Clubs & Schools Archives - Scottish Rugby

15 Apr 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Silver Saturday finalists confirmed – the countdown is on

Only 12 days remain until Saturday April 27, which will see seven matches decide where Scottish rugby’s top domestic silverware, including the Scottish Cup and Sarah Beaney Cup, will be housed for the 2023/24 season. After another thrilling weekend of knockout rugby, teams competing for the Men’s Bowl, Women’s Shield, Men’s Shield, Women’s Plate and […]

12 Apr 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Teams to feature at Melrose Sevens in tribute to Eric Liddell

The iconic rugby sevens event, held at the Greenyards since the inception of the abbreviated form back in 1883, has been graced with some of the game’s most stellar names, from Fijian magician Waisale Serevi to former Wallabies star David Campese and numerous others besides. In homage to another rugby luminary, men’s and women’s squads […]

10 Apr 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Marr and Dalkeith to battle for Women’s National Bowl

In what will be the biggest stage of their playing careers for some, the week leading up to the final has been one of reflection for both sides. Both Dalkeith RFC and Marr RFC women’s sides are reasonably newly established and have made huge strides to be competing for the National Bowl this year. As […]

9 Apr 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Silver Saturday tickets, streaming details finalised

Contested on the day will be the Scottish Cup, Sarah Beaney Cup, Women’s Plate final, Men’s National League Cup final, Men’s and Women’s Shield finals, and the Men’s National Bowl final. The Women’s National Bowl final between Marr and Dalkeith is also part of Scottish Rugby’s national finals, but will be played on Murrayfield’s back […]

8 Apr 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Inter-District Championship: South take home two trophies

In doing so, the 36-18 result saw the Borderers claim both the championship and the inaugural Nairn MacEwan Cup, contested by The South and Caledonia Reds for the first time. The South was made to work hard to earn their six tries (Fraser Renwick, Callum Anderson 2, Keith Melbourne, Russell Anderson, Callum Renwick) by a […]

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5 Apr 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Inter-District Championship: The South in trophy driver’s seat

Table-topping, and as yet undefeated, South will also be on the hunt for the Nairn MacEwan Cup. The cup was created this year by the two clubs in commemoration of the great Scottish loose forward who represented both the South and Caledonia. Members of Nairn’s family are set to be there to present the trophy […]

4 Apr 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Melrose Sevens set to return for 141st instalment

First played in April 1883 by Ned Haig, the Sevens game as it is known today become a mainstay of international rugby, thanks to its Melrose inventor. This year’s competition will kick off with local derbies between Edinburgh and Borders teams from 11.04am on Saturday 13 April. The tournament opener will see Hawick take on […]

1 Apr 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Scottish Rugby confirms Women’s U16 side ahead of festival

The selected U16 players were identified through the Girls Regional Game Series, which ran at the start of the year. Gordon Lyon has been appointed to lead as Head Coach for a second year. Lyon’s coaching team is bolstered by former Scotland international Megan Gaffney and Stephen Gillies of Hillhead Jordanhill. Nikki Simpson (Glasgow Warriors/Garioch […]

1 Apr 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Inter-District Championship: The South maintain 100% start to hit top spot

A 27-25 win at Poynder Park put the South to the top of the table, and made them the only side still unbeaten in this year’s competition. Kirk Ford’s late penalty gave the hosts the win, who had scored tries from Calum Renwick, Dalton Redpath and Jae Linton. Six Colin Sturgeon penalties, along with Grant […]

29 Mar 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Nominations open for Spirit of Rugby national award

The Scottish Rugby Community Recognition Awards programme is split into two sections: regional (East, Caledonia Midlands, Caledonia North, Glasgow North, Glasgow South) and national. After the recent announcement of the regional awards winners this month, the national awards programme aims to recognise outstanding contributions from players, coaches and those who have contributed to the wider […]