Page 2 – Scottish Rugby

10 May 2025 - Obituary

Obituary: Graham Dall

Dall was an immensely gifted flanker and a proven and charismatic leader. He was part of a great Heriot’s and Edinburgh rugby family. His dad, Fraser, was the stand-off in Heriot’s championship winning team in 1978-79, having won a Scotland B cap against France in 1973, while his younger brother Andrew was capped against Wales […]

12 May 2025 - Scotland U20

Louise Dalgliesh named as U20 Head Coach

Dalgliesh brings a wealth of experience and passion to the role, both as a seasoned international player and a rising force in coaching. With 67 caps for Scotland and appearances at the 2006 and 2010 Women’s Rugby World Cups, she has long been a respected figure on the field. Following her playing career, Dalgliesh transitioned […]

12 May 2025 - Clubs & Schools

Women’s rugby benefits from lower tackle height, study shows

Changes to the tackle height law in women’s community rugby in Scotland is linked to reductions in head-to-head and head-to shoulder contacts, the study found. A study compared more than 11,000 tackles between the 2022/23 season, before the reduced tackle height law was trialed and the 2023/24 season when it was introduced. Experts found 21% […]

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8 May 2025 - Scotland Teams

Farrell names eight Scots in British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia

The three-Test tour, which includes a further seven matches, is the 10th time that the Lions have travelled to face the Wallabies, from an inaugural series in 1899 up to the last time the sides faced off, in 2013. Scottish playing representation in 2025 is spearheaded by Finn Russell, the mercurial Bath Rugby stand-off having […]

The Glasgow Warriors celebrate as URC champions 22/6/2024

7 May 2025 - Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors 25/26 Season Tickets Coming Soon

Having lifted the BKT United Rugby Championship trophy in June 2024, Glasgow Warriors have their sights set on challenging for more silverware this season, as the race for the playoffs heats up once more. Led by Scotland stars such as captain Kyle Steyn, the scintillating Sione Tuipulotu and the record-breaking George Horne, Franco Smith’s squad […]

6 May 2025 - Scotland Women

Scotland Women U16 pathway festival review

The event was the culmination of a seven-week U16 Girls Pathway Performance Programme, which selected players from February’s Regional Game Series. Designed to prioritise individual development, the programme exposed athletes to a structured and intense environment, preparing them for future representative and national opportunities. It also gave players critical experience in managing the demands of […]

5 May 2025 - Scotland Teams

2025 Autumn Nations Series: 2-Match Packages on sale NOW!

With the Autumn Nations Series 4-Match Package and 3-Match Packages already on sale, the range of 2-Match Packages went on sale on Tuesday 20 May. There are SIX options to choose from: New Zealand + Argentina New Zealand + Tonga New Zealand + USA Argentina + Tonga Argentina + USA Tonga + USA Scotland stand-off […]

Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh Rugby – URC

1 May 2025 - Scotland Teams

Trio of Scottish officials set for summer of international appointments

Davidson will referee South Africa against Italy at Loftus Verfield in Pretoria, fresh from officiating the Springboks last year against Portugal. Hollie will be joined by Mike Adamson and Sam Grove-White in officiating a number of summer internationals this year, with all three involved in England XV v France XV at the Allianz Stadium in […]

2 May 2025 - Scotland Teams

Scotland U16 Women set for international festival in Gala

Each side will play two games of 40 minutes (two 20-minute halves) throughout the day in the Borders. The fixtures are as follows: Scottish Selkies v Scottish Scáthach – kick off 12.30pm Scottish Scáthach v Netherlands – kick off 1.45pm Netherlands v Scottish Selkies – kick off 3pm As part of the U16 Girls Pathway […]

29 Apr 2025 - Clubs & Schools

Feedback helps shape direction of adult male grassroots game

Scottish Rugby received more than 600 feedback submissions over the course of February and March and has committed to engaging with key stakeholders in the club game to review the male adult season structure on an annual basis going forward. Scottish Rugby’s Head of Competitions and Compliance, Vicky Cox said: “Firstly, I’d like to thank […]