwe and Scott Steele are called up to the national squad for the first time …

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