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Consultant in medicine for older people in Scottish Highlands. Increasingly rugby-obsessed. He/him. Views are my own, RTs not endorsements. Should Tweet more.

Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined April 2015
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Don’t worry Wales, scoring points in South Africa isn’t for everyone
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Ce cinquième étoile insaisissable
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This doesn’t feel good
The Scottish Rugby Union has been plunged into a leadership crisis after Alex Williamson, its chief executive, was instructed to take “a period of extended leave” in unexplained circumstances (1/2)
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Utterly tragic and shocking. Scott was a really good man, a relentlessly positive and helpful person. He was also a brilliant, and history-making, rugby player. This is so sad
Scottish Rugby is immensely saddened to learn of the death earlier today of former Scotland and British & Irish Lions centre, Scott Hastings. He was 61.
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To the World it’s history, to me it’s my beautiful girl 🏆💜Ireland & Scotland compete in Dublin today for the first Siobhan Cattigan Trophy I don’t just see silver & gems - I see my daughter. Her family initials MDMC on her wristband, her spirit forever in our hearts 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿☘️
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My very first time watching Scotland was Scott Hastings’ debut and he was very much an integral factor in my love of rugby. There were so many massive moments but when I think of him, the thing which stands out most is his grin - he played and lived with a smile on his face.
Scottish Rugby is immensely saddened to learn of the death earlier today of former Scotland and British & Irish Lions centre, Scott Hastings. He was 61.
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Seems like a fair question @URCOfficial ?
Fair enough, persistent offender & all that. On a related note, can anyone point me to a disciplinary decision for a totting up case relating to Malaki Fekitoa? 4 yellow cards in the league this season, all involving head contact.
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The URC has never before suspended a player for an accumulation of yellow cards in a season. Players who received more yellow cards than Hastings this season have not been suspended. @URCOfficial really need to to do a better job of explaining this.
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This is heartbreaking. Rugby needs to do more.
Two best friends, two suicides. How did rugby let this happen. I’ve talked openly and candidly about rugby, Repetitive head injuries, and it’s uncomfortable link with suicide for nearly 10 years. When will rugby take this seriously, how many more 💔🧠🏉😢 thetimes.com/article/b4f00d2…
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Well done Rianna!
Scotland Cap #252 🧢 Rianna Darroch debuts for the Scotland National Women's team 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #AsOne | #GuinnessW6N
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Amazing opportunity for Mike Blair, one of the sharpest rugby minds to come out of Scotland in the past 20 years. It does not reflect especially well on the Edinburgh hierarchy that a man deemed good enough to run the ABs attack wasn't given the right support to run his club.
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What an amazing player he’s been for Glasgow, just wonderful to see this tonight. And he’s clearly much loved by his team mates. All the best in your coaching career Mr Weir!
76'| TRYYYY!! DUNCAN WEIRRR!!! Jamie on the break gives to Duncy to run in! Duncy with the extras! 📲tinyurl.com/4rad2f9h ⚔️🛡️ 40 - 10 🦓
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Rugby Union refs: If Cammy Scott had simply let the kick clock run down with the clock in the red, would it have been game over or would it have been a penalty to Benetton?
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I’d like to congratulate @RyderCupEurope on their victory. Your team play the first few days was sensational. More importantly, I’d like to apologize for the rude and mean-spirited behavior from our American crowd at Bethpage. As a former player, Captain and as an American, I am ashamed of what happened. #RyderCup
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I’m generally not a fan of totalitarianism, but I would send anyone who joins a Mexican wave straight to the gulag. #NZLvCAN
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Hop on over to the @scotwomenrugby feed to find out more about the Scots in @ThePWR Cup action this weekend...
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"That we got to the (World Cup) quarter-final is through no help of the SRU." Very strong words from Jade Konkel and a damning indictment about how the women's team has been treated.
'They've made our build-up to this really challenging' Jade Konkel has criticised Scottish Rugby and cited a lack of 'help' given to her and her team-mates throughout the Women's World Cup 🏉⤵️ #BBCRugby #WRC2025
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We don't deserve her.
'They've made our build-up to this really challenging' Jade Konkel has criticised Scottish Rugby and cited a lack of 'help' given to her and her team-mates throughout the Women's World Cup 🏉⤵️ #BBCRugby #WRC2025
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Replying to @Scotlandteam
Lovely sentiment, now stop messing about and give them contracts instead of forcing talent players to retire. Not sure which 🤡 has messed this up but they need to go.
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