Email:varsity(at)ed.ac.uk. Poshest bloke I've ever played rugby with. 020 8971 4333, Wales face danger of no team in Heineken Champions Cup. Scotland: K Geddes (London Scottish, capt); J Anderson (Hawick), W Munro (Glasgow HSFP), C Bruce (Glasgow Acads), D Smith (Aberdeen University); I Lumsden (Watsonians), A Black (Edinburgh University); I Henderson (Acads-Wanderers), G Lyall (Gala), R Aitken (London Scottish), A Watt (both London Scottish), J Kirk, W Elliot (both Acads-Wanderers), D Deas, J Orr (both Heriots FP). Six Nations: Scotland's Greatest XV revealed - as voted by you Map & Directions; Media Accreditation; . The caps were sent out to all 419 living players, and to the next-of-kin for the remaining 416 players that had represented the Lions up to this point. The only Scot to play a Test on the 2005 Lions Tour, Gordon Bulloch studied for a Masters in Business at the University of Strathclyde after retiring. Autumn debutants Tuipulotu, Ewan Ashman, Jamie Hodgson, Josh Bayliss, Javan Sebastian, Pierre Schoeman and Rufus McLean, who all received their first Scotland caps in the recent autumn Tests, have. But the former second-rower has now moved out to USA where he continues to coach in Major League Rugby. Despite the Lions team name only being used officially since 1950, tours since 1910 by combined teams have been undertaken with the support of the four home unions, and these along with other tours since 1888 by combined teams have been recognised retrospectively as Lions tours. Joe made the move to Chinnor from Merthyr Rugby where he spent two seasons whilst qualifying to become a mortgage broker. Eligible players in these tours are included in this list. Due to the success of the London Irish Rugby team over the past couple of decades, several notable international players have played for the London Irish. This includes players who have appeared as a replacement during a Lions match, but not those who have only been named as part of a Lions touring squad or included as part of a match day squad as a replacement and not participated in a match. Along with Armstrong, Paul Burnell was part of the Scotland team that won the Grand Slam in 1990 and the Championship nine years later. To attract the best young talent in the UK to play and study at the University of Edinburgh and provide players with the opportunity to train in a professional manner whilst studying for a world class degree. Named after one of EURFCs most illustrious alumni, David Bedell-Sivright, The Bedell-Sivright ScholarshipFund will be used to attract the best young talent to study and play rugby for The University of Edinburgh. Our Alumni, provides an opportunity for past and new players, a chance to renew old friendships and no doubt reminisce about their time at the club. A centre from Lower Hutt who went on to do great things for both Otago and the Highlanders, Leslie moved to Scotland and became an immediate hit in midfield alongside Tait. [1], The numbers are assigned in order of each player's first appearance. SubscrIbe for the latest news and offers direct to your inbox. Having started his playing career at Wasps Academy, at the age of 18 he signed to the then Championship side Plymouth Albion, before moving to Gala in the Scottish Premiership. Not all of the players were or would become full internationalists, as was similar with the Scotland team, but ten of the players who faced Scotland in black that day either were or went on to earn full caps, including the Kiwi scrum-half and captain Charles Saxton and the legendary Fred Allen, who was later to pilot a new era for All Blacks rugby as coach. 11. At the time of being selected for the Lions, Richards was playing rugby for Bristol RFC in England. Blair Swannell and Tom Richards played for the Lions and an international side other than the four home unions. Would always stop in my dads pub for a quick beer after a match. Scotland B national rugby union team - Wikipedia Following a mediocre 201617 campaign, the club appointed Loughborough Students director of rugby Dave Morris as director of rugby and the club saw a change at the top, with Malcom Offord becoming chairman of the club and Carson Russell as CEO. This places a tremendous burden on our sports men and women wishing to attain success on the pitch. Midway through the 19981999 season, Tiarks became disillusioned and discussed selling Scottish's place in the Premiership to second-division Bristol. Having played a key role in the war, and having lost many men in battle, New Zealand send their top squad of players to the UK to take part in the matches. He is also a Newcastle United season ticket holder. 12. . 7. London Scottish Name Strong Side to Face Richmond. Contact us | The following former London Scottish players have represented Ireland at full international level. Tom Biggs A strange individual who reminds me of Smeagol from Lord of the Rings. Shirt Sponsor: DANEHURST . With the investment made to infrastructure and coaching, the Clubs focus is now to its current and future rugby players. In the 199899 season, Scottish made their only appearance in the English Premiership. 8. London Scottish - The Rugby Paper Club News | 21 Apr 23. However, this hasnt always been the case. Former Scotland captain and scrum-half Greig Laidlaw has announced his retirement from rugby. Aged 25, Jake spent time at Newcastle Falcons Academy and also represented England Students. London Scottish have produced more than 220 Scottish international players, more than any other club.[20]. SCOTLAND have actually beaten New Zealand at rugby in an international match that retains a strong affinity in Scottish rugby history. The man they called the Junkyard Dog, and hailed by many as Scotland's greatest ever player is No.9 Gary Armstrong. A great of the game with both Wasps and Scotland, Logan married the TV presenter Gabby Logan (nee Yorath). The following former London Scottish players have represented England at full international level. The club regularly featured at the Middlesex Sevens tournament, winning the trophy in 1937, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1965 and 1991. Every props dream. [6] Following this, in February 2021 it was confirmed that due to funding cuts and the costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic Scottish would not take part in the upcoming season. Moved from back-row to prop at 16 which is the reason Im not at Bath today! SCOTLAND M. Appleson (London Scottlsh), D. Stark (Ayr), D. Caskie (Gloucester), I. Jardine (Stirling County), M. Moncrieff (Gala), G. Townsend (Gala), D. Patterson (Edinburgh Acads), P. Jones (Gloucester), M. Scott (Dunfermline), B. Robertson (Stirling County), R. Scott (London Scottish), A. MacDonald (Heriot's), S. Reid (Boroughmuir), D. Auckland-born, Glenn Metcalfe played all four games for Scotland in that Championship win. This tradition of togetherness is a common thread woven between every team, right back to that of Bedell-Sivright and before, and embodies the clubs greatest attributes - passion, performance, sportsmanship and heart. Scottish turned professional in 1996. Following his rugby career, Metcalfe returned to his native New Zealand to become a firefighter, while he put his boots back on in November 2020 to appear in a charity match for Waikato Classics. In 200910, the club finished second in their first season in RFU National 1 Division. FEATURES. Sitemap| Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Discover RugbyPass+ premium articles, the best rugby content from award-winning journalists, pundits, top coaches and the biggest stars of the game. [2], They had a sizable fixture list and played some of the leading clubs of the time immediately, such as Ravenscourt Park Football Club and Queen's House Football Club (the latter being the only London team to have never lost to London Scottish). Fast-forward over 100 years and the London Irish Rugby team won their first ever major trophy in 2002 when the side clinched the Powergen Cup (now known as the Premiership). New Zealand Army Team: H Cook; J Sherratt, J Smith, W Argus; F Allen, J Kearney; C Saxton (capt); N McPhail, F Haigh, J Simpson, A Blake, S Young, S Woolley, K Arnold, J Finlay.