Person: Bill Watson

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world

Anti-immigrant rhetoric has become an ugly feature of the US race to the White House

Amid anti-immigrant rhetoric, it’s worth remembering some of the major candidates vying for the presidency are either the children or spouses of immigrants, writes Bette Browne

general

Blood on the tracks: Were 50 Irish immigrants murdered in Philadelphia in 1832?

news

Irish immigrant rail workers to be reburied

rugby

Anderton becomes fifth SRU casualty

news

Tumour bank to help fight prostate cancer

news

Researchers unite to battle prostate cancer

Scots confident of hosting final

Scottish rugby marketing director Phil Anderton is confident Murrayfield will get the chance to host the Heineken Cup final within the next few years.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2003

World Cup display not behind Watson sacking: MacKay

Scottish Rugby Union executive board chairman David Mackay maintains Scotland’s poor World Cup display was not the sole reason for the dismissal of Bill Watson as SRU chief executive yesterday.

Tue, 02 Dec, 2003

Alcohol may be on way back at Murrayfield

Scottish Rugby Union chief executive Bill Watson is confident negotiations with the Scottish Executive will lead to a successful relaxation of licensing laws inside Murrayfield.

Tue, 26 Aug, 2003

Celtic League adopts new structure

THE Celtic League will adopt a more traditional format as of next season after representatives from Wales, Scotland and Ireland agreed to make changes.

Wed, 07 May, 2003

No change in European Cup final venue

THE ORGANISERS of the Heineken European Cup are to press ahead with the final in Dublin.

Wed, 30 Apr, 2003

Celtic nations welcome French success

Ireland, Wales and Scotland today welcomed the decision to award France host nation status for Rugby World Cup 2007.

Fri, 11 Apr, 2003

Richards rates Healey comeback as ‘reasonable’

LEICESTER chief Dean Richards said he was “reasonably” satisfied with Austin Healey’s comeback performance after the England utility back starred in the Tigers’ 33-22 Premiership win over Sale at Welford Road on Sunday.

Tue, 08 Apr, 2003

Cash crisis hits Scottish Rugby Union

The Scottish Rugby Union have been hit by a major financial crisis with 20 jobs set to be lost.

Sat, 15 Mar, 2003

Pountney broadside at Murrayfield ‘blazers’

SCOTTISH Rugby Union chief executive Bill Watson fired a parting shot at Budge Pountney, who retired acrimoniously from the international game yesterday.

Thu, 30 Jan, 2003

Scots plan global hunt for coach

SCOTTISH rugby chiefs last night promised a worldwide search in their quest to replace Ian McGeechan as national coach.

Wed, 04 Dec, 2002

Golden Point rule for Celtic League

THE Celtic League is set to introduce a golden point rule to decide any tied matches during the knock-out stages of the tournament.

Wed, 13 Nov, 2002

Celtic League introduces 'golden point'

The Celtic League is set to introduce a ‘golden point’ rule to decide any tied matches during the knock-out stages of the tournament.

Tue, 12 Nov, 2002

Munster’s new players opt to join Limerick clubs

MUNSTER’S three new signings will all play their club rugby in Limerick this year with Eddie Halvey returning to play his club rugby with Shannon, Dominic Malone teaming up with UL Bohemians and Australian prop Simon Kerr joining Garryowen.

Fri, 23 Aug, 2002

Leinster host Bristol in first cup match

HEINEKEN Cup new boys Bristol and London Irish will be in the limelight in Europe's top club tournament straight away when they figure in televised games over the opening weekend of the tournament.

Tue, 06 Aug, 2002

Six Nations: Hay apologises for racist comments

Former Scottish international hooker Jim Hay has apologised for making racist comments during an after-dinner speech last weekend.

Sat, 02 Feb, 2002

Scots back Irish decision to postpone Six Nations championship clash

UNBEATEN Six Nations rivals Ireland and England were last night still in the dark on when their postponed championship clash will take place.

Fri, 09 Mar, 2001

Celtic League gets the go-ahead

A fully-fledged Celtic League is set to be launched at the start of the next rugby season.

Thu, 04 Jan, 2001