Caitlin Gould, Author at Scottish Rugby

3 Oct 2024 - Scotland Women

Easson makes six changes to starting line-up for Japan clash

There are four changes to a freshened forward pack with Leah Bartlett returning at loosehead, joining Lana Skeldon and Christine Belisle in the front row, both players retaining their jerseys from last weekend. Louise McMillan is selected to join Sarah Bonar in the second row. Alex Stewart comes in to start alongside captain Rachel Malcolm […]

26 Sep 2024 - Uncategorized

Cruikshank joins coaching team under Gallagher High Performance Academy

The fully immersive global development and leadership programme is dedicated to enhancing the prominence of female coaches as we approach Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025. Cruikshank most recently took on the role as Head Coach for Scotland Women U20 team in the Summer Series in Parma, Italy, bringing her extensive coaching experience to the […]

26 Sep 2024 - Scotland Women

Malcolm set for 50 caps ahead of WXV 2 opener against Italy

After earning her first start for Scotland in that Fiji match, Anne Young retains the number one jersey, packing down with Lana Skeldon at hooker and Christine Belisle at tighthead. Fi McIntosh and Sarah Bonar are primed to set up in the engine room, flanked by Malcolm and Rachel McLachlan, with Evie Gallagher returning at […]

12 Sep 2024 - Scotland Women

Easson makes nine changes ahead of historic Fiji test

Anne Young and Elliann Clarke both earn their first Scotland starts at loosehead and tighthead prop respectively, with Lana Skeldon at hooker. Louise McMillan will join Sarah Bonar in the engine room as the only change to the second row. In the back row, captain Rachel Malcolm will collaborate with Rachel McLachlan, with Jade Konkel […]

11 Sep 2024 - Scotland Women

Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2025 fixtures announced

In round one, Scotland will host Wales at Hive Stadium on Saturday 22 March, kick-off 4.45pm (GMT). Scotland recently hosted Wales in the Vodafone Series, coming away with a 40-14 victory. Scotland have recorded back-to-back wins against Wales for the first time since 2005. In round two, Saturday 29 March, Scotland travel to France to […]

10 Sep 2024 - Scotland Women

Scotland Women squad update: Tuesday 10 September

Louise McMillan, who was previously was called into the squad for the Vodafone Series, has now been added to the roster and will travel to Cape Town for the World Rugby competition. Wassell, who was 67 international caps to her name has recently been diagnosed with a tumour in her chest. Emma said: “Unfortunately, rugby […]

5 Sep 2024 - Uncategorized

BBC to broadcast The Vodafone Series

Scotland will begin with a Test against Wales at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh on Friday 6 September (kick-off 7.35pm) and that match will be shown live on BBC ALBA and BBC iPlayer in the UK, with international viewers able to watch the action on the Scottish Rugby website. Scotland secured an historic seventh Test win […]

4 Sep 2024 - Scotland Women

Scotland side named in Vodafone Series opener against Wales

In the front row, Leah Bartlett will pack down with Scotland’s all-time try-scoring hooker, Lana Skeldon, and her tighthead counterpart, Christine Belisle. Sarah Bonar returns from a shoulder injury sustained in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations earlier this year, combining with Fi McIntosh in the second row. The back row remains unchanged from that of […]

29 Jul 2024 - Scotland Women

Women’s U18 Summer Festival | Day Two Review

A brace from Robyn Allan plus two further tries from Bethan Mathieson and Emily Coubrough and a conversion from Niamh Waters completed Scotland’s haul in the 70-minute battle. On day one of the festival, Scotland recorded two losses and a win playing against the USA, Wales and the Netherlands. Reflecting on the team’s performance, Head […]

2024 Guinness Women’s Six Nations Championship Round 4 Italy vs Scotland

25 Jul 2024 - Scotland Women

Easson names extended training squad and welcomes Fraser Brown to the coaching team ahead of Autumn Tests

The 35-player squad, which comprises 19 forwards and 16 backs, will convene in camp on Monday 29 July for four weeks, before a squad of 30 is selected for the upcoming international fixtures. Easson has named five uncapped players, including Cieron Bell and Leia Brebner-Holden, who were all previously selected for the extended squad in […]