Tag: Duncan Weir

Squad Update: Weir in, others out

January 24, 2020 in Six Nations

Duncan Weir has been added to the Scotland squad to replace the absent Finn Russell. Darcy Graham will also miss the opening games with a knee injury.

Death of the drop goal

February 27, 2019 in Scotland National Team

By Kevin Millar

Tags: Dan Parks, Duncan Weir, Finn Russell

Scottish rugby has fallen out of love with drop goals. Kevin Millar explores the reasons why and argues the case for bringing back the drop goal.

Podcast: Episode 37 – Season Review

July 4, 2018 in Scottish Rugby Podcast

By Cammy Black

Tags: Dan Parks, Duncan Weir, Edinburgh Rugby, Finn Russell, Glasgow Warriors, Gregor Townsend, Podcast, Rugby Podcast, Scotland National Team, Scottish Rugby Podcast, Stuart Hogg

This week Cammy is joined by Rory and Al in the last two episodes of the season. We look back at Scotland’s season as they build to the World Cup and look ahead to see which of Edinburgh or Glasgow will come out on top next year.

1872 Cup: Edinburgh Player Ratings

May 8, 2017 in Guinness PRO14

By Ruairidh Campbell

Tags: 1872 Cup, Ben Toolis, Damien Hoyland, Duncan Weir, Edinburgh Rugby

Ruairidh Campbell takes a look at an Edinburgh team desperate to impress their incoming boss at the end of a largely forgettable season.

In his wisdom, Alan Solomons steps down

September 28, 2016 in Pro Teams

By Al Kerr

Tags: Alan Solomons, Duncan Weir

Scottish Rugby has confirmed that Alan Solomons has decided to end his time as Edinburgh Rugby Head Coach

Cardiff 34-16 Edinburgh

September 4, 2016 in Guinness PRO14

By Rory Baldwin

Tags: Duncan Weir, Glenn Bryce, Nick Williams

Edinburgh travelled to Cardiff with the aim of rejuvenating a struggling club, but sadly it ended up as more of the same with Cardiff Blues the resurgent ones.

Edinburgh’s Big Hopes for 2016/17

July 14, 2016 in Pro Teams

By Calum Gillon

Tags: Alex Northam, Duncan Weir, Edinburgh Rugby, Glenn Bryce, Kevin Bryce, Nick Beavon, Rory Scholes, Sasa Tofilau, Solomoni Junior Rasolea

Callum Gillon switches his attention to Edinburgh and their signings for the 2016/17 season, some of whom haven’t travelled all that far…

Glasgow’s Departing Warriors

June 5, 2016 in Player Watch

By John Anderson

Tags: Duncan Weir, Glenn Bryce, Kevin Bryce, Leone Nakarawa, Mike Blair, Mike Cusack, Tyrone Holmes, Will Bordill

From fans favourites to one season disappointments via the irreplaceable, the players leaving the Warriors this season are an eclectic mix, writes John Anderson.

Who Makes the Plays Now?

May 25, 2016 in Scotland National Team

By Gavin Harper

Tags: Adam Hastings, Duncan Weir, Finn Russell, Peter Horne, Ruaridh Jackson, Tom Heathcote

With Finn Russell ruled out of the summer tour through injury, Gavin Harper runs the rule over the choices that Vern Cotter has at fly-half for the summer tour. Will he promote from within, and who might he call up?