Caitlin Gould, Author at Scottish Rugby

20 Nov 2024 - Uncategorized

Celtic Challenge 2024/25 fixtures announced

The season kicks off with three home derbies, including Edinburgh Rugby v Glasgow Warriors at Hive Stadium on Friday, 20 December 2024 (kick-off 7.35pm). Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors will next face Brython Thunder and Wolfhound respectively, with Edinburgh hosting at Hive and Glasgow traveling to Kingspan Stadium on Saturday 4 January. Both sides will […]

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20 Nov 2024 - Scotland Women

Donna Kennedy inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame

The contributions of Donna, alongside Emilee Cherry (Australia), DJ Forbes (New Zealand), Chris Laidlaw (New Zealand) and Sergio Parisse (Italy) to the game will be celebrated at the gala event. The World Rugby Hall of Fame recognises those who have made an outstanding contribution to the game of rugby throughout their careers, while also demonstrating […]

15 Nov 2024 - Scotland Women

Celtic Challenge 2024/25 Head Coaches announced

The two roles have been funded by Royal London’s Level the Playing Field programme enabled by the British and Irish Lions. Former Scotland front-rower Lindsey Smith will take charge of the Scotstoun outfit for their second campaign in the competition, having previously served as assistant coach to Chris Laidlaw – now at Harlequins – in […]

29 Oct 2024 - Scotland Women

Scottish Rugby confirms Supported Academy Players for 2024/25 season

The programme, which is being delivered in partnership with sportscotland, national agency for sport in Scotland, offers enhanced support aimed at developing players’ technical and tactical performance, and allows them to access performance lifestyle coaching, strength and conditioning and medical support. Alex Stewart, who was capped for Scotland Women during the 2024 Guinness Women’s Six […]

22 Oct 2024 - Scotland Women

Scotland’s Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 fixtures confirmed

Scotland will open their World Cup campaign against Wales at Salford Community Stadium in Manchester, kicking off at 2.45pm on Saturday 23 August. Scotland Women recorded their first consecutive victories over Wales since 2005 when they faced off at Hive Stadium in the Vodafone Series in September. Scotland will once again face Wales in the […]

10 Oct 2024 - Scotland Women

Brebner-Holden set to make first start against Australia

Easson has made seven changes from last week’s side which faced Japan, with Leia Brebner-Holden set to make her first start for Scotland at scrum-half, with Helen Nelson outside of her at stand-off. Lisa Thomson and Emma Orr are set to start at inside and outside centre respectively. The back-three positions are filled by wingers […]

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 […]