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22 May 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Social Return on Investment: Murrayfield Wanderers provides youth opportunity

One of the three key pillars shown in the Social Return on Investment (SROI) report is social, of which targeted projects and participation programmes make up a large portion. It was a spark that lit a fire when the rugby development officer for Murrayfield Wanderers headed to a young Liam Reilly’s primary school nine years ago. […]

22 May 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Social Return on Investment: Garioch RFC mums returning to rugby

One of the three key pillars shown in the Social Return on Investment (SROI) report is social, of which volunteer contributions make up a large portion. Throughout society, there has long persisted the myth that motherhood and sport are incompatible. Whilst it cannot be denied that it’s a tough gig, an increasing number of women are […]

9 May 2024 - Corporate

Saltire Energy announces key extended partnership with Scottish Rugby

Saltire Energy, a leading supplier of drilling tools to the global offshore oil and gas industry, became an Official Partner of Scottish Rugby in 2021 and the extension of the agreement will see the firm continue its support of international matchdays for the Scotland Men’s Team. Importantly to the global family business, the company also […]

3 May 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Men’s Premiership final: Hawick look to complete double-double

The Men’s Premiership Final will see Hawick defending the Bill McLaren Shield for the third straight match after defeating previous holders Selkirk to win it; and defending it subsequently against Kelso and Currie. Hawick have been Scottish Rugby’s champion club on 13 previous occasions. Meanwhile, Currie – who were only founded four years before Hawick […]

1 May 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Celtic Challenge returns with expanded competition format

The 2024/25 competition continues its expansion as the biggest and best competition yet, with a full league season of 10 rounds, and six teams playing five home and five away fixtures each, before concluding their season in March ahead of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2025. The overall winner will be determined based on league […]

1 May 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Community Game Conference: programme, speakers announced

Scottish Rugby have today announced further details regarding the Community Game Conference taking place on Saturday 25 May at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Over 250 club, school and society representatives have already registered for free so far. In addition to the guest speakers announced in April, Scottish Rugby is delighted to announce Scotland U20 Head Coach […]

19 Apr 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Visit a Scottish Gas Net Zero Roadshow at your local rugby club

Events will run up until the summer covering every region of Scotland. The roadshows feature experts who will guide attendees through the Scottish Gas Net Zero portfolio, which includes the Hive Thermostat, Hive EV charging solutions, heat pumps and more. Scottish Gas’ specialists also be on hand to offer insights and advice on how to […]

15 Apr 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Silver Saturday finalists confirmed – the countdown is on

Only 12 days remain until Saturday April 27, which will see seven matches decide where Scottish rugby’s top domestic silverware, including the Scottish Cup and Sarah Beaney Cup, will be housed for the 2023/24 season. After another thrilling weekend of knockout rugby, teams competing for the Men’s Bowl, Women’s Shield, Men’s Shield, Women’s Plate and […]

12 Apr 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Teams to feature at Melrose Sevens in tribute to Eric Liddell

The iconic rugby sevens event, held at the Greenyards since the inception of the abbreviated form back in 1883, has been graced with some of the game’s most stellar names, from Fijian magician Waisale Serevi to former Wallabies star David Campese and numerous others besides. In homage to another rugby luminary, men’s and women’s squads […]

10 Apr 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Marr and Dalkeith to battle for Women’s National Bowl

In what will be the biggest stage of their playing careers for some, the week leading up to the final has been one of reflection for both sides. Both Dalkeith RFC and Marr RFC women’s sides are reasonably newly established and have made huge strides to be competing for the National Bowl this year. As […]