He was a self-confessed late bloomer and only started to show his talent as he reached his mid to late teens. A dual-code international who played for both Scotland and the British & Irish Lions, Tait will go down as one of Scotlands all-time greats. London Scottish Football Club is a rugby union club in England. Former Scotland captain and scrum-half Greig Laidlaw has announced his retirement from rugby. Moved from back-row to prop at 16 which is the reason Im not at Bath today! Similarly, in 2016, London Irish played in the first ever Premiership game to be played outside England when they played against Saracens in New York.In 2016, the team announced that they intended to move back to London and, as of the 2020-21 season, London Irish fixtures are played at the Brentford Community Stadium. For example, England internationals such as Mike Catt, Jonathan Joseph and Anthony Watson have all represented the London Irish. 7:45PM KO. He has since made a successful transition to the grain business and turned out for Stewart Melvilles third XV at the age of 51 as part of his ongoing work to aid the My Name5 Doddie Weir foundation. Uncategorised | 27 Apr 23. At EURFC we want to play our part in ensuring that every rugby player is given the opportunity to achieve their full sporting potential. The 50 Greatest Scottish Rugby Players Part I: 50-41 Rugby union Sport By Kevin Ferrie Share 0 Comments Gordon Bulloch comes in at No.43 in our list Last week 31 players were given the chance. Fifteen survived, and one played Rugby again. . Now chairman of family firm Highland Galvanizers, and a director of Tenzinc Ltd, Bulloch keeps fit and his competitive juices flowing with hill runs. The first to prove that the Kiwis are not invincible, the winners were wildly acclaimed by the crowd, which was close on 40,000, and included Mr Peter Fraser, Prime Minister of New Zealand. Players may hold more than one non-WR nationality. He played on for another season with Northampton Saints before being parachuted into the coaching hotseat with Paul Grayson at Franklins Gardens. if you would like to make a contribution to The Bedell-Sivright Bursary Fund or would like further information, please contact: In the summer of 1998 Scottish, co-tenants of Richmond at the Athletic Ground, were promoted to the top division via a play-off, and Tiarks forced through an ill-fated groundshare with Harlequins and London Broncos at the Stoop Memorial Ground. The following former London Scottish players have represented Wales at full international level. Choose 15 players for your greatest ever Scotland rugby team. The former Wales U20s player spent three seasons at PRO14 side Ospreys, playing over 35 games. The original amateur club rejoined the RFU leagues at the bottom of the pyramid after effectively having been relegated nine divisions by the RFU. The club regularly featured at the Middlesex Sevens tournament, winning the trophy in 1937, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1965 and 1991. EURFC Club Captain: Barnaby May. With the provision of 10 coaches working with its 4 teams and the 1st XV receiving unparalleled assistance through strength and condition training and medical support, the University has made a significant commitment to maintain and build on the Clubs legacy for success. Jack Clowes is included on the list of Lions players despite not officially playing during any of their matches. Another Kiwi-born star, John Leslie is perhaps most famous for scoring a try after only ten seconds against Wales during the 1999 Championship. London Scottish . The man they called the Junkyard Dog, and hailed by many as Scotlands greatest ever player is No.9 Gary Armstrong. 6. As well as this theres the latest fixtures and results for the Scotland national rugby union team. Since retirement he stayed in the north east of England, working as a buyer for Persimmon Homes where he is now Managing Director (Designate). But Scott Gibbs broke English hearts and Scotland could celebrate. The Lions generally select international players, but they can pick uncapped players available to any one of the four unions. As of 26 June 2017, 835 players have made an appearance for the British and Irish Lions, a rugby union team selected from players eligible for any of the Home Nations the national sides of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. RM2BWBMG4 - Rugby Match of the Season in the 1922 Five Nations Championship England versuse Scotland at Twickenham , London The Scottish team Unknown order Hector Forsayth , E B MacKay , Phil MacPherson , Archibald Gracie , James Tolmie , James Dykes , William Bryce , William Dobson , David Bertram , John Buchanan , John Bannerman , Doug Davies , Jock Lawrie , Charles Usher (c) and George . The younger brother of centre John Leslie, Martin was a tireless flanker for Scotland who managed an impressive ten tries in 37 caps. Club News | 21 Apr 23. SCOTLAND M. Appleson (London Scottlsh), D. Stark (Ayr), D. Caskie (Gloucester), I. Jardine (Stirling County), M. Moncrieff (Gala), G. Townsend (Gala), D. Patterson (Edinburgh Acads), P. Jones (Gloucester), M. Scott (Dunfermline), B. Robertson (Stirling County), R. Scott (London Scottish), A. MacDonald (Heriot's), S. Reid (Boroughmuir), D. It could not be claimed for the Kiwis that they were not at their best form; they showed some of the cleverness which has been so widely commented upon during their tour, but the truth was that they were not given the anticipated scope by the Scots.. Thank you! Having started his playing career at Wasps Academy, at the age of 18 he signed to the then Championship side Plymouth Albion, before moving to Gala in the Scottish Premiership. But I am sure your readers would take some comfort to be reminded [of that game]. For example, England internationals such as Mike Catt, Jonathan Joseph and Anthony Watson have all represented the London Irish. He is a very skilful rugby player and once he can physically adapt to Champ rugby Im sure he will blossom.. [1], The numbers are assigned in order of each player's first appearance. Clowes was banned from playing as the 1888 team were due to depart in a row over professionalism, but travelled anyway and remained with the team throughout the tour. My cousin, Keith Geddes, captained the side and I believe that he was the first son of a past captain of Scotland to captain the side. This list may not reflect recent changes. Curtis has a lot of game time under his belt from the Scottish and Welsh game and is comfortable eitherside of the scrum whilst Maurice has been a stand out in National One for Rosslyn Park prior to his knee injury. Mark Bright The London Scottish captain scored 25 tries in one season. To make a contribution to the fund, please visit the University's online giving site by clicking on the link below. The following former London Scottish players have represented Scotland at full international level. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. He went on to enjoy spells with Yorkshire Carnegie, as well as in the international and age-group set-ups for Scotland, and in January 2023 was appointed head coach of Greenyards Super6 outfit Southern Knights. As the new season looms ever closer, Director of Rugby Matt Williams is delighted to be able to start announcing the squad for the 2021/22 campaign, starting with the front row. Scotland: K Geddes (London Scottish, capt); J Anderson (Hawick), W Munro (Glasgow HSFP), C Bruce (Glasgow Acads), D Smith (Aberdeen University); I Lumsden (Watsonians), A Black (Edinburgh. He saved the club a fortune with his handyman skills. 3. The club progressed back up through seven divisions in 10 seasons to RFU Championship for the 201112 season. Keith Geddes (rugby union) Henry Gedge David Gilbert-Smith Colin Gilray Todd Gleave Phil Godman Rick Gordon Fraser Gore James Gowans (rugby union) Donald Grant (rugby union) Tom Griffiths (rugby union) H David Halaifonua Jason Harries Jonny Harris (rugby union) John Hart (rugby union, born 1928) Gavin Hastings Charlie Hewitt (rugby union) This roster includes legendary names like former Scotland captain Andy Irvine and former British Lions captain Gavin Hastings. Joe Rees, like Selway, also joined from Chinnor last summer. 7. However, this hasnt always been the case. Merthyr were named The Principality Premiership Champions two seasons in a row (2017/18-2018/19). SubscrIbe for the latest news and offers direct to your inbox. Thank you for all your hard work Come down and support them this Friday in their final game at The Bay vs London Scottish! Due to the success of the London Irish Rugby team over the past couple of decades, several notable international players have played for the London Irish. EURFC knows the importance of its supporters as ambassadors for the University. Scotland: K Geddes (London Scottish, capt); J Anderson (Hawick), W Munro (Glasgow HSFP), C Bruce (Glasgow Acads), D Smith (Aberdeen University); I Lumsden (Watsonians), A Black (Edinburgh University); I Henderson (Acads-Wanderers), G Lyall (Gala), R Aitken (London Scottish), A Watt (both London Scottish), J Kirk, W Elliot (both Acads-Wanderers), D Deas, J Orr (both Heriots FP). No more punishing or exciting contest has been seen on the ground, it continued, unless it was the opening match between Scotland and England in 1925. Welcome to the Official London Scottish Facebook Page. He bailed out in the summer of 1999. Our Alumni, provides an opportunity for past and new players, a chance to renew old friendships and no doubt reminisce about their time at the club. Autumn debutants Tuipulotu, Ewan Ashman, Jamie Hodgson, Josh Bayliss, Javan Sebastian, Pierre Schoeman and Rufus McLean, who all received their first Scotland caps in the recent autumn Tests, have. But the former second-rower has now moved out to USA where he continues to coach in Major League Rugby. Swannell played for the Lions in 1899 and 1904 and then later settled in Australia where he gained his cap in 1905. This is a category for London Scottish F.C. The club is a member of both the Rugby Football Union and the Scottish Rugby Union. Following his rugby career, Metcalfe returned to his native New Zealand to become a firefighter, while he put his boots back on in November 2020 to appear in a charity match for Waikato Classics. A great of the game with both Wasps and Scotland, Logan married the TV presenter Gabby Logan (nee Yorath). A centre from Lower Hutt who went on to do great things for both Otago and the Highlanders, Leslie moved to Scotland and became an immediate hit in midfield alongside Tait. The headband-wearing former Newcastle Falcons lock won an impressive 71 caps for his country. After his playing career he returned to the South Island of New Zealand, coached at the University of Otago and then set up Leslie Rugby Coaching Business. He also enjoyed success against Southern Hemisphere opposition, his first cap coming in the 6-0 win over South Africa at Hampden Park in 1906. 13. Get unlimited access for only 9.99 per year. He stayed there for two seasons, including training with the first team, before moving to Rosslyn Park in 2015. Social Sponsor: This tradition of togetherness is a common thread woven between every team, right back to that of Bedell-Sivright and before, and embodies the clubs greatest attributes - passion, performance, sportsmanship and heart. SCOTLAND have actually beaten New Zealand at rugby in an international match that retains a strong affinity in Scottish rugby history. Since retirement he has forged a hugely successful coaching career first with Glasgow Warriors and since with Scotland. The following former London Scottish players have represented Ireland at full international level. A former basketball player, Murray moved into coaching after his playing days were over. 7. Im really happy with the makeup of them as well, a real mix of experience and youthful hunger, all bringing something different to the table. Before moving to the West Midlands, Alex was committed to his home club, Hartpury, having joined their pathway aged 16. Per (Thomas;Thomas 2013, p443-446) matches against the New Zealand, Australia and South Africa national teams since 1891 have been considered test matches. 2. He picked out Douglas (WID) Elliot as a stand-out in the Scottish side, both for his general play but also because his physique, more than any of his colleagues, approximated more closely to that of the Kiwis. Will started playing rugby at Witney RFU and Cokethorpe School before progressing through the English Counties Pathway. The caps were sent out to all 419 living players, and to the next-of-kin for the remaining 416 players that had represented the Lions up to this point. London Scottish Football Club Kenny went further than his wife, finishing fifth overall in a year that saw Alesha Dixon crowned overall champion. Tom Petty is a former England Counties U20s player who joined London Scottish last summer. Powerful prop Maurice Nwakor arrives at London Scottish having spent the past five years at National One side Rosslyn Park. BACK ROW Private J Ross (London Scottish Regiment): Killed November 1 1914, Messines. Poshest bloke I've ever played rugby with. Scottish qualified Curtis Reynolds joined London Scottish from Welsh Premiership giants Pontypridd. players past and present. His double against France helped them secure the 1999 Championship but after the 2003 Rugby World Cup he retired and returned home to Lower Hutt. 15. The Fund will also help support current club players in times of hardship and promote community engagement. Top Stories. The report began: In a memorable resumption of international rugby at Murrayfield on Saturday, Scotlands new and untried Test team exceeded the most optimistic expectation by defeating the New Zealand Army tourists for the first time on their tour by a goal and two tries (11) to a penalty goal and a try (6). There are currently four past and present Scotland players that feature in the International Rugby Hall of Fame and a total of eight in the World Rugby Hall of Fame. He glides around players like they are not there and hits hard for a scrawny bloke! STRAMASH! London Scottish vs Doncaster Knights - MATCH PACK. Privacy & Cookies|Website by Studio 108. The professional club London Scottish Rugby was placed into administration in 1999 and nominally merged into London Irish (who moved their games to the Stoop) along with Richmond, who were also placed into administration. Since then, the side has been highly competitive. He went on to represent the Universitys BUCS Super Rugby team throughout his time studying before being awarded a first team contract in 2019. The club is currently playing in the RFU Championship. [4], London Scottish was the first of the "Exiles" rugby clubs to be founded, and the last of the main three after London Irish and London Welsh to go "open" in 1996.[2]. Alex Gibson more commonly known as Bert arrives from Coventry Rugby having played there during the 2020/21 season. The status of the 2021 match against Japan was not decided before the game took place and will instead be determined after the tour to South Africa is complete. Tony Tiarks bought the club for 500,000 in 1996. Support community engagement and volunteering opportunities for EURFC members; helping to build their skills, abilities and attributes to the benefit of the wider society. On this page, you can see all upcoming London Irish fixtures and view the most recent London Irish results. 17:16 Apr 2 2061. Nathan Catt Best prank caller Ive ever worked with and a very good friend. He went on to win 40 caps between 1998-2003. On a dramatic final weekend, Gregor Townsend joined the illustrious and short list of people to score a try against every other opponent in the same Championship. 500 talking about this. At the time of being selected for the Lions, Richards was playing rugby for Bristol RFC in England. The only Scot to play a Test on the 2005 Lions Tour, Gordon Bulloch studied for a Masters in Business at the University of Strathclyde after retiring. Since calling it a day, the former Bath prop has moved to coaching and has spent time at Moseley, Clifton, Dings Crusaders and Bristol Bears Women in the Premier 15s. London Scottish have been great exponents of rugby sevens, winning the Melrose Sevens three times, Middlesex Sevens seven times and the Rosslyn Park London Floodlit Sevens seven times. EURFC has produced 72 young international players who have represented their national sides whilst still students playing for the Club. A former tight-head prop, Salad converted to hooker in 2015 while at Jersey Reds. Open Privacy Options Midway through the 19981999 season, Tiarks became disillusioned and discussed selling Scottish's place in the Premiership to second-division Bristol. London Irish has secured the signing of Tom Collins from Northampton Saints for the upcoming 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership season. A former lorry driver in the amateur era, Armstrong returned to the lorry business after his rugby career ended while also trying his hand at farming. FEATURES. The Scotsman match report at the time carried the headline: Scotlands memorable rugby victory. London Scottish made the John Player Cup Final in 1974, where they lost 266 against defending champions Coventry. or The Lions generally select international players, but they can pick uncapped . The most recent Five Nations win was back in 1999.The Scotland Rugby team have seen greater success in the Rugby World Cup. For example, between 2000 and 2019, most London Irish fixtures were played at the Madejski Stadium in Reading. The win occurred at Murrayfield in 1946 and was one of a series of Victory Internationals played after the end of World War Two. Coronation Street actress Barbara Young dies aged 92, Nurses strike continues: Major disruption for NHS services in England, Additional flight to evacuate Britons from Sudan today, Ryanair cancels 220 flights over May 1 bank holiday due to strikes, Hardcore coronation fans already camped outside Buckingham Palace, One dead and seven injured in Cornwall nightclub knife attack. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Charles Stewart House 9-16 Chambers Street Aged 25, Jake spent time at Newcastle Falcons Academy and also represented England Students. [1] These men, George Grant, Neil Macglashan and Robert Arnot attracted a number of responses to a circular they sent out. Players leaving We would like to make a special mention to the following boys who will be moving on this year. Named after one of EURFCs most illustrious alumni, David Bedell-Sivright, The Bedell-Sivright ScholarshipFund will be used to attract the best young talent to study and play rugby for The University of Edinburgh. The Bedell-Sivright Scholarship Fund is the next step in ensuring that vision. Danny Grewcock Real privilege to play alongside someone who I idolised as a kid. Roy Winters A Bristol legend. Scotlands 1999 Championship winners, {{ fixture.score.teamA }} - {{ fixture.score.teamB }}, {{ yourTime(fixture.datetime, 'HH:mm') }}, {{ moment(fixture.datetime).format('DD MMM YYYY') }}, We use cookies on our site to provide the best online experience, personalise content, and analyse our site - for further information see our, READ MORE: The key factors behind Finn Russells sparkling form. Neil Best Not the most natural footballer but with sheer hardwork carved out a very successful career. Scotland National Rugby Union Team Squad. In 200910, the club finished second in their first season in RFU National 1 Division. Bedell-Sivright Scholarship Fund 020 8971 4333, Wales face danger of no team in Heineken Champions Cup. Fast-forward over 100 years and the London Irish Rugby team won their first ever major trophy in 2002 when the side clinched the Powergen Cup (now known as the Premiership). The man they called the Junkyard Dog, and hailed by many as Scotland's greatest ever player is No.9 Gary Armstrong. Ultimate Rugby Players, News, Fixtures and Live Results. He is also a Newcastle United season ticket holder. [6] Following this, in February 2021 it was confirmed that due to funding cuts and the costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic Scottish would not take part in the upcoming season. Would always stop in my dads pub for a quick beer after a match. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 2023 Content Copyright London Scottish Football Club. In 2017, Curtis made the move to the Welsh Premiership, where he has been for the past three years, playing firstly for RGC North Wales for two seasons and then Pontypridd. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 208 total. Standing at 6ft 1inch and weighing a substantial 138kg, Joe has a fearsome reputation as a dominant, destructive set piece technician. London Scottish 1913-14: The Club 1st XV assembled before the match against the United Services. "British & Irish Lions mark 130th anniversary with one-off ceremonial caps", "Fagerson the latest Scot ruled out with Furlong into Lions starting XV to face Japan", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_British_%26_Irish_Lions_players&oldid=1136351784, Lists of British & Irish Lions rugby union players, Lists of international rugby union players by team, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 29 January 2023, at 23:01. Hes had a cracking season with Bath and hopefully we will see him back in an England shirt soon. The club share the Athletic Ground with Richmond. The hooker who comes in at 6ft 1inch and 111kg then made the move to National Two (South) side Tonbridge Juddians once he had completed his studies. Email:varsity(at)ed.ac.uk. This includes various tophies within the Six Nations Championships, including the Calcutta Cup in which Scotland is the current holder. While a student, Alex helped Hartpury win three successive BUCS Super Rugby play-off finals at Twickenham, earning himself selection for England Students in the process. Plus, Joseph and Watson even came through the London Irish academy.Traditionally, the team fulfils all London Irish fixtures within London. Eligible players in these tours are included in this list. This roster includes legendary names like former Scotland captain Andy Irvine and former British Lions captain Gavin Hastings. But after playing on for a few years in the amateur game with Watsonians, Reid returned his focus to his former job as a policeman and is now a Chief Inspector in the Scottish Borders. Our aim is to train, develop and retain some of the finest rugby players in the country. Poshest bloke Ive ever played rugby with. 10. Blair Swannell and Tom Richards played for the Lions and an international side other than the four home unions. Where are they now? Scotlands last Championship crown came in 1999. [1] London Scottish had a very successful first season, and having played 15 matches they only lost four (against already well established sides, Flamingoes, Guy's Hospital, Queen's House and Wasps). When speaking about the eight front row players confirmed to be playing for London Scottish this season, Director of Rugby Matt Williams said; When mixing in the Dual Reg front row (to be announced soon) with the boys announced today, weve got a great group of front row players who will all be striving for those starting spots on a Saturday. Scotland has a rich history of producing quality scrum-halves, and Gary Armstrong, Grand Slam-winner in 1990 and Five Nations champion in 1999, takes the number nine jersey ahead of Roy Laidlaw. 4. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:London_Scottish_F.C._players&oldid=952852687, Template Category TOC via CatAutoTOC on category with 201300 pages, CatAutoTOC generates standard Category TOC, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 24 April 2020, at 11:40. That is indeed the case, Keiths father Irvin Geddes having captained Scotland on the last of his six Test appearances, a 16-10 win over England in 1908. Other matches against international opposition were generally not awarded test status, including the tours to Argentina and the 1989 match against France. St Andrew's, who had lost the core of their best players lost twice to London Scottish and folded at the end of the season. He then joined Worcester Warriors for the 2014/15 season, where he made 24 appearances before making another seven when the side were promoted back into the Premiership the following season. We also know that our past members have strong bonds with their teammates through challenges and successes they went through together both on and off the pitch. Along with Armstrong, Paul Burnell was part of the Scotland team that won the Grand Slam in 1990 and the Championship nine years later. Club News | 26 Apr 23. I called pest control on my first day at Bristol as I thought there was a giant rat in the changing room, it was Riki. EURFC has gone through a major transition in the past 4 years, and competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) leagues against the likes of Loughborough and Durham Universities. Affectionally known as Salad and standing at 6ft 2in, Nick scored 17 times during the 2019/20 campaign for the Oxfordshire based side and ended the season as the competitions joint top try scorer. 14. Home . Nick Selway came to Scottish ahead of the scheduled 2020/21 season from National One side Chinnor. However, the Scots have yet to win the Six Nations outright, its 15 titles, 10 Triple Crowns and three Grand Slams in this competitions history have only come in its previous formats. To attract the best young talent in the UK to play and study at the University of Edinburgh and provide players with the opportunity to train in a professional manner whilst studying for a world class degree. Townsend took the Scotland top job back in 2017 and has since gone on to record a string of landmark victories, guiding his side to three consecutive victories over England as well as landmark away wins in Wales and France during his tenure. Richards was born in Australia and had been capped prior to his participation on the 1910 Lions tour. Edinburgh University Rugby FC was one of the founding members of the Scottish Rugby Union and remains one of Scotland's leading rugby union sides. 11. Under coach John Steele, and despite limited resources, the team finished 12th out of 14 teams, which would have saved them from relegation had they not fallen into administration at the season's end. The 38-year-old's return has been etched into Force folklore with Thrush scoring the winning try in a 34-27 win over the Melbourne Rebels. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities with the Edinburgh University Rugby Club please email our Club Secretary, Ben Snaithat eurfcsecretary(at)ed.ac.uk, 2023 He is also President of London Scottish RFC, a role he has held since 2017. This places a tremendous burden on our sports men and women wishing to attain success on the pitch. Established in 1857, Edinburgh University Rugby FC was one of the founding members of the Scottish Rugby Union and remains one of Scotlands leading rugby union sides. Shirt Sponsor . 1. Leaders Saracens finished the regular season by ending London Irishs hopes of a play-off spot with a commanding 45-21 victory.
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