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19 Feb 2024 - Uncategorized

Six Nations squad update ahead of England match

They replace Josh Bayliss, Javan Sebastian and Ross McCann. Bayliss has been ruled out of the squad due to concussion. The back-row options have been bolstered by the return of Bristol Bears flanker Magnus Bradbury and fresh from making 150 appearances for Edinburgh at the weekend, Hamish Watson is called up. Blair Kinghorn has recovered […]

13 Feb 2024 - Uncategorized

Three Scottish officials to be involved in Guinness Women’s Six Nations

After being part of the refereeing team at Twickenham on Saturday in the match between England and Wales as an Assistant Referee, Davidson will take charge of two games in the women’s championship: Ireland v Italy and Wales v France. She will also be assistant referee for Ireland v Wales. Fellow Scottish referees Chelsea Gillespie […]

9 Feb 2024 - Uncategorized

Special Second Retrospective Capping Ceremony On Eve Of France Game

Last year represented the 150th anniversary of the formation of the Scottish Rugby Union, and so we wanted to look afresh at our history and recognise the rich and enduring contribution those players have made to our game. In a timeframe spanning the 1942 Services International between Scotland and England at Inverleith until a 1998 […]

7 Feb 2024 - Scotland U20

Scotland to host the World Rugby U20 Trophy 2024

The two age-grade tournaments are a key part of the international federation’s investment in increasing the competitiveness of global rugby by providing a meaningful pathway to the elite level for talented young players. The showpiece tournaments, first held in 2008, have seen more than 1,550 players go on to make their test debut after playing […]

2 Feb 2024 - Uncategorized

U18 Inter-City derby as Edinburgh Rugby host Glasgow Warriors

The teams play in Edinburgh this weekend (kick off 2pm), before the return leg at Scotstoun Stadium next Sunday. The teams are selected from the four U18 regional academy sides, who played at Oriam in a festival two weeks ago. Caledonia U18 and Glasgow & the West U18 combine to form Glasgow Warriors, while Edinburgh […]

31 Jan 2024 - Uncategorized

90 Days play – the story of how Scotland saved the 1994 Women’s World Cup

Set in the 1990s, 90 Days tells the story of how Scotland’s first women’s rugby players galvanised the Scottish rugby community to become the unlikely saviours of the 1994 Women’s Rugby World Cup after its sudden cancellation by the powerful rugby elite. Thirty years on, the story lifts the lid on the huge challenges the women’s game […]

15 Jan 2025 - Uncategorized

Global DRO reminder for players to check medicines

The Global Drug Reference Online (Global DRO) provides athletes and support personnel with information about the prohibited status of specific medications based on the current World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List. Players can search the Global DRO for specific information on products sold in the United Kingdom, or check the UKAD website. Head of Medical […]

23 Jan 2024 - Uncategorized

Elliot Millar-Mills called up to Six Nations Squad

He will replace Leicester Tigers prop Will Hurd who is out with a foot injury. Adam Hastings is also out of the squad with a knee injury. Miller-Mills qualifies for Scotland through his Scottish mother and has impressed for Northampton this season. The 31-year-old 121kg tighthead began his playing career with Stockport and Macclesfield, before […]

21 Jan 2024 - Uncategorized

Darge and Russell named co-captains | Squad Update

Both players have captained Scotland already this season with Darge leading Scotland to victory over Italy in the summer and the following week Finn Russell took on the mantle in a memorable comeback victory over France at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Glasgow Warriors flanker Darge made his debut for Scotland in 2022 against Wales and has […]

19 Jan 2024 - Uncategorized

Academy U18 festival finals at Oriam on Sunday

Glasgow & the West U18 take on Caledonia U18 in the final, and Edinburgh U18 will play Borders & East Lothian U18 in the 3rd/4th playoff. Last weekend, Glasgow & the West U17 claimed the U17 FOSROC Academy Festival Final title with a 49-29 win over Edinburgh U17. The fixtures take place on the indoor […]