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15 Apr 2023 - FOSROC Academy

Teams named for two U16 intercity derbies at Scotstoun tomorrow

First, Glasgow Warriors Blues take on Edinburgh Rugby Blacks at 1pm. Then, Glasgow Warriors Reds will face Edinburgh Rugby Reds at 2.30pm. To view the Glasgow Warriors Blues side, click HERE. To view the Edinburgh Rugby Blacks side, click HERE. To view the Glasgow Warriors Reds side, click HERE. To view the Edinburgh Rugby Reds […]

14 Apr 2023 - Clubs & Schools

Inter-district Championship squads for reinstated competition are announced

Players have been selected on meeting player eligibility criteria as established by the Inter-district Championship Committee. Players featured in each squad have been selected from across the National Leagues, which includes the Premiership. In the revived format, four men’s teams from across the country – Caledonia Reds, Edinburgh, Glasgow & West and the South – […]

14 Apr 2023 - Scotland Women

Thomson to make 50th appearance against France

Easson has made three personnel changes ahead of this weekend’s clash, as Lisa Thomson and Jade Konkel-Roberts return to international duties, while Liz Musgrove is promoted from the bench to start on the wing. There is also one positional change as Evie Gallagher moves from number 8 to openside flanker. Lisa Thomson is poised to […]

12 Apr 2023 - Clubs & Schools

Scottish Rugby confirms lower tackle height law trials for community rugby

The law trial, will now see tackle height reduced from shoulder height to below the sternum, also known as ‘belly tackle’ height, in both gender categories of adult and youth rugby at the domestic level (Tennent’s Premiership and below). The move to lower the tackle height follows World Rugby endorsed trials conducted in France and […]

11 Apr 2023 - Scotland Teams

Six changes to U18 Men for France encounter

Hooker Joe Roberts picked up an injury in the match against Ireland, and will miss the rest of the festival. He has been replaced in the squad by Oliver McKenna. Loosehead prop Keita Ando and hooker Seb Stephen come into the starting front row, with Ollie Blyth-Lafferty retaining his place at tighthead prop. Bart Godsell […]

10 Apr 2023 - Scotland Teams

U18 teams named for Ireland and France matches

Scotland lost out to England and Wales in the first day of action on Friday. Charlotte Russell has picked up and injury, and has been replaced in the squad by Aicha Sutcliffe. Holland Bogan will captain the side in both fixtures, having already been captain for the game against England on Friday. Duncan said: “We […]

19.03.23 – Wales U18s v Scotland U18s – Friendly – Hector Patterson of Scotland

7 Apr 2023 - Scotland Teams

Men’s U18 team named for Six Nations Festival opener

Scotland will play three fixtures over the course of nine days in the festival, and take to the field for the first time since playing Wales U18 in Swansea last month. Ross said: “We’re really excited for the first challenge of our Six Nations Festival and it will be great for the squad to get […]

5 Apr 2023 - Scotland Teams

Men’s U18 squad announced for Six Nations Festival

A squad of 26 players, consisting of 14 forwards and 12 backs, will travel to Ireland to play three fixtures in the festival. Scotland get their tournament underway against Ireland on Saturday (kick off 3.15pm), before taking on France on Wednesday and Wales on Sunday 16 April. The fixtures will all be streamed live by […]

24 Mar 2023 - Scotland Teams

Scottish Futures squad named for England U20 fixture

The squad came together three weeks ago and have had midweek sessions and weekend camps to prepare for the fixture. Cruikshank said: “This is a chance for us to get a look at the players in a competitive fixture against what will be a good England U20 side. “We’re looking for the squad to show […]

23 Mar 2023 - Scotland Teams

Scotland team named for TikTok Six Nations opener

Francesca McGhie will make her Scotland debut on the left wing, fresh from her involvement with Scotland development side ‘The Thistles’ in the recent inaugural Celtic Challenge, with centre Beth Blacklock in line to make her debut off the bench. In the front row, Lana Skeldon starts at hooker with Leah Bartlett, loosehead prop and […]