Stuart MacLennan, Author at Scottish Rugby

3 Apr 2025 - Scotland Teams

Obituary: Frank Laidlaw

Laidlaw won 32 caps for Scotland between 1965 and 1971 and toured with the Lions to Australia, New Zealand and Canada in 1966 and the successful New Zealand sojourn in 1971. In total, he played in 28 games for the Lions, which included two Test matches in 1966: the second and third Tests against New […]

25 Mar 2025 - Scotland Teams

Capping Murrayfield’s centenary celebrations

Scottish Rugby conducted its latest referee capping ceremony as one of the highlights of the centenary celebrations of Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium last Friday (21 March). The latest recipients were Ken McCartney (Hawick), Eddie Murray (Greenock Wanderers), Iain Ramage (Berwick), Chuck Muir (Langholm), Malcolm Changleng (Gala), Rob Dickson (Madras College FP), Brian Anderson (Royal High/Currie) […]

21 Mar 2025 - Scottish Gas Murrayfield

Murrayfield revels in centenary celebrations

In a multi-layered approach, Scots young and old were treated to an array of rugby activity on the hallowed Murrayfield turf and inside the confines of the century-old stadium. An Entry of the Greats made their way out of the tunnel to the acclaim of hundreds of local school children and hundreds more from across […]

26 Feb 2025 - Scotland Teams

Mike Adamson presented with referee cap

Mike Adamson, who ended a 19-year absence of a Scottish referee controlling a men’s Six Nations Championship game, has today been presented with his referee cap. Adamson, 40, who represented Scotland in the Commonwealth Games and Rugby World Cup 7s as a player and took to the Olympic Games stage as a referee, was presented […]

24 Jan 2025 - Scottish Gas Murrayfield

Allan Hosie receives first Scottish Rugby referees’ cap

And the first recipient of the referees’ cap is Allan Hosie, who was one of the finest and fairest global referees of his generation and has given a lifetime of service to the game. Former Scotland captain and three times British & Irish Lions tourist, Andy Irvine, declared: “Allan was an outstanding referee and an […]

4 Dec 2024 - Scotland Teams

Former CEO of SP Energy Networks joins Scottish Rugby Limited Board

A lifelong supporter of rugby, Frank Mitchell spent over 35 years working in the energy sector and brings a wealth of business, commercial and organisational experience to the SRL Board, which is responsible for the operational running of Scottish Rugby. SP Energy Networks has been a long-term investor in rugby in Scotland specifically in sponsoring […]

13 Nov 2024 - Corporate

Scottish Rugby publishes its 2023/24 Annual Report

Headlines: Strong revenue growth of £6m generating £73.9m, Scottish Rugby’s highest ever income (£67.8m in 2022/23) over a 13-month accounting period. (Like-for-like revenue over 12-months of £72.9m) Professional rugby, hospitality and commercial income all contribute to revenue strength, including from record-breaking Taylor Swift concerts at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Like-for-like losses over 12-months […]

1 Oct 2024 - Scotland Teams

Cap that! Scottish Rugby recognises past players

Two caps were presented to players from the Scotland Women’s team, while another two were presented to the families of male players who represented Scotland during the Services Internationals in the Second World War. Following on from the retrospective caps project in the men’s game, research found that three players had missed out on a […]

25 Jul 2024 - Scotland Teams

Young coach Ollie enjoys an unforgettable day in Scotland camp

Ollie, 10, had to put the brakes on his own burgeoning playing career after being diagnosed with the rare condition Marfan Syndrome. Having been a keen proponent of the oval ball since starting out at Rugby Tots aged three, and then on to Stew Mel Lions and North Berwick minis, Ollie decided that his situation […]

4 Jul 2024 - Corporate

James Robson awarded honorary degree by Queen Margaret University

Dr James, alongside Professor Alex McMahon, former Chief Nursing Officer for Scotland, were both honoured with a Degree of Doctor of the University, Honoris Causa. After a distinguished career, of which 30 years were spent with Scottish Rugby, James stood down from service at the end of the Guinness Six Nations earlier this year, his […]