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13 Feb 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Glasgow Warriors claim U18 inter-city derby

Glasgow had previously claimed the first leg 36-21 at Hive Stadium the weekend before. Tries from Nicky Thompson, Max Garry, Logan Williams (2), Archie McMichael, Harry Provan, Rory Purvis (2) and Oliver McKenna were enough to secure Warriors the win. Edinburgh replied with tries of their own from Harrison Wood, Rory Brogan, Chris Thomson, Michael […]

8 Feb 2024 - Scotland Men

Darge and Gilchrist return for France encounter

The inclusion of Darge, who will lead the team alongside Finn Russell, and Gilchrist comes on the back of news that Luke Crosbie and Richie Gray will miss the remainder of the championship through injury. Fresh from a thrilling try brace in the opening week victory against Wales, Duhan van der Merwe joins fellow winger […]

6 Feb 2024 - Scotland Men

Glasgow Warriors take first leg of U18 inter-city derby

Selected from the FOSROC Regional Academy sides which played a festival across December and January, the two teams play the matches as part of the U18 development programme. Tries for Glasgow from Lachlan Hodge, Joe Roberts, Kieran Todd, Harry Provan, Olly McKenna and Gregor Johnston were enough to grab the win, with Hamish McArthur, Chris […]

2 Feb 2024 - Uncategorized

U18 Inter-City derby as Edinburgh Rugby host Glasgow Warriors

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 […]

1 Feb 2024 - Scotland Men

Scotland squad named for 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations opener in Cardiff

Scotland captain Finn Russell leads the side from stand-off, partnered by Ben White at scrum-half. The familiar pairing of Sione Tuipulotu (named as a vice-captain) and Huw Jones resume a centre partnership which featured in each of last year’s championship fixtures. Wingers Duhan van der Merwe and Kyle Steyn are selected as part of a […]

23 Jan 2024 - Uncategorized

Global DRO reminder for players to check medicines

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 […]

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21 Jan 2024 - FOSROC Academy

Caledonia U18 claim FOSROC Academy Festival title

Caledonia were in front throughout the final, which was played on the indoor pitch at Oriam. The 3rd/4th place playoff match finished with the same scoreline, as Edinburgh secured a 38-19 win over Borders & East Lothian. The U18 programme continues with two inter-city derby matches in early February, before Scotland U18 development camps later […]

19 Jan 2024 - Uncategorized

Academy U18 festival finals at Oriam on Sunday

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 […]

18 Jan 2024 - Scotland Women

British & Irish Lions announce historic first Lions Women’s Tour

The Howden British & Irish Lions Women’s Series will take place in New Zealand, the home of the current world champions with the Lions Women’s team playing three Tests against the Black Ferns alongside pre-Test fixtures. This announcement follows a feasibility study funded by Lions Founding Partner Royal London, which concluded that the optimum time […]

16 Jan 2024 - Scotland Men

Scotland squad named for 2024 Guinness Six Nations

Props Alec Hepburn and Will Hurd, winger Arron Reed and back-three operator Harry Paterson have all earned a first call-up to Scotland duty, ahead of the championship opener against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday 3 February. Loosehead prop Hepburn of Exeter Chiefs qualifies through his father, who was born in Scotland, likewise Sale Sharks flyer […]