Joe Anderson, Author at Scottish Rugby

28 Sep 2023 - Scotland Men

Gilchrist to lead Scotland against Romania

In an entirely fresh pack, Gilchrist will link up in the second row with Sam Skinner, who was a replacement in that Tonga victory. The back row sees the first appearances of the tournament for openside flanker Hamish Watson – named as a vice-captain – and blindside Luke Crosbie, with Matt Fagerson restored to the […]

27 Sep 2023 - Corporate

The Famous Grouse makes a comeback to Scottish Rugby with a fresh partnership deal

The partnership builds on the sponsorship by The Famous Grouse during the 2022 Autumn Nations Series and the Summer Nations Series this year, and complements the strength of its partnership with Glasgow Warriors, ongoing since 2010. It also builds on the brand’s heritage with Scottish rugby, which was the first ever shirt sponsor of the […]

22 Sep 2023 - Rugby World Cup 2023

Four changes to starting XV for Tonga match

Kyle Steyn comes into the starting XV in place of winger Darcy Graham and has fond memories of playing against Tonga, having run in four tries against the Pacific Island side in November 2021 in a 60-14 win. Duhan van der Merwe is named on the other wing and will aim to add to his […]

21 Sep 2023 - Uncategorized

Clean Sport Module reminder ahead of Clean Sport Weekend at Rugby World Cup 2023

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 […]

14 Sep 2023 - Rugby World Cup 2023

McInally replaces Cherry in Rugby World Cup 2023 squad

To ensure a full front row complement McInally, who is playing in his second Rugby World Cup, joined the Scotland squad today after initially being put on standby following a concussion sustained by Ewan Ashman last week. Cherry suffered a concussion after an accident in the team hotel earlier this week and is now following […]

23 Aug 2023 - Scotland Men

Scotland name team for final match before Rugby World Cup 2023

The last of three home summer Tests at Scottish Gas Murrayfield will see a Scotland 23 with six changes from the team selected for the narrow 30-27 defeat to Rugby World Cup hosts France in St Etienne two weeks ago. Blindside flanker Ritchie will feature in an unchanged back row, with Rory Darge on the […]

10 Aug 2023 - Uncategorized

Ritchie returns as captain for second France fixture

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 […]

4 Aug 2023 - Uncategorized

Final weekend of FOSROC Academy inter-region fixtures

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 […]

4 Aug 2023 - FOSROC Academy

Scotland U18 men’s squad named for Cardiff training camp

The squad travel down to Cardiff tomorrow morning, and will train for a week before short matches against Italy, Wales and Ireland on Friday 11 August. The camp follows on from a similar one at Stirling University last year with Scotland, Italy and Wales. The matches last 30 minutes with no intervals. Scotland start against […]

28 Jul 2023 - FOSROC Academy

FOSROC Academy regional sides in action again

This is the second round of inter-region fixtures, with round one taking place last weekend. The results were as follows: Edinburgh U16 Cannons 25-25 Glasgow & the West U16 Blues Edinburgh U16 Knights 35-40 Glasgow & the West U16 Whites Borders & East Lothian U16 Reds 25-30 Caledonia U16 Thistles Borders & East Lothian U16 Whites 40-25 Caledonia U16 Saltires Borders & East […]