Fans given the chance to get close to Scotland Team ahead of Italy match

Posted on Aug 19, 2011 in Latest Rugby News

Supporters will have the chance to kick-start their weekend of all-action EMC Test rugby by getting up close and personal with members of the Scotland squad in one of Edinburgh’s most iconic locations tomorrow evening.

As a thank you to fans for their fantastic backing in the victory over Ireland in the first EMC Test a fortnight ago and to get the ball rolling ahead of the visit from Italy on Saturday (Murrayfield Stadium, kick-off 5pm), some of Andy Robinson’s players will spend around an hour out and about in Princes Street Gardens from 5.10pm on Friday night. Who knows, they might even bring a ball with them!

The players will be basing themselves in the portion of the gardens beneath the National Galleries of Scotland, opposite the Scott Monument, and supporters are encouraged to come on down to collect autographs and wish the team well ahead of their clash with the Azzurri. Fans are asked to wear their Scotland colours, with a nice surprise in store for some who do!

The game against the Italians is Scotland’s last encounter ahead of their departure for the IRB Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

Turnstiles open at 3pm on Saturday.  Tickets can be collected at the Scottish Rugby Ticket Centre from 9am on Saturday.  We encourage all supporters to come to the ground early and enjoy the big-match build-up including special features on Scotland’s largest permanent big screens at a sports ground.

Tickets for the EMC Test against Italy are on sale now from www.scottishrugby.org or from the 24 hour credit card hotline 0844 335 3933. They cost from £5 for children and students and from £10 for adults.  You can also buy tickets on the day. Full details on www.scottishrugby.org

Scotland Medical Update

Posted on Mar 21, 2011 in Latest Rugby News

Seven players will require further medical assessment after Scotland’s win against Italy at Murrayfield yesterday in their final game of the 2011 RBS 6 Nations Championship.

Scotland team doctor James Robson reported that centre Joe Ansbro had injured his right knee, his midfield colleague Sean Lamont had strained a hamstring, while half-backs Ruaridh Jackson (dead-leg) and Rory Lawson (back bruising) were also among the casualties.

In the pack, captain Alastair Kellock had a wrist injury, flanker Kelly Brown an ankle strain and prop Geoff Cross a hand knock.

Meanwhile, Scotland head coach Andy Robinson thanked supporters for their “strong and vocal” backing at yesterday’s match and throughout the season. Robinson said: “On behalf of the players and team management I wish to thank the crowd for their strong and vocal backing yesterday and for the support we have been given throughout the championship.  We were delighted we were able to give our supporters something to cheer about with a winning performance.”

Evans and Paterson in “Good Spirits”

Posted on Feb 16, 2010 in Rugby News

The injured Scotland players Thom Evans and Chris Paterson are continuing today to recover from the injuries they sustained in the RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Wales last weekend.

The pair remain in University Hospital Cardiff and both are described as being in “good spirits” by medical staff.

Scotland team doctor James Robson said: “Thom has been heartened by the many messages of support he has received from around the world.

“The surgeons are delighted with his progress. Thom and his mum met with the surgeons last night and Thom has opted to undergo a further procedure later this week, which will enhance the surgery that has already taken place and provide further stabilisation to his neck.

“This procedure is optional and Thom could have decided to have it done at a later point, or not at all. He’s decided to go ahead now and that should help with the whole recovery process.
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