Page 6 – Scottish Rugby

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 […]

1 Oct 2024 - Uncategorized

Updated National Therapeutic Use Exemption pool for 2024/25 season

Scottish Rugby has updated its National Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) Pool for the 24/25 season. With the competition continuing to grow, the Celtic Challenge has been added to the pool for the first time. Players in the below groups will require to apply for a TUE should they need to use medication that is on […]

30 Sep 2024 - Uncategorized

Billy Joel’s first appearance in Edinburgh in 46 Years

Then, on Saturday 21 June, he will take the stage at Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium, his first show in Liverpool for 45 years. As decades pass, Billy Joel’s music remains timeless, and these concerts are set to become part of his enduring legacy. With these being his only European performances in 2025, they are bound to […]

27 Sep 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Arnold Clark Premiership feature match: Watsonian v Heriot’s

The home side sits fourth in the Arnold Clark Women’s Premiership with a game in hand on second-placed Hillhead Jordanhill, a side that is only one point ahead of Watsonian. Heriot’s on the other hand are looking to push higher up the table to make the most of their recent form, winning 19-5 over Stewartry […]

26 Sep 2024 - Uncategorized

Cruikshank joins coaching team under Gallagher High Performance Academy

The fully immersive global development and leadership programme is dedicated to enhancing the prominence of female coaches as we approach Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025. Cruikshank most recently took on the role as Head Coach for Scotland Women U20 team in the Summer Series in Parma, Italy, bringing her extensive coaching experience to the […]

26 Sep 2024 - Scotland Women

Malcolm set for 50 caps ahead of WXV 2 opener against Italy

After earning her first start for Scotland in that Fiji match, Anne Young retains the number one jersey, packing down with Lana Skeldon at hooker and Christine Belisle at tighthead. Fi McIntosh and Sarah Bonar are primed to set up in the engine room, flanked by Malcolm and Rachel McLachlan, with Evie Gallagher returning at […]

24 Sep 2024 - Scottish Gas Murrayfield

Aiming high in memory of Tom Smith

Tom Smith, like Townsend a former Scotland captain, and who played six successive Test matches for the British and Irish Lions, died in April 2022 from colon cancer. He was only 50. The former Dundee High, Watsonians, North & Midlands, Glasgow Caledonians, Brive and Northampton Saints prop, crafted a stellar reputation as an unyielding front-row […]

20 Sep 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Arnold Clark Premiership feature match: Musselburgh v Melrose

Early form suggests this match could set the tone for each side’s season, as both go into this weekend’s match with a win and two losses from the opening three rounds. Currently sitting 10th and 11th in the Premiership standings, both team’s lineups suggest they are going near full-strength into Saturday’s tussle at Stoneyhill. Things […]

19 Sep 2024 - Corporate

Highland Spring Champions Hydration With Exclusive Scottish Rugby Partnership

The exclusive two-year sponsorship will see over 50,000 litres of water supplied to Scotland’s national men’s and women’s teams, U20 players, coaches, and support teams to ensure they stay healthily hydrated and on top of their game. As part of the deal Highland Spring will also supply water to hydrate Scotland’s two professional clubs, Glasgow […]

18 Sep 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Scottish Rugby Youth Panel applications open

After a successful 2022-2024 term, the Youth Panel is due to be refreshed with new representatives for the November 2024-November 2026 period. The Youth Panel was restarted after Covid-19 in late 2022 with a renewed commitment to integrating youth perspectives into the decision-making processes that shape the future of rugby in Scotland. The panel serves […]