Christie Lester gives us a rundown of the happenings on day 1 of the IRB World Series Glasgow 7s.
Glasgow 7s Day 1: USA Eagles push Scotland closer to relegation zone
Category: Sevens
Scotland and Club Sevens news, reports and articles. Including coverage of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Series and Melrose Sevens.
News Roundup
Starting Again with Scotland Sevens
As the first leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series is set to kick off, it must be asked whether another season beginning with ‘assessment’ is good for Scotland.
Greening to Fill Sevens Role
The SRU have appointed another former England player to a coaching role as ex-England Sevens Assistant Coach Phil Greening is set to take the reins of the Sevens squad.
Pick Seven Guys. Easy?
With the Olympics capturing the attention of the country, Xander Munro takes a look at the arrival of Rugby Sevens in 2016 and the potential headaches it might cause.
Scotland 7s Announced for Denmark
The SRU’s Ambitious AGM
With a remit of a Grand Slam in 2016 and winning a World Cup the SRU cannot be accused of lacking ambition, but how does the Union’s finances break down, who is stepping down and what can still improve?
Do Scotland Need a 7s Side?
It would be harsh to call full-time 7s in Scotland a failure, as it has only been a year. Yet, would Scotland be better following the Irish model and abandoning 7s? (After the Commonwealth Games, obviously! Don’t panic, Salmond!)
Sevens Tour Diary: Glasgow
Colin Gregor and the boys went to Glasgow with high hopes, but on the pitch it didn’t turn out quite as well as they or the home fans had hoped.
Return of Highland 7s A Fine Success
Scott Forrest to Coach Scotland Womens 7s
Scotland is moving into the world of women’s 7s with a view to qualifying for the next years World Cup. Look out Colin Gregor.
Sevens Tour Diary: Japan
Colin Gregor reports in from the Japanese leg of the IRB Sevens where Scotland managed to get their season back on track after a few disappointing tournaments.