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Duhan van der Merwe makes Lions vow amid injury battle as wing eyes series win

1 week ago | scotlandrugbynews.com | Rob Robertson

Duhan van der Merwe will go on his second British and Irish Lions tour this summer (Image: Edinburgh Rugby) Duhan van der Merwe, who broke down in tears when he thought he may miss out on Lions selection after an ankle operation, doesn't think he will need any matches to get up to speed before the tour to Australia begins despite his lack of game time.
Emotional Pierre Schoeman opens up on British & Irish Lions selection

1 week ago | scotlandrugbynews.com | Rob Robertson

Pierre Schoeman and Duhan van der Merwe (Image: Edinburgh Rugby) Edinburgh prop Pierre Schoeman praised his wife Charissa for being his "rock" after both cried tears of joy when they heard he had made the British and Irish Lions squad. The Scotland front row forward said he couldn't have made it to the top of the game without the support of his wife, who was sitting next to him in their Midlothian home when he heard the good news.
The Lions' £60 fan rip off shows commercialism is running rampant - Rob Robertson

1 week ago | scotlandrugbynews.com | Rob Robertson

The comedian Roy “Chubby” Brown has done a set there, former US President Bill Clinton a book signing, John Cooper Clarke a poetry reading and Kim Wilde a greatest hits show. Now it’s British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell’s turn. He won’t be singing, dancing or even humming a happy tune. Instead, after tour manager Ieaun Evans reveals the names of the Lions, he will turn to Farrell to talk about his squad selection.
Lions legend Jim Telfer picks his squad for Australia tour as 10 Scots make cut

2 weeks ago | scotlandrugbynews.com | Rob Robertson

Jim Telfer has selected his squad for the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia (Image: Newsquest) Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions head coach Jim Telfer has a massive television on his living room wall where he watches as much rugby as he can. "I broke my arm a while back so have been stuck on my couch a lot but it's been okay because I have all the rugby channels," said one of the greatest coaches of all time with a smile on his face.
Rob Robertson: Why coach spells trouble for Finn Russell's Lions future

2 weeks ago | scotlandrugbynews.com | Rob Robertson

Finn Russell (Image: Craig Williamson - SNS Group / SRU) Former England international Austin Healey was irritating as a player and has kept that going as a rugby commentator. Occasionally though, he strikes a chord.
Boan Venter throws down gauntlet to Bath ahead of Challenge Cup semi-final

2 weeks ago | scotlandrugbynews.com | Rob Robertson

Edinburgh prop Boan Venter (Image: SNS) Edinburgh prop Boan Venter has thrown down the gauntlet to Finn Russell and his Bath team ahead of the sold-out European Challenge Cup semi-final. The confident front row forward has told the English outfit to “bring it on” as his team are ready for them.
Play-off bid out of Edinburgh's hands, says Sean Everitt after Zebre draw

3 weeks ago | scotlandrugbynews.com | Rob Robertson

Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt praised his team for their fightback and the coolness under pressure of Cammy Scott who secured a draw with the last kick of the game. He was pleased to take two points away from Parma and although he still feels his team can make the play-offs, he thinks it is now out of their hands. Read more: Edinburgh salvage points but play-off hopes hit with Zebre draw Everitt said: "I'm disappointed that we didn’t get the win.
Edinburgh salvage bonus points but play-off hopes hit with Zebre draw

3 weeks ago | scotlandrugbynews.com | Rob Robertson

Darcy Graham in action for Edinburgh (Image: Edinburgh Rugby) Cammy Scott was Edinburgh's hero as he put over a last minute conversion to secure a dramatic draw. From out on the touchline he converted a Matt Currie touchdown. Edinburgh were lucky to leave Parma with a draw and were poor. Zebre dominated the early stages, but poor handling cost them the chance to take the lead.
I understand Georgia frustration but Six Nations & URC spot shouldn't be on agenda

3 weeks ago | scotlandrugbynews.com | Rob Robertson

Richard Cockerill wants Georgia to face Wales in a Six Nations play-off (Image: SNS) Georgia will be very much on the mind of Scotland fans as well as supporters of Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors if Richard Cockerill gets his way. Let’s hope he doesn’t. At least for a few years yet.
Jim Fleming: Hollie Davidson the referee to break Six Nations 'glass ceiling'

1 month ago | scotlandrugbynews.com | Rob Robertson

Hollie Davidson is presented with a Scottish Rugby referee's cap during a referee cap presentation ceremony at Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Image: SNS Group / SRU) It’s Saturday afternoon at Meggetland and Boroughmuir seconds are playing Marr seconds. Nothing unusual in that, but the 73-year-old running the line looks a familiar face. That he is having to raise a yellow kicking cone above his head because there are no flags lying around is what first draws your attention.