Caitlin Gould, Author at Scottish Rugby

19 Feb 2024 - Scotland Teams

Scotland Women extended training squad announced ahead of Guinness Six Nations

The 34-player squad, which comprises 18 forwards and 16 backs, will convene in camp on Monday 26 February. Easson has named seven uncapped players, four of whom were recently drafted as core squad members for Edinburgh Rugby in the Celtic Challenge. Forwards Alex Stewart and Merryn Gunderson (both of Corstorphine Cougars) have earned their first […]

16 Feb 2024 - Corporate

Scottish Rugby outlines new Male Performance Pathway

The plan sees the reinstatement of Scotland ‘A’ fixtures, a move to professional ‘A’ team games and expanded Academies to work with players into the U23 age bracket to deliver appropriate level game time. There will be a focus on developing more home-grown players and better alignment between the domestic and professional game are key […]

13 Feb 2024 - Scotland Women

O’Donnell announces her retirement from international rugby

The lock has made 20 appearances for the national side, having made her debut for Scotland against France in 2013. She has also previously represented her country in the Sevens circuit, having first featured in the squad at the 2013 FIRA Grand Prix tournament in Brive. O’Donnell starred in the Scotland squad during the 2021 […]

12 Feb 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Men’s Premiership season 2023/24 update: Monday 12 February

Last week, it was confirmed that Hawick, Kelso, Currie Chieftains and Marr are this year’s semi-finalists, having secured a position in the top four. However, due to adverse weather conditions throughout November, December and into January, the league has not been able to progress as scheduled, causing a delay to the scheduled semi-final date of […]

8 Feb 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Dr Karen Barclay named as finalist in Scottish First Aid Awards 2024

The award recognises an individual or organisation who has excelled in promoting first aid education in their community – ultimately an ambassador for promoting health and safety. Dr Barclay was nominated for her work enhancing player and personnel welfare across the community rugby landscape. Since taking up post as Scottish Rugby’s Welfare Manager in December […]

6 Feb 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Bill McLaren primary school commentary competition winners announced

The winners are: P4 – Cullen Smyth, Wilton, Hawick; P5 – Seren Isobel Macdougall, Trinity, Hawick; P6 – Isaac Hastie, Edenside, Kelso and P7 – Dan Johnston, St Peter’s, Galashiels. The competition was launched in a live lesson streamed to over 1,000 pupils in 45 schools located throughout the Scottish Borders on the centenary of […]

6 Feb 2024 - Clubs & Schools

New First Aid course launched by Scottish Rugby for community game

This new course has been designed by Scottish Rugby’s Welfare Manager, Dr Karen Barclay and Scottish Rugby’s wider medical team. The SCRUMCAPS Level 1 course, which is a key milestone of Scottish Rugby’s Player Welfare Action Plan, aims to enable volunteers to transition seamlessly from First Responder to delivering First Aid care in the case […]

5 Feb 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh record fourth win whilst Glasgow fall short in Wales | Review

Edinburgh Rugby 35 – 21 Clovers Edinburgh stormed to the Celtic Challenge top three play offs, claiming a bonus point win against the Clovers after a rampant second half performance at Hive Stadium. Inspired by Emma Orr’s attacking prowess, the home side made a thrilling comeback from 21-5 down to charge into a 35-21 win, […]

2 Feb 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Squads named in final regular round of Celtic Challenge | Preview

Edinburgh Rugby v Clovers Head Coach Claire Cruikshank has made two changes to the starting line-up for tomorrow’s crucial Celtic Challenge against the Irish Clovers at Hive Stadium (3 February, kick-off 12.30pm). Scotland internationalist Panashe Muzambe moves into the starting line-up having scored a last-minute winning try in last weekend’s win away against Gwalia Lightning, […]

30 Jan 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Scottish Rugby continues to celebrate school activity with Saltire Energy Rugby Schools Week

To sign up and find out more, click HERE. The programme, which was first launched in 2021, has since engaged more than 70,000 pupils across over 600 state schools in rugby activity. This year, the programme will look to celebrate and promote both new and existing rugby activity within the state school environment through a […]