Page 9 – Scottish Rugby

7 Mar 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Robert Gordon’s College to host Saltire Energy Caledonia Cup

A total of 24 teams from across the Caledonia region will congregate in Aberdeen at the Countesswells Sports Field. The sides have competed in a series of regional leagues and then Cup, Shield, and Bowl knockout rounds, culminating in 16 boys’ and eight girls’ teams reaching the Finals Day event. The series of games will […]

7 Mar 2024 - Uncategorized

Rust 2 Rome Aiming to Raise Funds for My Name’s Doddie Foundation

The event involves driving an old banger car- worth no more than £1,000- from Edinburgh to Rome, taking in some spectacular towns, cities, cultures, food and scenery along the way. As well as landmark European cities, the route takes drivers to places they may have never even heard of before. Every year the route takes […]

7 Mar 2024 - Scotland Men

Three changes as Scotland name team to play Italy

Andy Christie, Cameron Redpath and George Horne all start, having been replacements in the win against England on 24 February. For Christie, named at blindside flanker, a first start in Scotland colours will see him join co-captain Rory Darge (openside) and No 8 Jack Dempsey in the back row. Grant Gilchrist and Scott Cummings link […]

6 Mar 2024 - Scotland U20

Scotland U20 team confirmed for Italy encounter

Findlay Thomson and Finlay Doyle will make their first appearances this tournament when they are brought in to start at inside centre and right wing respectively. Thomson – of Watsonian FC – has represented the thistle at this level before when he made his debut off the bench against Zimbabwe in last year’s World Rugby […]

5 Mar 2024 - Scotland Teams

Scotland U18 Women squad named for upcoming Six Nations Festival

The 2024 Festival takes place at Stadiwm CSM in Colwyn Bay, Wales, starting on Friday 29 March and running until Saturday 6 April. Scotland will play 35-minute matches against France, Wales, England and Italy before finishing with a 70-minute match against Ireland. The selection comes after the Girls’ Regional Game Series which ran in January […]

2 Mar 2024 - Scotland Teams

Men’s Scotland U18 teams named for two matches against Wales

Scotland A U18 are up first at 12pm, while Scotland U18’s game will kick off at 2.30pm. Entry to both games at Ystrad Mynach is free. Robert Gordon’s College pupil Joe Roberts, who has also represented Dundee RFC and Stirling Wolves this season, will captain Scotland U18, with Ross Wolfenden of Peebles High School and […]

1 Mar 2024 - FOSROC Super Series

FOSROC Super Series Sprint Fixtures Confirmed

They will then play a seventh round of final fixtures on the second weekend in June with these play-offs determining the final standings of the competition.The six Super Series teams will play either Edinburgh A or Glasgow A in rounds one, three and five of the Sprint competition, depending on which professional team they are […]

29 Feb 2024 - Corporate

Operational Update – Chief Financial Officer

Spence joined the organisation in August 2021. Coming in after the Covid pandemic meant she played an important role within the Exec team and as a Board member, as Scottish Rugby navigated the eventual return to normal operations. Hilary Spence said: “I have hugely enjoyed my time with Scottish Rugby and will now be taking […]

29 Feb 2024 - Scottish Gas Murrayfield

All Roads lead to Rome as the Wheels Are Set in Motion on the Latest Doddie Fundraiser

Following the latest successful instalment of Doddie Aid, lead organiser Rob Wainwright has set the challenge of reaching Piazza Navona in Rome by 5pm next Friday- the day before Scotland’s crucial match against Italy at Stadio Olympico. This is an event he has dubbed ‘All Roads lead to Rome’. Wednesday saw the departure of Dodd1e’5 […]

28 Feb 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Community Game Conference 2024 hosted by Caroline Blair

This year’s conference will be hosted by Caroline Blair (host of the official Scottish Rugby Podcast) and will include sessions for club, school and society leaders and volunteers. An update on the Rugby Development strategic plan will also be part of the conference, with input from the Club Rugby Board. Scottish Rugby is also pleased […]