Struan Kerr-Liddell will take on the mantle as the charity’s ambassador as it enters its 25th year, leading on providing support and guidance to players who suffer life-changing injuries. Initially, the charity was created as a result of the rugby community’s efforts to rally behind Struan, who broke his neck playing for Lismore Rugby Club […]
Blair Kinghorn, Kyle Steyn and Jamie Ritchie are all restored to the team after missing out against France in round two with Kinghorn making his first appearance of the championship having previously been ruled out through injury. Winger Steyn was a late absentee against France on account of his wife going into labour, with blindside […]
The teams play in Edinburgh this weekend (kick off 2pm), before the return leg at Scotstoun Stadium next Sunday. The teams are selected from the four U18 regional academy sides, who played at Oriam in a festival two weeks ago. Caledonia U18 and Glasgow & the West U18 combine to form Glasgow Warriors, while Edinburgh […]
The Global Drug Reference Online (Global DRO) provides athletes and support personnel with information about the prohibited status of specific medications based on the current World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List. Players can search the Global DRO for specific information on products sold in the United Kingdom. Head of Medical Operations Richard Wood said: “At […]
Glasgow & the West U18 take on Caledonia U18 in the final, and Edinburgh U18 will play Borders & East Lothian U18 in the 3rd/4th playoff. Last weekend, Glasgow & the West U17 claimed the U17 FOSROC Academy Festival Final title with a 49-29 win over Edinburgh U17. The fixtures take place on the indoor […]
The module is available via SCRUMS, and outlines the importance of players competing in clean sport. It also provides clear guidance for players and those around them on the risks and potential consequences of supplementation so that coaches and parents can support players in making informed choices. So far, close to 500 people have completed […]
Following Scotland clinching the victory last weekend at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, try scorer Schoeman returns as loosehead prop with WP Nel and George Turner in fresh at tighthead and hooker. Richie Gray and Grant Gilchrist continue in the second row, whilst there is change on both flanks with captain Ritchie coming in at blindside flanker […]
U16 and U18 sides have played each other for the previous two weekends at Bridgehaugh, Stirling. The results last Sunday were as follows: Borders & East Lothian U16 Whites 15-40 Glasgow & the West U16 Whites Edinburgh U16 Knights 20-30 Caledonia U16 Saltires Edinburgh U16 Cannons 30-25 Caledonia U16 Thistles Borders & East Lothian U16 […]
Six fixtures will take place across the day at Bridgehaugh, with the first kick off at 12pm. Two teams have been selected from each region at U16 level, and one team selected at U18 level. Further rounds of fixtures will take place on 30 July and 7 August. Players from the U18 sides will also […]
UK Anti-Doping’s (UKAD) national awareness week, Clean Sport Week will run this year from 22 – 26 May and ‘Teamwork in Clean Sport’ is the theme. Scottish Rugby is ensuring all its athletes are prepared for matches by delivering anti-doping education training. This season 614 players and support personnel have attended either a 100% Me […]