The Official Scottish Rugby Thread

[Slick]

Nice to see you back, Tichtheid

Does anyone know if S4C should be on a free view box?

[Dogbert]

Slick

I'm not sure you can get it on Freeview m outside wales - Freesat yes . but not Freeview , as far as I am aware

It is on BBC Iplayer though . so if you have a smart tV with BBC Iplayer . then you shoiuld be good , or just cast from you phone / tablet

[Slick]

Slick

I'm not sure you can get it on Freeview m outside wales - Freesat yes . but not Freeview , as far as I am aware

It is on BBC Iplayer though . so if you have a smart tV with BBC Iplayer . then you shoiuld be good , or just cast from you phone / tablet

Cheers! Hadn’t thought of that…

[Tichtheid]

Nice to see you back, Tichtheid

Does anyone know if S4C should be on a free view box?

Hi Slick.


The bonus of watching S4C is that it's in Welsh, so the commentary won't be annoying.

[Slick]

That was a nice start

[Blackmac]

Glasgow playing very fast and loose but Scarlets absorbing it well.

[Jock42]

McDowall due a few crates of beer for that.

[S/Lt_Phillips]

Jesus, what are Glasgow doing? Literally throwing this away. Plus they can't win a lineout and constantly getting pinged. They need to get to half time without losing more points.

[Jock42]

Jesus, what are Glasgow doing? Literally throwing this away. Plus they can't win a lineout and constantly getting pinged. They need to get to half time without losing more points.

Don't worry. It'll be all scarlets into the last 20, I'll leave for work and the weegies will turn it (back) on and romp home.

[Blackmac]

Our teams just struggle to perform under any real pressure.

[KingBlairhorn]

Our teams just struggle to perform under any real pressure.

They had a fair wobble but seem to have sorted themselves out. Brutal 20 minutes from scarlets though. Glasgow won’t get let back into a game like that in the playoffs.

[Tichtheid]

Our teams just struggle to perform under any real pressure.

They had a fair wobble but seem to have sorted themselves out. Brutal 20 minutes from scarlets though. Glasgow won’t get let back into a game like that in the playoffs.

When Glasgow stopped trying for the miracle score off absolutely everything and stuck to good phases and set piece they were streets ahead in that game.

The first try after half time was superb, hard yards, make ground, good ruck speed and the gap opens up, that was one of the best tries I've seen this season, nothing fancy about it, just excellent top level rugby.

[Blackmac]

Our teams just struggle to perform under any real pressure.

They had a fair wobble but seem to have sorted themselves out. Brutal 20 minutes from scarlets though. Glasgow won’t get let back into a game like that in the playoffs.

When Glasgow stopped trying for the miracle score off absolutely everything and stuck to good phases and set piece they were streets ahead in that game.

The first try after half time was superb, hard yards, make ground, good ruck speed and the gap opens up, that was one of the best tries I've seen this season, nothing fancy about it, just excellent top level rugby.

Noticeably tightened things up at about 50 minutes. Still trying to keep things flowing but far more measured in the passing and offloading. Discipline needs to be tightened up because it's all that made a 5 try to 1 game look tight.
Dempsey was going to be man of the match from the very start but solid effort from Fagerson Jnr and Darge and a great 15 minutes from Matthews.

[Yr Alban]

Wasn’t able to watch the game (family thing) but very pleased to see the result. Here’s hoping for the first silverware for a Scottish team since Toony won the Pro12. Would prefer it to have been Embra, but I’ll take this.

[TheNatalShark]

Between the weegies and the women and all round good day.

Latter might have been against not so grand oppo, but lots of really strong individual performances in a good all round team performances with great planned option taking. Usually come away thinking Nelson underperforms but was quietly very good, good decisions, physicality in support and d, not hogging at first receiver to let others strut and importantly got those kicks which stretched the game and confidence out of sight.

[dkm57]

Reckon the remaining 2 (hopefully more) games to the end of the season will do the Glasgow squad a lot of good regardless of the results.

[robmatic]

Reckon the remaining 2 (hopefully more) games to the end of the season will do the Glasgow squad a lot of good regardless of the results.

We always complain about Scottish players lacking composure etc. but playing knockout rugby helps develop all that.

[KingBlairhorn]

So Toulon in the final. Benetton would have been an easier game IMO but they somehow got nilled despite playing 74 minutes against 14 men.

Toulon have two Scottish Rugby old boys in Cornel du Preez and Brian both of whom started today. They are 5th in the top14 which suggests they are good, but cdp and Brian were both relatively limited when they left Scotland so I wonder if Toulon have been playing a shadow team in the challenge cup? I saw Biggar played too though which suggests not. Anyone have some insight into them?

[Biffer]

Good luck to anyone going to Dublin for the final. You'll get flights and tickets easily enough, but you get ripped off for hotels.

[KingBlairhorn]

Good luck to anyone going to Dublin for the final. You'll get flights and tickets easily enough, but you get ripped off for hotels.

I've been across for a couple of Ireland games and I flew in and out of Belfast. I don't know what time the game is, but if it finishes at a reasonable time then get the train down and back and you'll avoid most of the gouging I would think.

[Dogbert]

Sensible people booked accommodation on a cancellable option weeks ago

[fishfoodie]

Good luck to anyone going to Dublin for the final. You'll get flights and tickets easily enough, but you get ripped off for hotels.

I've been across for a couple of Ireland games and I flew in and out of Belfast. I don't know what time the game is, but if it finishes at a reasonable time then get the train down and back and you'll avoid most of the gouging I would think.

Yep, look for Hotels on any of the train stops on the Dublin-Belfast line

[Yr Alban]

Just seen a report saying that Jonny Gray dislocated his knee playing for Exeter.

I’m hoping they mean his kneecap, which would be a lot more likely and a lot less serious.

[westport]

Edinburgh Rugby Forwards Coach Stevie Lawrie today extended terms with the capital club, penning a new one-year deal.

Lawrie joined the club’s coaching staff as Assistant Forwards Coach ahead of the 2019/20 season before being promoted to Forwards Coach in 2021/22.

Under Lawrie’s tutelage this season, Edinburgh had the most successful scrum in the URC, while retaining the second-most lineouts in the championship.

Lawrie will return as Forwards Coach alongside Defence Coach Michael Todd, with the club currently recruiting for a new Head Coach to lead the capital side into the 2023/24 campaign.

[robmatic]

Edinburgh Rugby Forwards Coach Stevie Lawrie today extended terms with the capital club, penning a new one-year deal.

Lawrie joined the club’s coaching staff as Assistant Forwards Coach ahead of the 2019/20 season before being promoted to Forwards Coach in 2021/22.

Under Lawrie’s tutelage this season, Edinburgh had the most successful scrum in the URC, while retaining the second-most lineouts in the championship.

Lawrie will return as Forwards Coach alongside Defence Coach Michael Todd, with the club currently recruiting for a new Head Coach to lead the capital side into the 2023/24 campaign.

Does this mean the head coach situation is sorted then? Can't imagine they would extend the contracts of the current assistants without knowing who was coming in.

[Jock42]

Edinburgh Rugby Forwards Coach Stevie Lawrie today extended terms with the capital club, penning a new one-year deal.

Lawrie joined the club’s coaching staff as Assistant Forwards Coach ahead of the 2019/20 season before being promoted to Forwards Coach in 2021/22.

Under Lawrie’s tutelage this season, Edinburgh had the most successful scrum in the URC, while retaining the second-most lineouts in the championship.

Lawrie will return as Forwards Coach alongside Defence Coach Michael Todd, with the club currently recruiting for a new Head Coach to lead the capital side into the 2023/24 campaign.

Does this mean the head coach situation is sorted then? Can't imagine they would extend the contracts of the current assistants without knowing who was coming in.

Not according to Douglas Struth



Head Coach appointment
Another ongoing process is the recruitment of our new Head Coach, with Mike Blair having taken the positive, brave, and proactive decision to step back from the role at the end of this season. A huge thank you to Mike for all his efforts over the past two years.

The quality of interest in the Head Coach role has been excellent. While we would hope to conclude this process very soon, it is important for the future of the club to get this right, and not to rush. For that reason, Steve Diamond has agreed to oversee the start of our pre-season programme until at least August.

This allows us to take the necessary time to appoint a permanent Head Coach, safe in the certainty and security that a coach of Steve’s quality and experience is leading from the front meantime, accompanied by the stability of existing assistant coaches Michael Todd and the recently re-signed Steve Lawrie.

[westport]

Edinburgh Rugby Forwards Coach Stevie Lawrie today extended terms with the capital club, penning a new one-year deal.

Lawrie joined the club’s coaching staff as Assistant Forwards Coach ahead of the 2019/20 season before being promoted to Forwards Coach in 2021/22.

Under Lawrie’s tutelage this season, Edinburgh had the most successful scrum in the URC, while retaining the second-most lineouts in the championship.

Lawrie will return as Forwards Coach alongside Defence Coach Michael Todd, with the club currently recruiting for a new Head Coach to lead the capital side into the 2023/24 campaign.

Does this mean the head coach situation is sorted then? Can't imagine they would extend the contracts of the current assistants without knowing who was coming in.

Not yet and while it is tight for most folk the basic cost of a Season Ticket will not increase in 2023/24.

[robmatic]

Edinburgh Rugby Forwards Coach Stevie Lawrie today extended terms with the capital club, penning a new one-year deal.

Lawrie joined the club’s coaching staff as Assistant Forwards Coach ahead of the 2019/20 season before being promoted to Forwards Coach in 2021/22.

Under Lawrie’s tutelage this season, Edinburgh had the most successful scrum in the URC, while retaining the second-most lineouts in the championship.

Lawrie will return as Forwards Coach alongside Defence Coach Michael Todd, with the club currently recruiting for a new Head Coach to lead the capital side into the 2023/24 campaign.

Does this mean the head coach situation is sorted then? Can't imagine they would extend the contracts of the current assistants without knowing who was coming in.

Not according to Douglas Struth



Head Coach appointment
Another ongoing process is the recruitment of our new Head Coach, with Mike Blair having taken the positive, brave, and proactive decision to step back from the role at the end of this season. A huge thank you to Mike for all his efforts over the past two years.

The quality of interest in the Head Coach role has been excellent. While we would hope to conclude this process very soon, it is important for the future of the club to get this right, and not to rush. For that reason, Steve Diamond has agreed to oversee the start of our pre-season programme until at least August.

This allows us to take the necessary time to appoint a permanent Head Coach, safe in the certainty and security that a coach of Steve’s quality and experience is leading from the front meantime, accompanied by the stability of existing assistant coaches Michael Todd and the recently re-signed Steve Lawrie.

Sounds like they could be going for someone who becomes available after the World Cup, if it's someone who is not going to be around for pre-season.

[GrahamWa]

Edinburgh Rugby Forwards Coach Stevie Lawrie today extended terms with the capital club, penning a new one-year deal.

Lawrie joined the club’s coaching staff as Assistant Forwards Coach ahead of the 2019/20 season before being promoted to Forwards Coach in 2021/22.

Under Lawrie’s tutelage this season, Edinburgh had the most successful scrum in the URC, while retaining the second-most lineouts in the championship.

Lawrie will return as Forwards Coach alongside Defence Coach Michael Todd, with the club currently recruiting for a new Head Coach to lead the capital side into the 2023/24 campaign.

Does this mean the head coach situation is sorted then? Can't imagine they would extend the contracts of the current assistants without knowing who was coming in.

Not yet and while it is tight for most folk the basic cost of a Season Ticket will not increase in 2023/24.

I wonder if they will recategorise like Glasgow did a few years ago and leave the terrace and bronze tickets the same price. But introduce a new banding for Platinum for the best tickets, or have they already got a platinum group?

[westport]

The sad passing of Ray Megson who helped loads on match officials after his retirement from whistling.

https://scottishrugby.org/ray-megson/?f ... zcxb_Xpzec

[mos_eisely_]

That's Lee Blackett out the running as he's just signed with Bath.

[Biffer]

Edinburgh Rugby Forwards Coach Stevie Lawrie today extended terms with the capital club, penning a new one-year deal.

Lawrie joined the club’s coaching staff as Assistant Forwards Coach ahead of the 2019/20 season before being promoted to Forwards Coach in 2021/22.

Under Lawrie’s tutelage this season, Edinburgh had the most successful scrum in the URC, while retaining the second-most lineouts in the championship.

Lawrie will return as Forwards Coach alongside Defence Coach Michael Todd, with the club currently recruiting for a new Head Coach to lead the capital side into the 2023/24 campaign.

Does this mean the head coach situation is sorted then? Can't imagine they would extend the contracts of the current assistants without knowing who was coming in.

Hove you not watched Scottish Rugby much?

[The Party Line]

I wonder if it's going to be Brad Mooar, he's available already rattling around the Scottish Setup and may not have needed an attack coach leading to Mike Blair working with Gregor for Scotland.....

[Tichtheid]

I wonder if it's going to be Brad Mooar, he's available already rattling around the Scottish Setup and may not have needed an attack coach leading to Mike Blair working with Gregor for Scotland.....

His name has been mentioned online a few times. He and Pete Horne were both with Scotland for the 6N.

I can't say I know too much about him but the sides he's been involved with, Scarlets and Dragons, seem to have good attacking structure. The Embra players were very keen for Mike Blair to stay on as attack coach, but that probably will have little bearing on what happens.

[Big D]

Diamond is taking early preseason so if Mooar stays involved with Scotland for the RWC but not going with them that would tie in.

[clydecloggie]

Seb Cancelliere staying at Glasgow. Great news, he's a brilliant winger. Looks like the Warriors will manage to keep their playing group pretty much intact for next season. Will be interesting to see if they can go above what they have done this season.

[SaintK]

Diamond is taking early preseason so if Mooar stays involved with Scotland for the RWC but not going with them that would tie in.

They'll b e beasted!!!

[Tichtheid]

Just seen a report saying that Jonny Gray dislocated his knee playing for Exeter.

I’m hoping they mean his kneecap, which would be a lot more likely and a lot less serious.

It was his kneecap, but he is doubtful for the World Cup

https://www.rugbypass.com/news/the-jonn ... -scotland/

[Dogbert]

Seb Cancelliere staying at Glasgow. Great news, he's a brilliant winger. Looks like the Warriors will manage to keep their playing group pretty much intact for next season. Will be interesting to see if they can go above what they have done this season.

That's a really good piece of work , and on a confirmed two year deal as well

Glasgow are really light on wingers, especially with Cole Forbes leaving at the end of the season. It is the one major area that Glasgow could do with strengthing.

Saying that , seeing Johnny Matthews sprinting to score that try against the Dragons , a Scouser Lomu perhaps

[Tichtheid]

Seb Cancelliere staying at Glasgow. Great news, he's a brilliant winger. Looks like the Warriors will manage to keep their playing group pretty much intact for next season. Will be interesting to see if they can go above what they have done this season.

That's a really good piece of work , and on a confirmed two year deal as well

Glasgow are really light on wingers, especially with Cole Forbes leaving at the end of the season. It is the one major area that Glasgow could do with strengthing.

Saying that , seeing Johnny Matthews sprinting to score that try against the Dragons , a Scouser Lomu perhaps

I can't help but feel Glasgow are light at ten as well