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Matt Scott is keen to develop the inside centre role during Scotland tour. Picture: SNS Group

Matt Scott comes to fore as Andy Robinson sharpens Scotland attack

ONE OF the youngest players on the Scotland tour, Matt Scott, has declared himself ready to help Scotland try to uncover a new attacking edge.

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Eagles seek to weather the Storm in final

Edinburgh Eagles rugby league side were due to put their unbeaten start to the Scottish Conference season on the line against Ayrshire Storm at Union Park today at 2pm in a repeat of last year’s grand final, writes BILL LOTHIAN.

Bowe signs autographs during a visit to Cumnock Academy. Picture: Steven Jack

Tommy Bowe believes Scottish pro teams are closing in on Celtic cousins

IRELAND winger Tommy Bowe believes the Scottish professional teams have this year taken a step closer to the Irish and Welsh sides, but that the growth of supporters next season will be the true test of whether the pro game can belatedly take off in Scotland.

Andy Robinson during a training session at Murrayfield. Picture: PA Wire

Rugby: Andy Robinson bullish ahead of Scotland tour

SCOTLAND head coach Andy Robinson encouraged his players to savour the experience of a first tour of the South Seas in 12 years as they flew out of Edinburgh last night.

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Sinclair best in the East

Portobello’s Chris Sinclair was named East Regional player of the season when Scottish Rugby held its annual awards dinner at Murrayfield last night.

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Wade called up to face Baa-Baas as England prepare for South Africa

Christian Wade will get a chance to press his claims for the Test series against South Africa after being named in a strong England team to face the Barbarians.

Harry Leonard urges Scotland U20s to walk tall on the world stage

As the squad jetted off to South Africa yesterday Scotland under-20 captain Harry Leonard urged his players to have faith in their own ability as they take part in the IRB Junior World Championship.

Matt Scott

Rugby: No welcome Matt even though I owe the Aussies

Matt SCOTT flew out on his first Scotland rugby tour today aiming to repay the host Australians for acts of kindness in the only way a professional athlete knows how – by inflicting defeat.

Alasdair Strokosch: Prepared to fight for his place. Picture: Jane Barlow

Rugby: Alasdair Strokosch sees fight for place as big chance

Flanker used to being the one Scotland turn to in hour of need

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Mark Bennett has enjoyed more success at Clermont. Picture: Kate Chandler

Bennett aims to bring slice of cup luck to Scotland U20s

SCOTLAND’S latest cup-winner is hoping some of his good luck rubs off on the Scotland under-20 squad when they head to the World Championships in South Africa this weekend.

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Sir Moir Lockhead looks to Irish model as the way ahead for Scotland

Sir Moir Lockhead has kept a low profile since appointment as SRU chairman

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Robshaw aims to cap ‘surreal’ season with title triumph

Chris Robshaw is determined to sign off a remarkable season by leading Harlequins, the club that is in his blood, to their first Aviva Premiership title in today’s Twickenham final.

Edinburgh’s quick fix of imports could place club’s future at risk

EDINBURGH this week announced another new signing, the South African lock Isak van der Westhuizen. By my calculations this means that Michael Bradley has now added nine new players to his squad, only one of whom, full-back or centre Greig Tonks , from Northampton, is at present qualified to play for Scotland.

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Remarkable achievement recognised as Howe of Fife pick up top club award

CUPAR club Howe of Fife beat off the combined challenge of Premier One clubs Melrose, Gala and neighbours Dundee to claim the RBS Club of the Year trophy at last night’s awards event at Murrayfield.

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Rugby: Edinburgh line up friendly at home to Northampton

Edinburgh Rugby are to face former European Cup winners Northampton Saints in a glamour pre-season friendly at Murrayfield on Friday, August 24.

Tom Brown, left, seen here with new Scotland recruit Tim Visser, has played at Under-17, Under-18 and Under-20 level with his country

Rugby: Time for the Tom and Tim show on summer tour

Tom Brown has pledged to play his part in taking a thriving Edinburgh Rugby partnership on tour when he jets off on a maiden full international campaign with Scotland.

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