Page 5 – Scottish Rugby

31 Jan 2025 - Scottish Gas Murrayfield

Scottish Rugby to unveil new sensory space

Situated above the South Tunnel at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, the space will be opened formally by Scottish Rugby patron, HRH The Princess Royal, ahead of the opening Guinness Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and Italy on Saturday (1 February). Previously, the indoor TV studio – broadcasters now prefer outdoor presentation positions – Scottish […]

31 Jan 2025 - Clubs & Schools

Girls Regional Game Series 2025 squads confirmed

The Series, which is now in its third year of operation, aligns with the Women’s & Girls’ Strategy and has been developed collaboratively by Scottish Rugby’s Rugby Development and High Performance departments. Click here to view the team sheets. This programme serves as a key entry point into the female youth talent pathway, providing a […]

31 Jan 2025 - Edinburgh Rugby

Scottish Rugby generates multi-million pound economic impact for Scotland.

Ahead of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations Championship this weekend – when Scotland welcomes Italy to Scottish Gas Murrayfield – Scottish Rugby has received an independent evaluation of its overall economic value to Scotland. The valuation covers from June to December 2024. It incorporates home matches for the national men’s and women’s teams; Edinburgh Rugby […]

29 Jan 2025 - Scotland U20

Scotland U20 team named for Italy opener

The fixture marks a return to competitive action for Scotland U20 for the first time since their World Rugby U20 Trophy win in summer, earning them a spot in the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship. Tickets for the game are on sale online up until kick-off. The front row consists of Oliver McKenna at loosehead, […]

30 Jan 2025 - Scotland Teams

Scotland team named for Guinness Six Nations opener against Italy

The Glasgow Warriors centre, who captained the side against Portugal in The Famous Grouse Nations Series, will partner the experienced Huw Jones in the centre. The familiar duo of Ben White and Finn Russell, who is named as co-captain, start as half-backs. The players selected in the back three have amassed nearly 150 caps combined, […]

27 Jan 2025 - Scotland Teams

Five players called up ahead of Six Nations opener

Euan Ferrie, Cameron Henderson, Ewan Johnson, Alexander Masibaka and Ollie Smith have all joined up with the squad. Masibaka will replace Josh Bayliss in the squad, who sustained a groin injury playing for Bath in their victory over Sale Sharks. He will remain with Bath for further assessment to determine exact timescales. Alexander Masibaka has […]

24 Jan 2025 - Clubs & Schools

Arnold Clark Men’s Premiership feature match: Melrose v Glasgow Hawks

Sitting sixth, Melrose have the advantage over their eighth placed opponents. The yellow and black sit equal on points with fellow Borderers, Selkirk, and are the main chasing pack to Currie Chieftains, just six points ahead in fourth. The tightness of the table means that failing to win on Saturday for the Hawks on the […]

24 Jan 2025 - Scottish Gas Murrayfield

Allan Hosie receives first Scottish Rugby referees’ cap

And the first recipient of the referees’ cap is Allan Hosie, who was one of the finest and fairest global referees of his generation and has given a lifetime of service to the game. Former Scotland captain and three times British & Irish Lions tourist, Andy Irvine, declared: “Allan was an outstanding referee and an […]

28 Jan 2025 - Scotland Teams

David Nucifora to join British & Irish Lions Tour

David has been appointed General Manager, Performance and will work with the Lions on a handful of occasions in advance of the tour, before joining the squad full-time when it assembles in early June, through to the end of the three-match Test series. David travels with Scottish Rugby’s full support and his connection to the […]

20 Jan 2025 - Corporate

Obituary: Ken Scobie

Scobie was chair of the Scottish Rugby Executive Board between 2000 and 2003, having previously served as a President of London Scottish in 1997 during the birth pangs of professional rugby. His appointment followed the Lord Mackay review into the game’s governance. A chartered accountant by profession, Scobie was educated at Daniel Stewart’s College and […]