Caitlin Gould, Author at Scottish Rugby

Six Nations Women’s Summer Series Italy vs Scotland

16 May 2025 - Scotland Women

Dalgliesh names extended training Squad ahead of Six Nations Women’s Summer Series

The selected group of 35 players will assemble for a comprehensive series of residential and non-residential training camps in the lead-up to the competition. The series will provide a crucial development opportunity for emerging talent and a platform to build on last year’s performances. Speaking on the selected squad, Dalgliesh said: “We’re really excited by […]

6 May 2025 - Scotland Women

Scotland Women U16 pathway festival review

The event was the culmination of a seven-week U16 Girls Pathway Performance Programme, which selected players from February’s Regional Game Series. Designed to prioritise individual development, the programme exposed athletes to a structured and intense environment, preparing them for future representative and national opportunities. It also gave players critical experience in managing the demands of […]

24 Apr 2025 - Scotland Women

Brebner-Holden and Malcolm return for Ireland clash

In the front row, Leah Bartlett steps up to starting loosehead, joining Lana Skeldon (hooker) and Elliann Clarke (tighthead). A positional reshuffle sees Jade Konkel move into the second row, partnering the ever-reliable Sarah Bonar, while Malcolm resumes her role on the blindside flank. Rachel McLachlan retains her place at openside, with Evie Gallagher shifting […]

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19 Apr 2025 - Scotland Women

Smith names side to face Italy in final Festival match

Over the last two days of competition, the team have played in 35-minute fixtures but today, the Scots will take on Italy in an extended 70-minute match. So far Scotland have emerged victorious in one of their four fixtures, beating England 22-12 on day two. Reflecting on that day two performance, Smith said: “I was […]

17 Apr 2025 - Scotland Women

McLachlan set for 50th cap as Scotland face England

Following an impressive first start against Italy, Becky Boyd retains the number four jersey and will again partner with Sarah Bonar in the second row. The front row remains unchanged, with Anne Young at loosehead, Lana Skeldon at hooker, and Elliann Clarke at tighthead. Evie Gallagher moves to blindside flanker in the only positional change […]

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15 Apr 2025 - Scotland Women

Teams named for Scotland Women U18 day two at Six Nations Festival

After two tough matches against Wales and France on day one, the squad has regrouped for day two. The festival offers a crucial development platform for players, coaches, and match officials across the men’s and women’s game. Since their introduction, the festival have become a breeding ground for future international stars, providing invaluable experience in […]

11 Apr 2025 - Scotland Women

Smith announces sides to face Wales and France in U18 Six Nations Festival

The festival offers a crucial development platform for players, coaches, and match officials across the men’s and women’s game. Since their introduction, the festival have become a breeding ground for future international stars, providing invaluable experience in a high-performance environment, and for the majority of players offers up the first opportunity for international match experience. […]

11 Apr 2025 - Scotland Women

Boyd wins first Scotland start as Gallagher returns for Italy showdown

Becky Boyd, fresh from a Scotland debut against France in the previous round, earns a first start for her country in the second row, in place of Hollie Cunningham, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the championship due to a hamstring injury. Evie Gallagher returns having missed the game in La Rochelle […]

2024 Guinness Women’s Six Nations Championship Round 5 Ireland vs Scotland

10 Apr 2025 - Scotland Women

Scotland to face Ireland in Summer Test

Ireland will host Scotland at Virgin Media Park on Saturday 2 August, with kick-off time, broadcast and ticket details for the match will be confirmed in due course. The fixture adds another chapter to the growing history between Scotland and Ireland, who are also set to face each other in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations […]

8 Apr 2025 - Scotland Women

Scotland U18 squad named ahead of 2025 Six Nations Festival

The young Scots will face off in shortened 35-minute matches against France, Wales, England, and Ireland, before concluding the festival with a full 70-minute clash against Italy. The squad selection follows the conclusion of the extended training squad’s training camps, which saw players selected from the Girls’ Regional Game Series, held across January and February, […]