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Ex-Edinburgh forward is named new Bath director of rugby

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

Bath have named former Edinburgh player and coach Todd Blackadder their new director of rugby and Tabai Matson as head coach.

Murray brimming with confidence ahead of Erasmus influence

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Ireland star Conor Murray admits he is full of confidence as he prepares for a new era at Munster under head coach Rassie Erasmus.

Player Movements: Gloucester

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Along with other talented signings this year, Gloucester has promoted three players from the Academy to refresh their senior squad for the following season.   Here are the club's ins and outs ahead...

Tough Glasgow Warriors training gets Leonardo Sarto going

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

The president of the Italian rugby federation may not have been impressed by Leonardo Sarto’s move to Glasgow Warriors but the first week at his new home has the former Zebre wing in no doubt he...

Guirado absent for start of new season

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

France captain Guilhem Guirado is set to miss the start of the Top 14 season as he recovers from a knee injury picked up at the end of last season.

Byron McGuigan signs for Sale Sharks after release from Exeter...

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Former Exeter Chiefs full-back Byron McGuigan has joined Sale Sharks on a two-year deal.The Namibian-born back was released by the Chiefs this summer but has managed to find a new Premiership club.McGuigan...

Glasgow signing Tjiuee Uanivi lured by high-tempo gameplan

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

Namibia lock Tjiuee Uanivi is understandably keen to play down any comparisons with Leone Nakarawa but believes his game is suited to Glasgow’s high-tempo attacking gameplan.

Warriors star Bennett delighted to repay Cotter for Olympic help

1 decade ago by Glasgow Warriors news

Glasgow Warriors centre Mark Bennett has thanked Scotland coach Vern Cotter for allowing him to miss their summer tour to Japan so he could focus on earning a place in the Team GB men's sevens Olympic...

Warriors star Bennett delighted to repay Cotter for Olympic help

1 decade ago by Glasgow Warriors news

Glasgow Warriors centre Mark Bennett has thanked Scotland coach Vern Cotter for allowing him to miss their summer tour to Japan so he could focus on earning a place in the Team GB men's sevens Olympic...

Scotland skipper backs Mark Robertson to have Rio impact

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

Scotland Sevens captain Scott Wight was delighted to see his close friend and team mate Mark Robertson selected for the Olympics – and he believes the 31 year old can make a real impact for Team...