Michael Lamont, Author at Scottish Rugby

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

26 Nov 2022 - Scotland Men

From the Weir Family

Doddie was an inspirational force of nature. His unending energy and drive, and his strength of character powered him through his rugby and business careers and, we believe, enabled him to fight the effects of MND (Motor Neurone Disease) for so many years. Doddie put the same energy and even more love and fun into […]