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21 Sep 2022 - Uncategorized

Professor Lorne Crerar CBE to become Interim Chair of Scottish Rugby Union

Professor Crerar was appointed as the independent chair of the Standing Committee on Governance (SCOG) of the Scottish Rugby Union Council in January 2022, succeeding Gavin MacColl KC, and completed an on-going review of the governance of Scottish Rugby in May of this year. A Special General Meeting, scheduled for 28 September, will see a […]

21 Sep 2022 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby launches new State School Strategy to increase youth participation

Whilst Scottish Rugby’s engagement with state schools has been ongoing for a number of years – including investment into the Schools of Rugby programme and developing formal partnership agreements with local authorities including Aberdeenshire Council – this is the first time Scottish Rugby has produced a statement of intent around increasing state school rugby participation. […]

21 Sep 2022 - Uncategorized

Scotland release new-look alternate kit for 2022/23 season

As with the home kit, the alternate is packed with references to the colours, symbols and traditions of Scottish rugby and is made from Eco-Fabric, a 100% polyester fabric obtained from recycled plastic. The alternate shirt leads with purple, a colour synonymous with the country’s heather-laden hills and thistle flowers. The design of the shirt, […]

21 Sep 2022 - Uncategorized

Scotland release new-look alternate kit for 2022/23 season

As with the home kit, the alternate is packed with references to the colours, symbols and traditions of Scottish rugby and is made from Eco-Fabric, a 100% polyester fabric obtained from recycled plastic. The alternate shirt leads with purple, a colour synonymous with the country’s heather-laden hills and thistle flowers. The design of the shirt, […]

19 Sep 2022 - Uncategorized

Peter Walton joins as SQ Performance Player Transition Manager

Walton is vastly experienced in talent identification and joins Scottish Rugby from Gloucester Rugby as Head of Academy in a post he has held since 2019. Prior to that the 24 timed capped Scotland international worked with Bristol Bears as well as 10 years with the RFU where he held the position of International Performance […]

17 Sep 2022 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Ticketing update

As well as being an integral part of our drive for improved sustainability, access and security, moving to a paperless ticketing system is part of our digital transformation journey to improve the supporter experience on matchdays, which has already seen the launch of the new Virtual Venue facility to help you buy your Scotland tickets. […]

15 Sep 2022 - Uncategorized

Scotland squad named for Rugby World Cup 2021

The squad comprises of an equal split of 16 forwards and 16 backs, with the tournament marking the first ever Rugby World Cup experience for the entire squad, Scotland having made their last appearance at the showpiece event 12 years ago. Rachel Malcolm will continue captaincy duties throughout the tournament – a role which the […]

12 Sep 2022 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7s work with Atlas Foundation in Cape Town

Atlas aims to offer safety, education, food and physical activities to youngsters and Scotland’s national team were thrilled to welcome some excited locals along for a day of rugby and fun, as well as being able to learn about the very different cultural experiences for these South African children. After the visit from two separate […]

12 Sep 2022 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7s work with Atlas Foundation in Cape Town

Atlas aims to offer safety, education, food and physical activities to youngsters and Scotland’s national team were thrilled to welcome some excited locals along for a day of rugby and fun, as well as being able to learn about the very different cultural experiences for these South African children. After the visit from two separate […]

12 Sep 2022 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7s’ season comes to an end in Cape Town

With Team GB forming to provide a core team on both Men’s and Women’s 2023 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series circuits, Scotland’s involvement in the international abbreviated format is now subject to future undetermined schedules. In South Africa, the Scots got off to a promising start in their Pre-Round of 16 tie with Jamaica on […]