Joe Anderson, Author at Scottish Rugby

22 Jul 2023 - FOSROC Academy

FOSROC Academy returns to action in Stirling

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 […]

6 Jul 2023 - Corporate

Scottish Rugby bolsters Board with appointment of Soutar and Davidson

Former Scottish Conservative Leader Ruth Davidson and Mike Soutar, one of the UK’s most respected business leaders following his 30-year career in publishing, join recent appointees Alexandra Whelan from IMG, also a Non-Executive Director and John McGuigan as Chair. A proud Dundonian Mike started his career at DC Thomson before moving to London where he […]

20 Jun 2023 - Corporate

IMG’s Whelan takes up Non-Exec Director role with Scottish Rugby

Alexandra is currently Senior Vice-President, Strategy, Growth and Marketing for IMG’s media business, and brings a wealth of experience from the media, strategy and digital sectors to the organisation responsible for rugby union in Scotland. Her appointment closely follows that of John McGuigan who was announced as Scottish Rugby Limited’s new Chair in May. Alexandra […]

15 Jun 2023 - Scotland 7s

Wider squad named for U18 Girls 7s programme

The group will have evening and weekend training sessions before heading to Prague for a Rugby Europe tournament beginning on Saturday 15 July. Gordon said: “It’s really exciting to name this group and we’ve thoroughly enjoyed the start to this programme. “The group will now have five weeks of training, and then we will name […]

23 May 2023 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby part of the team for UKAD’s Clean Sport Week

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 […]

19 May 2023 - Clubs & Schools

The South and Caledonia Reds confirm teams for Inter-District Championship final

Shawn Muir will captain The South once more, as he did in their 50-17 win over Edinburgh at Netherdale in Round 1. Muir is joined in the front row by Matt Carryer and Nicky Little, making it an all-Hawick affair. Shaun Fairbairn (Hawick) and Michael Badenhorst (Musselburgh) make up the second row, whilst Stuart Graham […]

19 May 2023 - Clubs & Schools

Teams named for Inter-District Championship third/fourth place playoff

Rhys Davies (Currie Chieftains) will continue as Edinburgh captain, after skippering the region for their round 1 defeat to The South. Props Chris Anderson and Graeme Carson join hooker Ryan Stewart (all Currie Chieftains) to make up the front row. Ali Bain (Boroughmuir/Portobello) and Ali McCallum (Currie Chieftains) are in the second row, and Davies […]

5 May 2023 - Scotland Women

Scotland travel to South Africa for inaugural WXV competition

The three-tiered WXV comeptition aims to raise the profile and competitiveness of women’s 15s by providing the global platform between Rugby World Cups to increase the reach, impact and value of the sport, growing the game as a whole. Wins against Italy and Ireland in the final two rounds of the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six […]

20 Apr 2023 - Scotland Women

Nelson to make 50th appearance for Scotland

Stand-off Helen Nelson is due to make her 50th appearance this weekend, having made her debut against France at Broadwood during the 2016 Women’s Six Nations. Nelson is joined at half-back by Mairi McDonald, who comes in for her first start of the championship at scrum-half. Lisa Thomson moves to outside centre to accommodate Meryl Smith inside, with […]

15 Apr 2023 - Scotland Teams

Seven changes for final U18 Men’s Six Nations Festival match

Ben White is suspended after picking up a red card in the game against France, and has been replaced in the squad by Mickey Kesson. Finlay McIntosh comes into the starting team at loosehead prop, and Keita Ando moves across to tighthead prop. Seb Stephen keeps his spot at hooker after scoring against France. An […]