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7 Oct 2023

Fiona McIntosh on first Scotland call up

Explaining her journey to her first Scotland call up, the lock said: “I started playing rugby when I was young as my dad coached and my brother played and I wanted to do everything that my brother did! “I started playing rugby, going along on Sundays, and I had a little break in the middle […]

7 Oct 2023

Rhona back in the Scotland groove

It means she’ll hopefully have a big part to play in Paris next year, but coming back to represent Scotland ahead of World Rugby’s new global competition, WXV 2, is of equal importance to the 43-times capped winger. As the 26-year-old explained what it means to her to don the Thistle: “This last year, I […]

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6 Oct 2023

FOSORC Super Series Championship | Review of Round 10

Friday 6 October: Ayrshire Bulls v Southern Knights It was the hosts who got the first points to the board at Millbrae after eight minutes of play. A pass out to the wing from the reset found the hands of Luca Bardelli who sprinted after his own grubber kick down field and there wasn’t a […]

SS Champ – Bulls v Futures – Round 6 – George McMillan

6 Oct 2023

Luca Bardelli – From Braidholm to Millbrae to Scotstoun

Luca called GHA home until he was 21- years old making his way through the pathway at the club from the minis section where he started at age four all the way to the men’s 1st XV team. “My dad played rugby his whole life, so I think I got into it because of him. […]

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30 Sep 2023

FOSORC Super Series Championship | Review of Round 9

Saturday 30 September: Ayrshire Bulls v Stirling Wolves It was a driech afternoon as the game got underway at Millbrae. Both sides started the game strong, and the first points were made after ten minutes of play. Wolves were applying the pressure, but Ayrshire Bulls were able to push through, and it was skipper Blair […]

29 Sep 2023

FOSROC Super Series Championship 2023 Guide to the Game | Round 9

Saturday 30 September: Ayrshire Bulls v Stirling Wolves The first of our Saturday double headers takes place at Millbrae as Ayrshire Bulls host Stirling Wolves, kick-off 5pm. Highlights of this match will be available on the Scottish Rugby website on Monday evening. Be There There’s still time to get your tickets for Millbrae this weekend […]

BOR v HER – Sprint – Round 4 – Steve Langmead

29 Sep 2023

Mason Cullen – Bouncing back with Boroughmuir Bears

Mason began his rugby journey at just five years old at his local club Biggar RFC before moving to Currie – now Currie Chieftains – where he played until his U16 year. A move to Border’s side Jed-Thistle RFC saw him through the rest of his youth rugby journey before he made the step up […]

28 Sep 2023

Chloe humbled by home support

It’s a simple message, but one which highlights how much Chloe Rollie appreciates the backing she and her Scotland team-mates receive when running out to represent their country. Such words suggest any personal recognition is a result of a collective, both as a squad and the from those in the stands. Prolific try-scorer, line-breaker and […]

26 Sep 2023

Community Game Gallery | September 2023

The Shetland Valkyries are so far proving to be a formidable side in the Caledonia North Division 1 League, sitting with three try-bonus wins at the top of the table. In their clash over Peterhead (pictured) they ran in an impressive 13 tries (Photo credit: Gemma Campbell). Elsewhere, in Caledonia/East Division 1 league, Broughton are […]

19 Sep 2023

Calling all Scotland fans in France!

We’re looking for Scotland fans traveling out to France to support the team during the Rugby World Cup. We’d love to hear any interesting stories about your travel and your support for the Scotland team, and we’ll feature a number on our channels throughout the tournament. Contact details will not be used for marketing purposes, […]