Page 5 – Scottish Rugby

England v Scotland – Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Quarter Final

15 Sep 2025 - Women's Rugby World Cup

WRWC Quarter-Final: England 40 – 8 Scotland

The underdogs showed their hand first, rumbling and probing over the course of eight phases, with Evie Gallagher and Leia Brebner-Holden in particular scraping precious yards. And English offside allowed Helen Nelson to clip over the game’s first points (0-3, 3 mins). The hosts were aggressive in attack, almost too much so, with Holly Aitchison’s […]

13 Sep 2025 - Women's Rugby World Cup

Lisa Cockburn calls time on rugby career

Cockburn built her reputation as a versatile front-rower, capable of playing on both sides of the scrum for Scotland and earning 37 caps for her country. Raised on a dairy farm near Basingstoke, her early sporting life revolved around taekwon-do and horse-riding before a school friend encouraged her to try rugby at age 14. From […]

12 Sep 2025 - Women's Rugby World Cup

Konkel to retire from international duties at the end of the Women’s Rugby World Cup

The dynamic number 8 – who has also selflessly stepped into the second row and even the front row when her team needed her – has earned 73 caps for Scotland and will make a 74th appearance in Sunday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final. She made her debut as a 19-year-old against England in the 2013 […]

12 Sep 2025 - Women's Rugby World Cup

Two changes as Scotland prepare for Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Jade Konkel comes in at Number 8 for her first start of the tournament, with Evie Gallagher – scorer of two tries and the competition’s top tackler so far – switching to the openside flank. On the blind side, Scotland are led by the ubiquitous Rachel Malcolm, who takes on captaincy duties for the 53rd […]

12 Sep 2025 - Clubs & Schools

Open Competitions week two round up

George Watson’s College, Stewart’s Melville College and Merchiston Castle School are the as yet undefeated environments across both the Under-16 and Under-18 competitions. Of the undefeated sides, Stewart’s Melville and Merchiston both play tomorrow – against Stirling County and Dollar Academy, respectively. There have been close matches in the seven-round competition in the Under-18 grade, […]

12 Sep 2025 - Clubs & Schools

Arnold Clark Men’s Premiership feature match: Heriot’s v Watsonians

Hosts Heriot’s are yet to win a match from their three encounters, picking up a solitary losing bonus point against Currie Chieftains in the previous round. They sit rock bottom, while Watsonians picked up maximum points against Kelso and Selkirk, and a further win against Glasgow Hawks sees the visitors second and just a point […]

10 Sep 2025 - Clubs & Schools

Dumfries Saints live up to their name with Tanzania kit donation

Throughout their history, the club has been integral to the local community. Today they boast over 500 members – most who are under the age of 18 – and partner with local schools, promoting team sport, and encouraging the health and wellbeing of youngsters in the area. The club also initiated a fund for anyone […]

8 Sep 2025 - Women's Rugby World Cup

Women’s Rugby World Cup: Squad Update

Elliann Clarke has been ruled out of the remainder of the Women’s Rugby World Cup through injury. Lisa Cockburn is undergoing a 12 day concussion return which rules her out for the quarter-final this weekend. Both players continue to be supported by the medical team. Christine Belisle will join up with the Scotland team today.

6 Sep 2025 - Women's Rugby World Cup

Huge Scotland effort as Canada win Pool B

Canada scored six tries to Scotland’s three, in a performance underpinned by huge efforts from captain Rachel Malcolm, Evie Gallagher, and Sarah Bonar who, on her 50th cap, led Scotland out of the tunnel. Lisa Thomson kicked off at Sandy Park in Exeter and had the first touch for Scotland too, when she counter attacked […]

5 Sep 2025 - Edinburgh Rugby

Arnold Clark Men’s Premiership 2025/26 draft confirmed

Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors have had their professional and senior academy players assigned to Premiership clubs and can release them for additional game time, or during their injury rehabilitations. Players will become available to the Premiership clubs depending on individual plans outlined by their professional club. Edinburgh recently named 24 senior academy players, including […]