Glasgow Warriors hand Mike Blair mentor role
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanAnnouncing his move yesterday, Blair said he planned to become a coach in time, and believed that working with Glasgow head coach Gregor Townsend would be an invaluable part of his apprenticeship. “I’m...
Glasgow sign Mike Blair on two-year deal
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumGlasgow Warriors have brought in Scotland scrum-half Mike Blair on a two-year deal. Blair, who has 85 caps for Scotland, will arrive at Glasgow at the end of the season from Newcastle. He will bring...
London Irish v Edinburgh: Old friends square off
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanA MERCHISTON Castle School reunion could go a long way to deciding if Edinburgh can make it to the European Challenge Cup semi-finals when they take on London Irish this weekend.
North 'should not play this season'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNorthampton and Wales wing George North should not play again this season, according to former World Rugby medical adviser Dr Barry O'Driscoll. North was knocked out as Saints beat Wasps...
Geoff Cross to shave off beard for charity
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanCross has become known for his trademark bushy beard, which he has been growing for the last 12 months, and although tempted to keep it longer, will remove it completely upon reaching his £10,000 target. ...
Tim Visser to leave Edinburgh Rugby for Harlequins
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanVisser, who is out of contract at the end of the current campaign, has spent almost six years at Edinburgh since signing from Newcastle Falcons in the summer of 2009. The 27-year-old has scored seven...
Tim Visser to leave Edinburgh Rugby for Harlequins
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanVisser, who is out of contract at the end of the current campaign, has spent almost six years at Edinburgh since signing from Newcastle Falcons in the summer of 2009. The 27-year-old has scored seven...
Harlequins sign Scotland’s flying Dutch wing Tim Visser from Edinburgh
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Visser to join Quins next season after six years at Edinburgh• Former Wales prop Adam Jones secures move to Harlequins• Match report: Saracens 42-14 Harlequins• Talking points from the weekend’s...
Williams would back resting North
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer Wales flanker Martyn Williams would back a decision to rest George North for the remainder of the season. Wales wing North will see a specialist this week after being knocked out...
Tim Visser signs for Harlequins
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumHarlequins have bolstered their wing resources for next season with the signing of Scotland winger Tim Visser. Visser, 27, joins from Edinburgh and will step into Ugo Monye's shoes after the winger...
