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26 Aug 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Kenta Kutsuna: Scotland’s rugby samurai

But how many could match such an inspirational journey as that of Heriot’s midfield back 29-year-old Kenta Kutsuna. In Edinburgh, in the heart of the capital’s many festivals, he is layered in a Scotland rugby jersey and a Japan rugby jersey as he tells his story, under the auspices of the Japanese Consulate as part […]

23 Aug 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Arnold Clark Women’s Premiership feature match: Heriot’s v Stirling

Finishing in fifth the previous season, Heriot’s have since seen several changes to their lineup, and will be looking to get up to speed quickly in the new season. Stirling meanwhile are looking forward to contesting for a third straight championship winning season, after clinching the previous season’s title in dramatic fashion, coming back from […]

22 Aug 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Greenock Wanderers celebrate 150th season in style

The club reflected on its humble beginnings in 1873, commended those pushing the club forward, and looked to the horizon for its bright future. The sesquicentennial anniversary weekend was held at the end of August, with an exhibition ‘Old Crocks’ men’s match on the Friday night against Bishopton Bears, followed by a men’s 1st XV […]

21 Aug 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Wait almost over for Arnold Clark Men’s Premiership opener

Representatives of the 12 Premiership teams spoke of their pre-season conditioning in preparation for taking to the pitch for the competition at a recent season launch day, held at Malleny Park. An enticing challenge awaits as the conclusion of the Super Series competition this year means the Arnold Clark Men’s Premiership returns to being the […]

14 Aug 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Countdown is on for Arnold Clark Women’s Premiership

There has been just over 100 days since Premiership teams last took to the field – at Silver Saturday on April 27 – and players across the country are ready and raring to go for the new season. Representatives from all eight Arnold Clark Women’s Premiership teams gathered at Bridgehaugh Park in Stirling last week […]

13 Aug 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Scottish Rugby launches new e-learning platform Gainline

Gainline is designed and owned by Scottish Rugby, hosted on the Scottish Rugby Management System (SCRUMS) system, which takes over from the previous learning hub, Hive Learning. Hundreds of educational presentations, videos and resources will be housed on Gainline, meaning there is a near endless amount of learning and value on the platform. This includes the most recent […]

29 Jul 2024 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby and Arnold Clark drive home new partnership

A proud Scottish owned and based business, currently celebrating its 70th year, Arnold Clark will take on the prestigious Scotland men’s team front of shirt sponsorship, seen around the world whenever the team play at Scottish Gas Murrayfield or internationally. The company is a household name throughout Scotland and continues to grow with branches across […]

The Glasgow Warriors lift the trophy and celebrate as URC Champions 22/6/2024

22 Jun 2024 - Glasgow Warriors

Championship Glory For Gallant Glasgow Warriors

As impressive as their semi-final win away to Munster was last weekend, Warriors needed to find even more to compete and ultimately defeat a much-fancied Bulls side in their own back yard, in what will surely go down as one of the greatest club displays in Scottish history. Bulls charged out of the gate in […]

19 Jun 2024 - Clubs & Schools

First aid mobile skills unit provides CPD opportunity in off season

Scottish Rugby’s Welfare Manager Dr. Karen Barclay will be leading first aid and CPD sessions across the country from early July until mid-August. Sessions for health care professionals will use the simulation suite in a mobile skills unit, provided by the NHS’ Clinical Skills Managed Educational Network. “Simulation is used a lot in training in the […]

11 Jun 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Mixed Ability Rugby festival in Kilmarnock a triumph

Mixed ability rugby is an inclusive approach to the game, ensuring participation that engages everyone, no matter their age, ability or experience level. It means barriers participation are removed and a supportive and welcoming environment is created. Hosted by 2023 winners of the Spirit of Rugby Award, Brian and Senga Johnston and the Ayrshire Clan, […]