Scrum-half Lt James Michael Blair, known as Michael, educated at Edinburgh Academy and Oxford University, is one of 75 players to be awarded retrospective caps by the Scottish Rugby Custodian Board. Ten of those retrospective caps, awarded to players who represented Scotland in Services and Victory internationals both during and immediately after the Second World […]
Having gone 17-0 down in 32 minutes, the young side rallied to find a way to win, making it two wins from three in the competition. Italy had an early opportunity for points, kicking a penalty for goal in the 2nd minute. From around 40 metres, Pietro Chelli slotted it to give his side an […]
The lead was doubled in the 12th minute, with Lucas Friday making the initial break and finding Aiden Ainsworth-Cave, who in turn passed inside to Finn Newton to run in untouched. Scotland began to earn more possession and territory, and were ambitious in their running attack, but England’s line speed caused pressure and limited chances. […]
After Samoa U20 beat Tonga U20 to become the sixth team to qualify for the 2024 World Rugby U20 Trophy at the start of March, it has been confirmed that Scotland U20 will face Japan U20, Hong Kong China U20 and Samoa U20 in Pool A. Netherlands U20 and Uruguay U20 have been named in […]
Scotland scored first, going ahead in the 14th minute. Two penalties conceded in quick succession by Georgia gave Ross Wolfenden the opportunity to kick into the left corner, and from the lineout Scotland’s forwards set up the maul and drove captain Joe Roberts over the line. And a second try followed in the 21st minute. […]
A 26-player squad, captained by Joe Roberts of Robert Gordon’s College and Dundee Rugby, head to Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi to play three games across eight days. Scotland start against Georgia U18 on Saturday 30 March (kick off 11am), before facing England U18 on Wednesday 3 April (kick off 1.15pm). Their festival finishes against Italy U18 […]
Tries from Mason Brown, Harrison Wood, Harry Blackie, Jamie McAughtrie, Logan Williams and Finn Ronnie secured the win in Newcastle after training days on Friday and Saturday. Six Nations festival preparation continues this weekend with an Edinburgh-based training camp. Head Coach Ross Miller said: “The camp in Newcastle gave us more valuable time together in […]
After taking two teams to Ystrad Mynach last weekend to face Wales, this is the next fixture for Head Coach Ross Miller’s side as they prepare for the U18 Six Nations festival. Head Coach Ross Miller said: “The camp this weekend gives us a chance to work on the learnings we spoke about from our […]
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 […]
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 […]