2007 CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES
Scotland coach Frank Hadden today welcomed the announcement of Scotland’s fixtures for the 2007 RBS 6Nations Championship.

He said: “I’m pleased that our matches fall on Saturdays. That makes our preparation much easier. I’m also pleased for the supporters because I know how important it is for those travelling to support Scotland, whether away or at Murrayfield, to have the games on a Saturday. Our schedule for 2007 should make it a special occasion for the supporters wherever we’re playing.

“These matches are part of rugby’s ‘jewel in the crown’ but they’re also part of our build-up for next year’s World Cup. That build-up begins on 31 May when we welcome the Barbarians to Murrayfield,” he added.

Scotland’s matches are:

Saturday 3 February – England v Scotland at Twickenham, kick-off 4pm

Saturday 10 February –Scotland v Wales at Murrayfield, kick-off 3.30pm

Saturday 24 February – Scotland v Italy at Murrayfield, kick-off 3pm

Saturday 10 March – Scotland v Ireland at Murrayfield, kick-off 1.30pm

Saturday 17 March – France v Scotland at Stade de France, kick-off 3.30pm UK time, 4.30pm French time

It is the first time since the 2002 championship that all Scotland’s matches have been scheduled for Saturdays.

This article was posted on 4-May-2006, 12:27 by Hugh Barrow.