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RWC Build-Up: The Major Madness

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Alan Dymock | 1 Comment |

Before every major event we get caught up in the madness of predictions. We follow speculation as if it were Gospel. We force ourselves to show blind faith, regardless of what common sense has been telling us for 3 years out of 4.

Suddenly people at the office you rarely speak to are talking to you about sport. That distant mate no one has seen for years is emailing you about fantasy leagues. You’re heading to the bookies when, normally, you’re that person that doesn’t buy a lottery ticket on Rollover day.

Now Rory has gone…

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Alan Dymock | 1 Comment |

Like it or not we are in the throes of a new season.

To The Ends Of The Earth

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Rory Baldwin | 1 Comment |

It’s a little strange to think that in just over 30 days time I’ll be setting foot on the other side of this giant planet of ours to witness the almighty spectacle that will be Scotland vs Romania, our own little entree into Rugby World Cup 2011.

There Will Be Gold – Review of the New Scotland World Cup Shirt

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Rory Baldwin | 2 Comments |

I take another look at the new Scotland shirt for the Rugby World Cup, this time up close. And come over all King Midas. With pics – I hope the colours come across okay, new camera!

“I Have A Dream…”

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Alan Dymock |

There is a fine line between realism and negativity. I know this myself, having been described as a wee bit *just a wee bit* negative.

In Scottish rugby we are often accused of dwelling on the negatives. Results, finances and the press almost ensure this. The outlook is usually grey.

The alternative, though, is to be optimistic.

Teasing Out A Career

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Alan Dymock | 1 Comment |

What does a player need to develop?

For some it is competition, for others it is hard work they are not used to. Freedom comes into it but restriction and focus can be the answer for many more. Success is a something attainable but the recipe is different for every individual and establishment. The legendary Pele once said “Everything is practice”. Many people have said that what made the late Seve Ballesteros so great was his flair and tenacity: personal qualities he had freedom to express.

I’m afraid that neither of these make Graham Lowe’s life any easier.

Refresher: What’s Happening On the Club Scene?

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Alan Dymock |

Since Melrose won their own 7s Ayr have beaten them to the Scottish Cup 25-21. Highlights here.

However, Melrose are still chasing the Treble of the 7s, the Borders League and the Premier One title while Ayr are looking to come from behind in the title race and claim a Double. This means that Saturday’s match at the Greenyards is a huge one. Can Melrose hang on and avenge the Cup defeat? Kick-off is at 3pm.

In other news, keep your eyes on SRB for our own ‘End of Season Awards’ and a series of ‘interesting’ interviews as we build-up to the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

Premier One Still Up In The Air

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Alan Dymock |

At this point in time we know who is playing in Premier One next season, but we still don’t know who will start that season as the title holders.

Risking A Change

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Alan Dymock | 3 Comments |

Humans are fairly simple creatures. If you compliment someone enough they will believe what you tell them.

A Day Trip to Murrayfield

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Christie | 1 Comment |

Greetings, readers. Ahead of the big cross-border clash that is sure to have the tinpot nationalists out in force this weekend, regular correspondent for The Rugby Blog Christine Lester writes in with an Englishwoman’s view of her first trip to Murrayfield for the Ireland game. Christine is based in Glasgow, and we hope she may be able to give us some more coverage from that end of the country in future. Over to Christine!

Club International Team vs France

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Rory Baldwin | 1 Comment |

Sent to me from the satellite phone aboard the Gulfstream G4 winging him and his fellow club internationalists across to froggy land for the OTHER game vs France this weekend, A.D reports in with the full team announcement for the Club International side.

Here we go again…

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Rory Baldwin | 4 Comments |

As Welsh legend Gareth Thomas tells all in America there have been a few revelations on our own soil. Brace yourself for the Scottish rugby version of the New Years honour list…

The Sign of 7

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Alan Dymock | 2 Comments |

When you talk to cricket fans they will normally say the same thing: “I love tweed…”However, when you ask them about the smash-mouth, less drawn-out affair of 20/20 cricket they acknowledge the excitement but regard it as the warm-up.

In Scotland 7s rugby is considered in much the same way.

What’s not on TV can’t hurt you!

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Alan Dymock |

It’s a biggie, this weekend. Up and down the country rugby fans will become hermits, forget to wash and most likely forget about (OMG, GAMU!) Saturday night reality TV as the Heineken Cup starts up again.

Thankfully the national papers have already written our sides off, so we, the fans don’t have to think about it. Cheers. Maybe next year, eh? Oh…. We’ve been written off for that one, too?! Ok. Also, our Commonwealth 7s campaign starts on Monday. Tape it? Alright. Let’s just focus on our club rugby, then…

And what a belter last week was!

In Need of Your Help!

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Alan Dymock | 5 Comments |

Premier 1 rugby is a bit of a family affair for me.

My father has served as President, Coach and Captain for Dundee HSFP. My two Brothers Andrew and Neil play scrum half and prop, respectively, for the same club. Myself, the black sheep of the family, I play prop for Heriot’s. I’m pretty sure my Mum hates rugby.