Category: Rugby
UWS Sports News September 14th 2018
Presented by Stuart Reid with reports from Ryan Crombie and Gregor Hynds. Analysis and match previews from Gary Kirkpatrick and Chris MacMillan Continue reading UWS Sports News September 14th 2018
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Scotland lock Grant Gilchrist ready for Wallabies Test
By Andrew Scott GRANT Gilchrist insists that Scotland know the task at hand against Australia but insists they are more than ready for the challenge. The 27 year olds rugby career has been plagued with injuries but the second row forward is looking to cement his position in the starting team with a win against the Aussies. Gilchrist anticipates a tough encounter at Saturday. He … Continue reading Scotland lock Grant Gilchrist ready for Wallabies Test
Australia’s Stephen Moore is set to retire after Scotland match
By Andrew Scott VETERAN Aussie hooker Stephen Moore announced that he will retire from all forms of rugby after the Wallabies’ Autumn Tour on Saturday. Moore had planned to play a final Super Rugby season with the Reds after initially announcing his international retirement in July this year. But he has decided that the tour finale against Scotland will be the last time that he … Continue reading Australia’s Stephen Moore is set to retire after Scotland match
“He wants to challenge himself” Finn Russell’s agent reveals
By Andrew Scott THE Scot has been linked with French giants Racing 92 and Montpellier but it is believed that Racing are in the driving seat with a deal worth a reported £700,000 a season. “He’s obviously a very talented guy and lots of clubs will be looking at him” Gordon Hood, Russell’s agent said in an interview. Hood believes that Finn will relish the … Continue reading “He wants to challenge himself” Finn Russell’s agent reveals
Finn Russell leaves Glasgow Warriors
Last night it was announced that Scotland international Finn Russell would leave Glasgow Warriors at the end of the season. His agent believes the time was right for Finn to make the switch. Andrew Scott has more. Continue reading Finn Russell leaves Glasgow Warriors
UWS Newsroom Bulletin 20th November
Carla Buscema Talking Zimbabwe and Chris McMillian on the Sports Desk Continue reading UWS Newsroom Bulletin 20th November
No evidence for Rugby contact ban says Ayr President
By Stuart Reid President of Ayr Rugby Club, Billy McHarg believes that there is no need for a ban on contact rugby and there are ways around the problems. Rugby is a sport known worldwide for its hard tackling and physical nature. It is something that is taught from a young age to help children enhance their skills in the game. That all may be … Continue reading No evidence for Rugby contact ban says Ayr President
Paris match for Warriors
By CALLUM KERR GLASGOW WARRIORS return to Champions Cup action this weekend with an away trip to Paris to face last year’s runners-up Racing 92. Both teams met in the same stage of the tournament last year, being drawn into pool C. It was Racing who triumphed in Paris, securing a 34-10 win over the Warriors. The return leg fell in favour of the Scots. Playing … Continue reading Paris match for Warriors
