Upon signing for Trailfinders the front-rower was loaned to National One side Chinnor, where he played the first nine games of the 2018/19 season impressing our Director of Rugby Matt Williams. Edinburgh Joe Rees is not only an outstanding scrummager bringing vast experience at the highest level but he will also be my scrum coach. To make a contribution to the fund, please visit the University's online giving site by clicking on the link below. He then headed to Rotherham Titans for a season, linking up with former Cardiff Blues coach Justin Burnell. The following former London Scottish players have represented Ireland at full international level. Kenny went further than his wife, finishing fifth overall in a year that saw Alesha Dixon crowned overall champion. As all nations had lost rugby players during the war, unions agreed that the matches be classified as unofficial internationals and that no caps be awarded. Moved from back-row to prop at 16 which is the reason Im not at Bath today! Joe Rees, like Selway, also joined from Chinnor last summer. Before moving to the West Midlands, Alex was committed to his home club, Hartpury, having joined their pathway aged 16. History; Obituaries; Patrons; Management; 200 Club; Shop; Contact. Six Nations: Scotland's Greatest XV revealed - as voted by you So where are that famous XV who won Scotlands last crown now? Gibbo (Alex Gibson) has a real hunger about him too. Shirt Sponsor . List of British & Irish Lions players. In 2018, he ran up the 427-metre high Dumgoyne Hill 24 times to match the climbing of Mount Everest again to help out the My Name5 Doddie Weir Foundation. He stayed in the public spotlight after his retirement when both he and his wife entered the BBCs Strictly Come Dancing in 2007. Been voted in the Championship Dream XV for the last four seasons. Standing at 6ft 1inch and weighing a substantial 138kg, Joe has a fearsome reputation as a dominant, destructive set piece technician. He went on to play 80 times for the London club and was also awarded player of the season 2018! Powerful prop Maurice Nwakor arrives at London Scottish having spent the past five years at National One side Rosslyn Park. Ultimate Rugby. Squad Announcement: Front Row - London Scottish Rugby 14. 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. Club News | 29 March. Jake arrived at Vallis Way before the 2018/19 season, having made a big impression on the BUCS League whilst studying BSc IT with Business and MSc Digital Marketing at Northumbria University. The day Scotland DID beat New Zealand at Murrayfield Ultimate Rugby Players, News, Fixtures and Live Results. 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. if you would like to make a contribution to The Bedell-Sivright Bursary Fund or would like further information, please contact: But I am sure your readers would take some comfort to be reminded [of that game]. He bailed out in the summer of 1999. 500 talking about this. Welcome to the Official London Scottish Facebook Page. Tony Tiarks bought the club for 500,000 in 1996.