Page 4 – Scottish Rugby

1 Nov 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Arnold Clark Premiership feature match: Corstorphine RFC v Stirling County

Corstorphine are 10 from 10 so far, amassing 50 points and a points difference of 499. Stirling County are 13 points back on 37, and sit above third-placed Watsonians on points difference. The previous league encounter between the two this season finished in a 34-22 win for Corstorphine at Bridgehaugh. The other talking points Hillhead […]

Scotland v Tonga – Rugby World Cup France 2023

31 Oct 2024 - Scotland Men

Sione Tuipulotu set to lead Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield

With mostly just home-based players available due to the match taking place outside the international window, Sione will partner Huw Jones in the centre.On the wings, Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe are named. In van der Merwe’s last match for Scotland he became the country’s top try scorer after touching down against Uruguay.After […]

29 Oct 2024 - Scotland Women

Scottish Rugby confirms Supported Academy Players for 2024/25 season

The programme, which is being delivered in partnership with sportscotland, national agency for sport in Scotland, offers enhanced support aimed at developing players’ technical and tactical performance, and allows them to access performance lifestyle coaching, strength and conditioning and medical support. Alex Stewart, who was capped for Scotland Women during the 2024 Guinness Women’s Six […]

28 Oct 2024 - Obituary

Obituary: Ken Macaulay

Ken was awarded a retrospective Scotland cap in February after a lifetime of service to the game. “Ken was a big man, with an out-going personality. His passion for rugby knew no bounds,” declared Scottish Rugby President, Colin Rigby this afternoon. “He took immense pride in being awarded a Scotland cap and was determined to […]

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 […]