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9 Dec 2024 - Uncategorized

Emerging Scotland squad named for Italy match this weekend

The match will be the first time Emerging Scotland have played and the fixture forms part of the National Academy pilot programme which was launched in September to add increased value to the development of a selected group of promising players. Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has coached the players during the programme along with […]

8 Dec 2024 - Scotland Teams

Scotland confirm 2025 summer match against Māori All Blacks

The tour kicks off against Māori All Blacks on Saturday 5 July, and will be the first time the sides have met since 2000, when the hosts edged a narrow encounter 18-15 in New Plymouth. It will be just the third match between the Māori All Blacks and Scotland with the other encounter coming at […]

4 Dec 2024 - Scotland Teams

Former CEO of SP Energy Networks joins Scottish Rugby Limited Board

A lifelong supporter of rugby, Frank Mitchell spent over 35 years working in the energy sector and brings a wealth of business, commercial and organisational experience to the SRL Board, which is responsible for the operational running of Scottish Rugby. SP Energy Networks has been a long-term investor in rugby in Scotland specifically in sponsoring […]

28 Nov 2024 - Uncategorized

Emerging Scotland to play Italy Under-23s

This will be Emerging Scotland’s first game, involving the best young players in the country and coached by the Scotland men’s national team coaching staff. The match forms part of the National Academy pilot programme which was launched in September to add increased value to the development of a selected group of promising players. Scotland […]

13 Nov 2024 - Corporate

Scottish Rugby publishes its 2023/24 Annual Report

Headlines: Strong revenue growth of £6m generating £73.9m, Scottish Rugby’s highest ever income (£67.8m in 2022/23) over a 13-month accounting period. (Like-for-like revenue over 12-months of £72.9m) Professional rugby, hospitality and commercial income all contribute to revenue strength, including from record-breaking Taylor Swift concerts at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Like-for-like losses over 12-months […]

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, […]

18 Oct 2024 - Scotland Teams

Pete Horne named head coach of Scotland A

The Scotland assistant coach will move into the head coach role for the A team in the final week of The Famous Grouse Nations Series. Horne amassed 45 caps for Scotland during his playing career and after retiring in 2021 he coached Ayrshire Bulls in the Super Series before working as assistant coach at Glasgow […]

17 Oct 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Family of another Scotland cap traced

Mystery had surrounded the whereabouts of the descendants of Charlie Wilhelm . . . but this month, with the help of Scotland and Edinburgh Rugby back-row forward Jamie Ritchie and his Edinburgh team-mates and management, the puzzle was solved, and the Scotland cap was presented to its rightful owners. Wilhelm played for Scotland in the […]

1 Oct 2024 - Scotland Teams

Cap that! Scottish Rugby recognises past players

Two caps were presented to players from the Scotland Women’s team, while another two were presented to the families of male players who represented Scotland during the Services Internationals in the Second World War. Following on from the retrospective caps project in the men’s game, research found that three players had missed out on a […]

19 Sep 2024 - Corporate

Highland Spring Champions Hydration With Exclusive Scottish Rugby Partnership

The exclusive two-year sponsorship will see over 50,000 litres of water supplied to Scotland’s national men’s and women’s teams, U20 players, coaches, and support teams to ensure they stay healthily hydrated and on top of their game. As part of the deal Highland Spring will also supply water to hydrate Scotland’s two professional clubs, Glasgow […]