Page 13 – Scottish Rugby

4 Nov 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Eric Liddell Foundation: Jamie Murchie’s contribution

In this case, Jamie’s cause has been for the past nine years getting pupils from Largs Academy involved with rugby in his capacity as a school rugby champion. This is on top of his day job as a PE teacher at the Academy. Jamie was one of over 30 people recognised for their contribution to […]

25 Oct 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Arnold Clark Premiership feature match: Marr v Melrose

Both will take to the field after enduring heavy losses in the previous round. Melrose were on the receiving end of a rampant Ayr team, who won the match 45-9. And Marr took their heaviest defeat so far, in a 73-0 result at the hands of third-placed Watsonians. Home side Marr sit 10th in the […]

25 Oct 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

1872 Cup General Sale Now OPEN

For the first time in history, defending BKT URC champions Glasgow Warriors will take their home tie to Hampden Park, as they take on Edinburgh in a new battlefield on Sunday 22 December (kick-off 3pm). The two teams then head to the home of Scottish rugby six days later, as Scottish Gas Murrayfield hosts the […]

23 Oct 2024 - Scotland Teams

Sione Tuipulotu discusses Scotland captaincy

The 27-year-old has explained what being asked to lead the national team meant: “I really didn’t expect it, but I feel like I’m ready for the job and over the last couple of years I’ve gathered some valuable experience with Glasgow and with Scotland. I’m ready for the responsibility,” the centre said. “I’m so proud, […]

23 Oct 2024 - Scotland Men

Sione Tuipulotu to captain Scotland

There are five uncapped players named, with Glasgow Warriors pair Alex Samuel and Tom Jordan joining the Edinburgh Rugby trio Ben Muncaster, Freddy Douglas and Sione’s brother, Mosese Tuipulotu, aiming to earn full international honours as Scotland host Fiji, South Africa, Portugal and Australia next month. There are also recalls for D’Arcy Rae and Rory […]

22 Oct 2024 - Uncategorized

GREGOR TOWNSEND LAUNCHES SCOTTISH POPPY APPEAL 2024

He visited Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory at the Poppyscotland site in Edinburgh for a tour of the premises which makes the iconic Scottish poppies, wreaths and other symbols of Remembrance, he also took the opportunity to chat with staff about the importance of the charity. Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory only employs disabled ex-service personnel, breaking […]

22 Oct 2024 - Scotland Women

Scotland’s Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 fixtures confirmed

Scotland will open their World Cup campaign against Wales at Salford Community Stadium in Manchester, kicking off at 2.45pm on Saturday 23 August. Scotland Women recorded their first consecutive victories over Wales since 2005 when they faced off at Hive Stadium in the Vodafone Series in September. Scotland will once again face Wales in the […]

8 Oct 2024 - 1872 Cup

Hampden Park to host 1872 Cup

It will be the first time in Glasgow Warriors’ professional history that they will run out at the home of Scottish football, marking the latest battleground upon which Franco Smith’s men will take on Edinburgh in rugby’s oldest club rivalry. The two teams are set to go head-to-head on Sunday 22 December (kick-off 3pm) on […]

18 Oct 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Arnold Clark Premiership feature match: Watsonians v Stirling County

Just four points separate the two sides after seven matches, and the hosts will be out to balance the scales after their last meeting with Stirling in round two, in which County took all five points from in a 40-15 drubbing. Both teams recorded important wins in the previous round, over Heriot’s and Cartha Queens […]

18 Oct 2024 - Scotland Teams

Pete Horne named head coach of Scotland A

The Scotland assistant coach will move into the head coach role for the A team in the final week of The Famous Grouse Nations Series. Horne amassed 45 caps for Scotland during his playing career and after retiring in 2021 he coached Ayrshire Bulls in the Super Series before working as assistant coach at Glasgow […]