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Aberdeen GSFP
Aberdeen Grammar School FP RFC, also known as Aberdeen Grammar, are an amateur rugby union club based in Aberdeen, Scotland. They currently compete in the . The club plays its home games at Rubislaw in the city's west end. Honours *Scottish National League Division Two **Champions (1): 1983-84 * Aberdeen University Sevens **Champions: 1894 * Aberdeen Sevens ** Champions: 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1955, 1961, 1962, 1963 * Banff Sevens ** Champions: 1993, 1995 * Ellon Sevens ** Champions: 1981, 1996 * Garioch Sevens ** Champions: 1979 * Highland Sevens ** Champions: 1950, 1955, 1986, 1988, 1995 * Howe of Fife Sevens ** Champions: 1969 * Mackie Academy F.P. Sevens ** Champions: 1977, 1982, 1986 * Moray Sevens ** Champions: 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1963, 1993, 1995 * Orkney Sevens ** Champions: 1999, 2000 Notable players * Donny Innes * William Dallas "Dally" Allardice, 1947 to 1949 (8 caps) * E.T.S Michie, the first University of Aberdeen Lions player in the 195 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scottish Rugby Union
The Scottish Rugby Union (SRU; gd, Aonadh Rugbaidh na h-Alba) is the governing body of rugby union in Scotland. Styled as Scottish Rugby, it is the second oldest Rugby Union, having been founded in 1873. The SRU oversees the national league system, known as the Scottish League Championship, and the Scottish National teams. The SRU is headed by the President ( Ian Barr) and Chairman (Colin Grassie), with Mark Dodson acting as the Chief Executive Officer. Dee Bradbury became the first female president of a Tier 1 rugby nation upon her appointment on 4 August 2018. History 1873–1920s The Scottish Football Union was founded on Monday 3 March 1873 at a meeting held at Glasgow Academy, Elmbank Street, Glasgow. Eight clubs were represented at the foundation, Glasgow Academicals; Edinburgh Academical Football Club; West of Scotland F.C.; University of St Andrews Rugby Football Club; Royal High School FP; Merchistonians; Edinburgh University RFC; and Glasgow University. Five of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robbie Russell (rugby Union)
Robert Russell (born 1 May 1976) is an Australian-born professional rugby union player who played hooker for London Irish and formerly with Saracens. He won 27 caps for Scotland from 1999 to 2005. Early life Russell was brought up on an Australian cattle farm. He was educated at the Anglican Church Grammar School. He played domestic rugby for Queensland before moving to Scotland. Rugby career He played for Edinburgh Reivers until 1999, then joined English Premiership Rugby team Saracens F.C. until 2004. He then played for London Irish and played 60 games, scoring seven tries. He made his debut for Scotland national rugby union team against Romania Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central Europe, Central, Eastern Europe, Eastern, and Southeast Europe, Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, S ... in Glasgow on 28 August 1999. He represented Scotland at the World Cup in 2003, bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sports Teams In Aberdeen
Sport pertains to any form of competitive physical activity or game that aims to use, maintain, or improve physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment to participants and, in some cases, entertainment to spectators. Sports can, through casual or organized participation, improve participants' physical health. Hundreds of sports exist, from those between single contestants, through to those with hundreds of simultaneous participants, either in teams or competing as individuals. In certain sports such as racing, many contestants may compete, simultaneously or consecutively, with one winner; in others, the contest (a ''match'') is between two sides, each attempting to exceed the other. Some sports allow a "tie" or "draw", in which there is no single winner; others provide tie-breaking methods to ensure one winner and one loser. A number of contests may be arranged in a tournament producing a champion. Many sports leagues make an annual champion by arranging games in a r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rugby Clubs Established In 1893
Rugby may refer to: Sport * Rugby football in many forms: ** Rugby league: 13 players per side *** Masters Rugby League *** Mod league *** Rugby league nines *** Rugby league sevens *** Touch (sport) *** Wheelchair rugby league ** Rugby union: 15 players per side *** American flag rugby *** Beach rugby *** Mini rugby *** Rugby sevens, 7 players per side *** Rugby tens, 10 players per side *** Snow rugby *** Touch rugby *** Tambo rugby ** Both codes *** Tag rugby *Rugby Fives, a handball game, similar to squash, played in an enclosed court *Underwater rugby, an underwater sport played in a swimming pool and named after rugby football *Rugby ball, a ball for use in rugby football Arts and entertainment * '' Rugby'' (video game), the 2000 installment of Electronic Arts' Rugby video game series * ''Rugby'', second movement of ''Mouvements symphoniques'' by Arthur Honegger Brands and enterprises * Rugby (automobile), made by Durant Motors * Rugby Cement, a former UK PLC, now a su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Prescott
Ben Prescott (born 31 July 1978 in Tripoli, Libya) is a Libyan born Scottish former rugby union player for Glasgow Warriors at the Tighthead Prop position. Amateur career Prescott played for Aberdeen GSFP. He also played for Blackrock College RFC when based in Ireland with Leinster in 2010. Professional career Prescott started playing for Glasgow Warriors in the 2001–02 season under Richie Dixon. His first match was the pre-season friendly against Northampton Saints where he came on as a substitute on 14 August 2001. He also played in competitive matches. His first competitive appearance was against Cardiff RFC in the Heineken Cup replacing Dave Hilton on 4 November 2001 at Hughenden Stadium. He played in the Welsh-Scottish League against Edinburgh Rugby, coming on as a temporary replacement for Steve Griffiths on 22 February 2002 He didn't play for the Warriors again until season 2004–05. He signed full-time for the Warriors in 2005. The following season 2006â ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Taylor (rugby Union)
Matt Taylor (born 16 September 1972 in Brisbane, Australia) is an Australian-born Scottish rugby union coach and is the assistant coach (defence) of the Australian National Rugby union team. He was formerly the assistant coach of the Scotland National Rugby Union team, Glasgow Warriors and the Queensland Reds. Rugby Union career Playing career He holds a British passport as his parents are from Dunfermline, Fife. He played in the Flanker position. As a rugby player he played for various Scottish sides; Aberdeen GSFP, Edinburgh Rugby and Border Reivers (rugby), Border Reivers. He also played for Exeter Chiefs. He was capped for Scotland A national rugby union team, Scotland 'A' thus confirming his Scottish nationality under World Rugby regulations. Coaching career He was previously a defence coach of Queensland Reds. As a defence coach he has led Queensland Reds to the Super Rugby title in 2011. He joined Glasgow Warriors in August 2012. As a defence coach he has led ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Millard
Dave Millard (born 26 November 1979 in Fiji) is a Fijian-born former Scotland 7s international rugby union footballer. He played professionally for Glasgow Warriors. His regular playing position was on the wing. Born in Fiji but brought up in Scotland, Millard went to Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh. He went to Aberdeen University to study marine biology and zoology and played for Aberdeen GSFP. The wing came through the Scotland age-grade international setup. Millard played internationally for Scotland 7s in 2005. Millard played in the IRB AXA International Sevens tournament in Wellington, New Zealand but suffered a hamstring tear on his debut. He also played club rugby in New Zealand. He signed for the professional provincial side Glasgow Warriors in 2003. He played there for two seasons. He was released in March 2005 and once again signed for Aberdeen GSFP For 2005-06 season, he joined Coventry. He returned to Scotland in 2006 to join Glasgow Hawks. Millard join ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stuart Corsar
Stuart Corsar (born 28 March 1984 in Inverurie, Scotland) is a former rugby union player for Glasgow Warriors at the Loosehead Prop position. Corsar was a member of Glasgow Warriors Elite Development Players (Academy squad) was promoted to a full-time professional contract in 2006. He then moved to England to play with the Rotherham Titans. From there he moved on to play for the Doncaster Knights. Corsar was capped by Scotland at various age grades and finally earned a Scotland 'A' cap. After concussion forced him to quit playing, he moved into coaching, first with Aberdeen GSFP Aberdeen Grammar School FP RFC, also known as Aberdeen Grammar, are an amateur rugby union club based in Aberdeen, Scotland. They currently compete in the . The club plays its home games at Rubislaw in the city's west end. Honours *Scottish Na ... before moving onto coach Garioch RFC, his first amateur club. Left in 2017. External links Trend magazine Profile*The Herald Profile [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moray Low
Moray Low (born 28 November 1984 in Torphins, Aberdeenshire, Scotland) is a retired rugby union player. Low's position of choice is as a Prop. He is capable of playing on both sides of the scrum. He was called up to the Scotland squad for the 2008 Six Nations Championship, where he made his debut coming on as a second substitute for Alasdair Dickinson against France in the Stade de France. Low was named in the Scotland squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup but played no part in any of Scotland's four games. It was announced on 16 February 2014 that Low will be joining English Aviva Premiership side Exeter Chiefs Exeter Chiefs (officially Exeter Rugby Club) is an English professional rugby union club based in Exeter, Devon. They play in Premiership Rugby, England's top division of rugby. The club was founded in 1871 and since 2006 has played its home m ... on a two-year deal. He would go on to spend five years with the Chiefs reaching three Premiership Finals in that t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnnie Beattie
John William Beattie (born 21 November 1985) is a Scottish former rugby union player. A number 8, he played for Glasgow Warriors, Montpellier, Castres and Bayonne. Background Beattie is the son of former Scotland number 8 John Beattie and brother of Scotland women's footballer Jen Beattie. He was educated at The Glasgow Academy, and played age group rugby for Glasgow and Scotland. As a youth, Beattie also represented Scotland at cricket and played football for the Rangers youth team. International career Beattie gained his first cap against Romania Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Moldova to the east, and ... on 18 November 2006. He was named in the XV for the standout performers of the 2010 Six Nations Championship by ''Planet Rugby''. He won 38 caps in total scoring 3 tries. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Wilson (rugby Union)
Andrew Wilson (born December 1980 in Fife, Scotland is a Scottish rugby union footballer who played for Glasgow Warriors and Scotland. He could play at either flanker, or Number Eight. Rugby union career Amateur career At an amateur level he played for Ellon, Aberdeen GSFP and Heriot's FP. Professional career He joined Glasgow Warriors in 2002. He made his debut against Cardiff RFC Cardiff Rugby Football Club ( cy, Clwb Rygbi Caerdydd) is a rugby union club based in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. The club was founded in 1876Parry-Jones (1989), pg 59 and played their first few matches at Sophia Gardens, shortly after ... on 31 August 2002, becoming Glasgow Warrior No. 102. International career By 2002 he had represented Scotland at several levels: under-19, under-21, students and at sevens. Engineering career Wilson works as an engineer in the oil industry in Scotland. References External links * 1980 births Living people Aberdeen GSFP RFC players C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barbarian FC
The Barbarian Football Club, known as the Barbarians is a British-based invitational rugby union club. The Barbarians play in black and white hoops, though players wear socks from their own club strip. Membership is by invitation. As of 2011, players from 31 countries had played for them. Traditionally at least one cap (sports), uncapped player is selected for each match. Until rugby union became a professional sport, the Barbarians usually played six annual matches: with Penarth RFC, Penarth, Cardiff RFC, Cardiff, Swansea RFC, Swansea and Newport RFC, Newport at Easter; a game with Leicester Tigers, Leicester on 27 December and the Mobbs Memorial Match against East Midlands Rugby Football Union, East Midlands in the spring. In 1948, the Barbarians were invited to face Australia national rugby union team, Australia as part of the Wallabies' 1947–48 Australia rugby union tour of Britain, Ireland, France and North America, tour of Britain, Ireland and France. Although initially ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
