Stuart MacLennan, Author at Scottish Rugby

8 Nov 2023 - Scottish Gas Murrayfield

Sinfield set for new epic 7 in 7 in 7 challenge in support of MND community

A year ago, Sinfield and his team completed a third challenge when, setting off from Scottish Gas Murrayfield, they ran from Edinburgh to Manchester, covering over 40 miles a day for seven days. There also lies, of course, an emotional link to Doddie Weir, who passed away on 26 November last year, the 61-times capped second row […]

26 Oct 2023 - Scotland Men

Scottish Rugby to award additional retrospective caps

Earlier this year, the Scottish Rugby Union Custodian Board announced some 57 male players would be capped retrospectively. The players had represented Scotland in the Services and Victory internationals during and after the Second World War and had played for Scotland XVs against international opposition. SRU President, Colin Rigby, said: “The response to our retrospective […]

5 Oct 2023 - Rugby World Cup 2023

Kinghorn reaches half-century as Scotland team named for final Pool B encounter

The full-back lines up as part of a back-three containing wingers Darcy Graham – who bagged four tries in last week’s win against Romania – and Duhan van der Merwe. Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones resume a familiar starting centre partnership which has enjoyed nine outings in 2023. As part of a half-back pairing that […]

8 Sep 2023 - Rugby World Cup 2023

Scotland team named for Rugby World Cup 2023 opener

Captain Jamie Ritchie leads his country in their Pool B clash with defending champions South Africa at Marseille’s Stade Vélodrome, the blindside flanker joined in the back row by openside Rory Darge and Jack Dempsey at number 8. Richie Gray and Grant Gilchrist, both of whom will be appearing at a third Rugby World Cup, […]

15 Aug 2023 - Scotland Men

Scottish Rugby to award retrospective international caps

The decision, made by the Scottish Rugby Union Custodian Board, was announced today (Tuesday 15 August) by President Colin Rigby. He said: “Those individuals who wore the thistle with pride and distinction, whether in Services or Victory internationals during and after the Second World War, or who played under the label of a ‘Scotland XV’ […]

2 Aug 2023 - Scotland Men

Russell to captain Scotland against France

Darcy Graham, whose brace of tries helped Scotland to a 25-13 win over Italy at the weekend, retains his place in the back three, where he is joined by fellow wing Duhan van der Merwe and Blair Kinghorn at full back. Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones, who were named in the 2023 Guinness Six Nations […]

26 Jul 2023 - Scotland Men

Darge to captain Scotland against Italy

The 23-year-old Glasgow Warriors flanker earned his first Scotland cap against Wales in the 2022 Guinness Six Nations and has gone onto win another six since. Darge has previous captaincy experience, leading the Scotland U20 team during the Under-20 Six Nations three years ago. Glasgow Warriors centre Stafford McDowall and Leicester Tigers second row Cameron […]

10 Jul 2023 - Scotland Men

Scotland release Rugby World Cup 2023 kit

The home jersey is a classic, heritage dark blue, flanked by the Scottish Rugby tartan on either side, with the same features on dark blue shorts, and white socks. The alternative kit sees a return to a white jersey, patterned with the characteristics of the Scottish Rugby tartan, with blue and white shorts and socks. […]

9 May 2023 - Scotland Men

Scotland announce training squad for Rugby World Cup 2023

The group will be led by captain Jamie Ritchie and will be trimmed to the requisite 33-player list ahead of the tournament itself, which gets underway in France in September. Of the 23 forwards selected by Townsend, flanker Rory Darge returns to the international set-up having missed the Guinness Six Nations through injury, with winger […]

9 May 2023 - Scotland Men

Gregor Townsend signs contract extension

Townsend began his term in 2017 and has since become the longest serving head coach of the Scotland national team in the professional era. After securing third place in the Guinness Six Nations this year – their best finish since 2018 – Scotland now have their sights set on the 2023 Rugby World Cup where […]