Tag: Sport

Rugby star issues health warning ahead of World Cup

  • The upcoming 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan is a once in a lifetime event with over 1.8 million fans expected to attend
  • Most fans will not be aware of deadly conditions such as Japanese Encephalitis, Tick Borne Encephalitis and Rabies Enchephalitis which occur across south-east Asia and the Pacific Islands.
  • Rugby legend, John Bentley is supporting a campaign encouraging fans to be fully prepared in plenty of time before the games

With a month to go until the Japanese Rugby World Cup 2019, both fans and players will be in full preparation mode, with the event expected to attract the largest ever number of foreign fans. More than 600,000 of the 1.8 million available tickets expected to be held by international fans making the journey to Japan. Continue reading Rugby star issues health warning ahead of World Cup

Heart Research UK grant to develop Scottish players for the World Dwarf Games

The Scottish region of the Dwarf Sports Association (DSA) has been awarded a £5,000 grant from Heart Research UK to provide a variety of sporting activities across Scotland for children and adults with dwarfism. Continue reading Heart Research UK grant to develop Scottish players for the World Dwarf Games

High achiever: Edinburgh climber is first Briton to complete Alpine Trilogy

Edinburgh climber Robbie Phillips, 29, has become the first Briton to complete the ‘Alpine Trilogy’, a trio of the hardest rock climbs in Europe. Robbie achieved his childhood dream with his ascent of the final climb in the trilogy ‘Des Kaiser neue Kleider’ last week. Continue reading High achiever: Edinburgh climber is first Briton to complete Alpine Trilogy

Foreign Office issues Rugby World Cup travel advice

Award-winning UK-based Japanese comedian Yuriko Kotani has teamed up with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office to produce some special advice for fans travelling to the Rugby World Cup in Japan this autumn.

Yuriko’s humorous tips are designed to help the 50,000 or more British fans expected to attend the tournament to support Wales, Scotland, England and Ireland to avoid pitfalls. Continue reading Foreign Office issues Rugby World Cup travel advice

Scottish Sports Stars Help Children’s Charity Smash £100k Target

Celtic and Hearts FC captains Scott Brown and Christophe Berra are just two of a number of sports stars who have helped an Edinburgh children’s charity to raise a staggering £112,000. Continue reading Scottish Sports Stars Help Children’s Charity Smash £100k Target

All set for Morrisons Charity rematch

CHARITY FOOTBALL MATCH

in aid of CLIC Sargent & SAMH

MORRISONS GRANTON vs MORRISONS FERRY ROAD

SPARTANS AINSLIE PARK STADIUM

Sunday 4th August 7pm kick off

£2 entry – Under Fives free – pay on the night or buy tickets from Granton store

Raffle: £1 a ticket, buy on the night or from store

Join our community FB page @GrantonChampion to find out more

Spectators take a healthy interest in Scottish Open golf

This year’s Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open reaches it’s final round climax today and, with plenty of players still in with a chance, it’s been an exciting four days for over 50,000 fans.

The Rolex Series event, at The Renaissance Club North Berwick, has seen some wonderful golf and blistering scores – and for those spectators following their favourite player there is also the added bonus that they can boost their health!   Continue reading Spectators take a healthy interest in Scottish Open golf