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London Scottish RFC stages First World War Centenary rugby match

Posted on April 29, 2014 by DH

Rugby clubs London Scottish and Blackheath will contest a First World War Commemoration Match at Richmond Athletic Ground on Saturday 3 May. London Scottish, with its connection to the London Scottish Regiment (1/14th County of London Battalion), and Blackheath, through … Continue reading →

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Scottish rugby players killed in World War I remembered in Edinburgh

Posted on November 28, 2013 by DH

Scottish international rugby players who were killed in World War I are to be honoured at an event in December at Edinburgh Central Library. Scotland lost 30 international rugby players (including five captains) during the war – more than any … Continue reading →

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Portsmouth Naval Memorial shines light on Scottish rugby legend

Posted on February 18, 2013 by DH

His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent will be visiting the Portsmouth Naval Memorial and Southampton (Hollybrook) Cemetery on 19 February to unveil the latest information panels put in place by the CWGC. The panels carry information about the site … Continue reading →

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