Michael Lamont, Author at Scottish Rugby

6 Aug 2023 - Scotland Men

Rugby World Cup Training Squad Update

Stafford McDowall, Adam Hastings, Cameron Henderson and Kyle Rowe have returned to their clubs ahead of the match against France in St. Etienne next Saturday and the Rugby World Cup squad being named on Wednesday 16 August. Updated Scotland training squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 Forwards Ewan Ashman (Edinburgh Rugby) 8 caps Jamie Bhatti […]

9 Jul 2023 - Scotland Men

Rugby World Cup squad update

Bayliss replaces Andy Christie who is unable to train currently following an arm injury and will remain at his club to undergo rehabilitation. McConnochie steps in for the retired Stuart Hogg. Adam Hastings continues his recovery from his leg injury sustained in the World XV v Barbarians match at the end of the season and […]

Scotland v Ireland – Guinness Six Nations

9 Jul 2023 - Scotland Men

Stuart Hogg announces retirement from rugby

In March this year the full-back announced his decision to hang up his boots after the Rugby World Cup but following a period of reflection Hogg has decided to finish his career prior to the tournament due to the strain on his body. The 31-year-old former Glasgow Warriors and Exeter Chiefs full-back made history this […]

27 Mar 2023 - Scotland Men

Stuart Hogg announces retirement post Rugby World Cup 2023

The 30-year-old Exeter Chiefs full-back recently became the latest Scotland player to reach 100 caps, playing against Ireland earlier this month. He also became Scotland’s record try scorer when he touched down for the 25th time, against Japan in 2021. Hogg made his Scotland debut in February 2012 against Wales having rose to prominence the […]

TikTok Women’s Six Nations – Scotland v England

23 Mar 2023 - Scotland Teams

2024 TikTok Women’s Six Nations fixtures confirmed

Scotland will kick off next season’s tournament away to Wales on Saturday, 23 March at 4.45pm. A week later Bryan Easson’s side will take on France in their first home match of the championship at 2.15pm. After a fallow week, England will travel to Scotland for their second successive home match, mirroring the schedule for […]

6 Mar 2023 - Scotland Men

Grant Gilchrist Disciplinary Update

The second-row appeared before an independent judicial committee via video link last week having received a red card for an act of foul play in the Guinness Six Nations match between France and Scotland on Sunday 26th February 2023 played at the Stade de France, Paris. The Red Card was issued as a result of […]

4 Mar 2023 - FOSROC Academy

Academy round-up: U18 sides in action against Wales and U16 regional fixtures

The U16 Academy festival sees eight sides split into two groups, with each side playing the other three teams in their pool in 30-minute matches. The first matches in Pool 1 kick off at 11.10am, while Pool 2 gets underway at 2.15pm. The pools will be as follows: Pool 1: Caledonia Thistles, Glasgow and The […]

20 Dec 2022 - Uncategorized

Adamson, Blain, Davidson and Grove-White to officiate in 2023 Six Nations competitions

In addition, Ben Blain, Hollie Davidson and Sam Grove-White have been given officiating roles throughout the 2023 U20 Six Nations. Former Scotland 7s player Mike Adamson began his refereeing career in 2014 which has included officiating on the World 7s Series, the United Rugby Championship and the Guinness Six Nations. In 2022, Mike took charge […]

27 Nov 2022 - Scotland Men

Gregor Townsend and Jamie Ritchie give tribute to Doddie Weir

Scotland head coach and former teammate of Doddie Weir, Gregor Townsend: “The news of Doddie’s passing is incredibly sad for his family and the whole of Scottish Rugby but it’s also a time to celebrate Doddie’s life and what he’s achieved, particularly over the last five years. “His fight against MND and his fight to […]

The official handover of the ÒOor DoddieÓ at BT Murrayfield

26 Nov 2022 - Scotland Men

Scottish Rugby’s reaction to Doddie Weir’s passing

John Jeffrey, Chairman of Scottish Rugby and former teammate of Doddie Weir said: “Doddie was ahead of his time as a ball playing second row and for almost a decade he was one of the first names on the Scotland team sheet. He was a great team mate on the pitch and an even greater […]