Mike Blair
Born: April 2, 1981 (age 43)
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Weight: 13st 5lb (85kg)
Hometown: Edinburgh, Scotland
Position: Scrum-half
Team: Glasgow Warriors
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Sports Mole has 29 articles about Mike Blair. Articles 1 to 29:
Mike Blair appointed new Edinburgh head coach
The former scrum-half played for Edinburgh from 2002-2012.
Jul 23, 15:27
Mike Blair insists Scotland camp was "not a complete waste of time"
All three matches were cancelled.
Jul 9, 16:12
Mike Blair "massively disappointed" as Scotland-Georgia clash called off
The teams had been due to meet in Tbilisi on July 17.
Jul 9, 11:31
Scotland forced to call off Romania Test match
Scottish Rugby still hopes to fulfil the fixture against Georgia in Tbilisi on July 17.
Jul 1, 17:15
Scotland player tests positive for coronavirus
Interim head coach Mike Blair has been forced to call up five new players following the news.
Jun 25, 13:38
Mike Blair to take charge of three Scotland matches this summer
Townsend will be unavailable due to his British and Irish Lions commitments.
Apr 27, 16:49
On This Day: Former Scotland captain Mike Blair quits international rugby
He had led his country for the 14th and final time six months earlier against Samoa.
Jan 7, 08:12
Mike Blair: 'No concerns over Jaco Van Der Walt inclusion'
Van Der Jaco van der Walt has only been with the squad for a week.
Dec 4, 22:26
Stuart Hogg opens up on "sacrifices" ahead of Ireland clash
Scotland are looking for their first win against Ireland in Dublin in a decade.
Dec 4, 19:40
Blair expecting Hogg to be "confident" against Italy
The Scotland skipper has so far endured a difficult Guinness Six Nations.
Feb 17, 17:42
Mike Blair: 'Scotland have moved on from Finn Russell incident'
Hastings replaces Finn Russell in the visitors' team in Dublin.
Feb 1, 08:49
Scotland assistant Mike Blair calls for longer World Cup
The Dark Blues face a make-or-break double header with Russia and Japan just four days apart.
Oct 3, 12:50
Scotland squad training with shampoo-soaked balls
A thunderstorm is forecast during their World Cup opener with Ireland.
Sep 16, 12:51
Mike Blair hopes Scotland can finally click in all departments against England
Scotland face championship-chasing England on the back of a solitary home win over Italy and three consecutive defeats.
Mar 11, 18:14
Blair not worrying about Scotland's defence ahead of Ireland clash
Scots opened their Six Nations campaign with a win.
Feb 4, 16:11
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend extends contract until 2021
Scotland confirm that head coach Gregor Townsend has extended his contract until 2021.
Jul 31, 21:56
Newcastle Falcons ease to victory against Harlequins
Harlequins end their Aviva Premiership season with a disappointing 37-21 defeat away at Newcastle Falcons.
May 16, 17:26
Sonatane Takulua "delighted" to complete Newcastle Falcons switch
Tonga international scrum-half Sonatane Takulua joins Newcastle Falcons from New Zealand-based ITM Cup side Northland.
Feb 26, 12:30
Newcastle Falcons cruise to London Welsh victory
Newcastle Falcons add to bottom-placed London Welsh's woes by inflicting a 38-7 Aviva Premiership defeat on their opponents at Kingston Park.
Jan 11, 15:55
London Wasps secure narrow win
London Wasps clinch a 44-38 win over Newcastle Falcons in a closely-fought Aviva Premiership match.
May 3, 17:15
Newcastle Falcons hold on to beat Worcester Warriors
Worcester Warriors remain without a win this season after losing 16-11 to Newcastle Falcons in the Aviva Premiership.
Oct 5, 17:04
Mike Blair to join Newcastle Falcons
Former Scotland international Mike Blair agrees to join Newcastle Falcons on a two-year contract.
Apr 8, 12:10
Greig Laidlaw hoping to cement place
Scotland scrum-half Greig Laidlaw targets a strong performance against Italy at the weekend.
Feb 6, 16:13
Scotland's Mike Blair announces retirement from international rugby
Scotland's most capped scrum-half Mike Blair announces his retirement from international rugby.
Jan 7, 10:21
Samoa 16-17 Scotland
Scotland finish their tour of the southern hemisphere with a 100% record following a last-gasp win over Samoa at Apia Park.
Jun 23, 06:11
Ulster 22-19 Edinburgh
Ulster book their place in the Heineken Cup final with a 22-19 win over Edinburgh at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Apr 28, 19:36
Heineken Cup round-up
Edinburgh and Leinster both book their places in the Heineken Cup semi-finals on Saturday with two very different wins.
Apr 7, 19:55
Team News: Scotland ring changes for England
Scotland make six changes for their Pool B match against England on Saturday.
Sep 29, 00:52
Result: Scotland 34-24 Romania
Scotland pick up a nervous opening World Cup win over Romania.
Sep 10, 06:07
