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03/02/2012
No prospect of a thaw means the Regional Cup game against Kirkcaldy is off
Link to Pete Horne on Scottish Rugby Blog
02/02/2012
The Clubhouse has been hired out for a private function on Saturday afternoon
Dundee Rubgy link to IRB Rugby Ready
Dundee High Rugby link to The SCRUM
02/02/2012
The Dundee High team to play Kirkcaldy at Beveridge Park on Saturday 4th February 2012
02/02/2012
KO has been agreed as 12 noon and fingers are crossed that the weather does not intervene
Link to Dundee High Rugby Merchandise
31/01/2012
The Scotland Under 20 team to face England on Friday night at Firhill is named
29/01/2012
Eagles' fund raiser for P7 trip to Como in Northern Italy, October 2012

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Dundee High Head Coach Ian RankinIan Rankin - Head Coach Ian came to Dundee with a coaching pedigree of the highest calibre. Having been a successful club coach, he progressed to Caledonia before earning Scotland U21 and Scotland 'A' recognition then taking the helm with professional side, Edinburgh Gunners. Now in his umpteenth season with Dundee, Ranks has masterminded the club to promotion to Premier 1, and 2 Scottish Cup Finals before being invited to coach the Scotland club international side in 2007, 2008 then as manager in 2009, 2010, 2011. Ranks provides a professional environment at Dundee in which several players have progressed to international and professional rugby.

 

Dundee High 2nd XV Coach Alan ClarkAlan Clark - Backs/Skills Coach
Former 1xt XV scrum-half and 2nd XV backs coach, Alan is part of a strong 1st XV coaching set-up at the club. Alan is Sports Development Manager for Perth and Kinross Council. His input will allow players to develop the skills to ensure the 1st XV remains competitive in a high quality league.

Simon Forrest - Fitness/Conditioning
Simon arrived in Dundee for season 2010/2011 With Otago U19, U21 and B honours under his belt. In his first season he quickly became first choice hooker and has joined the fitness team bringing a quiet authority to conditioning work in the club's new gym at Mayfield.

 

Barry Jones - Fitness/Conditioning
Barry brings a wealth of rugby specific expertise to bear on Dundee High's fitness and conditioning programme. With a BSc (Hons) Sports Conditioning and Development and an MSc in Strength Conditioning, Barry is also a 1st XV regular. He will take charge of players' fitness progression and will be avaialble for personal advice on all aspects of gym work and rugby conditioning.

 

Dundee High Forwards Coach JJ van der EschJJ van der Esch - Scrummage Coach
Dundee are delighted to have former player JJ back in a specialist coaching role with the forwards after his recent retirement from playing. His fierce committment to the team are legendary in Dundee and with years of professional and international experience JJ is a valuable addition to the coaching resources at the club offering players of all abilities the chance hone their skills.

 

Dundee High 2nd XV Coach Dougie GrayDougie Gray - 2nd XV Backs Coach
Dougie steps into the 2nd XV backs coaching position having played at the highest level for the club and Caledonia Reds in a long playing career. Still one of the fittest players in the club he will bring a wealth of rugby knowledge and experience to the 2s as they continue to keep pressure on the 1st XV players.

 

Dundee High 2nd XV Coach Colin WhittakerColin Whittaker - 2nd XV Forwards Coach
Colin returns to the senior club in an official capacity to take responsibility for the 2nd XV forwards. As a player Colin gained Scotland Under-21 honours as a dynamic propand gained experience with pro outfit Glasgow Warriors.

 
David Rowe - 3rd XV Coach/University Liaison

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