Dundee High School FP Rugby Club

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Teams For Saturday
02/09/2010
1st and 2nd XVs as selected after training on Thursday evening
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Currie v 2nd XV
02/09/2010
Dundee open their account with a win on the road at Malleny Park
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New Arrival
01/09/2010
Congratulations to Laura and Regi
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TFI Friday
31/08/2010
It’s back by popular demand, TFI Friday in the clubhouse
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3rd XV Postponed
31/08/2010
This weekend's 3rd XV game v Howe of Fife has been postponed
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Referees Required
31/08/2010
Referee shortage affecting lower 2nd XV/3rd XV and U18 games
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Ian 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. Ranks provides a professional environment at Dundee in which several players have progressed to international and professional rugby.

Alan Clark - 1st XV Backs Coach
Former 1xt XV scrum-half and 2nd XV backs coach, Alan joins a strong 1st XV coaching set-up at the club. Alan is Active Schools Manager for Dundee City Council. His input will allow players to develop the skills to ensure the 1st XV remains competitive in a high quality league.

Colin Robertson - Backs/Coach Development
Colin Robertson joins Dundee High Rugby as a consultant coach for the backs as well as coach development. Colin is Tayside and Fife Institute of Sport’s Performance Lifestyle Area Co-ordinator having previously worked for the Scottish Rugby Union for 20 years. His roles with SRU included Development Officer, National Coach Development Manager and National Academy Coach. He has also been Head Coach of each National Age Group Squad at U18, U19 and U20 levels involving 6 Nations and World Cup competitions.

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 Esch JJ van der Esch - Forwards 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.

Dougie 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.

Kenny Christie - 2nd XV Forwards Coach
With a Sports Coaching and Development Degree from Abertay University, Kenny has worked as a development officer in both Fife and Angus, and recently returned from Monza in Italy where he was a player/coach. As a player, he has represented Midlands and Scottish Schools as well as Caledonia U18, U19 and U20. Kenny has also coached Abertay University, Dundee University Women, Murrayfield Wanderers Ladies, the Scottish Women's Development squad, the Scottish U18 girls and the Scottish Women’s 7’s squad as well as coaching the Strathallan School 1st XV

Robin Lunn - 2nd XV Manager
Robin is a former stand-off with the club with previous experience of coaching the 2nd XV and the club is delighted he has agreed to step up to the manager's role to complement a strong coaching team.

David Rowe - 3rd XV Coach

Chris White - 3rd XV Manager

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