Uncategorized Archives - Scottish Rugby

30 Aug 2024 - Uncategorized

Senior Academy and pro player draft announced for 2024/25 Arnold Clark Men’s Premiership

Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors have had their senior academy and professional players assigned to Premiership clubs and can release them for additional game time. Players will become available to the Premiership clubs depending on individual plans outlined by their professional club. Edinburgh recently named 23 under-23 players as part of their new senior academy […]

27 Aug 2024 - Uncategorized

David Nucifora appointed in performance advisory role

David Nucifora was Performance Director for the IRFU over a ten-year period from June 2014, which saw Ireland’s men’s team top the World Rugby rankings and win four Six Nations Championships, including two Grand Slams. Ireland Women secured the Six Nations title in 2015 also. His tenure concluded with Ireland’s 7s teams qualifying for, and […]

29 Jul 2024 - Corporate

Scottish Rugby and Arnold Clark drive home new partnership

A proud Scottish owned and based business, currently celebrating its 70th year, Arnold Clark will take on the prestigious Scotland men’s team front of shirt sponsorship, seen around the world whenever the team play at Scottish Gas Murrayfield or internationally. The company is a household name throughout Scotland and continues to grow with branches across […]

12 Jul 2024 - Uncategorized

Gunderson and Brebner-Holden return for final Summer Series match against Ireland

Merryn Gunderson and Leia Brebner-Holden, who were involved in Scotland’s 2024 Guinness Women’s Six Nations squad, return to the starting lineup having missed out against France through injury. Co-captain Poppy Fletcher returns to starting loosehead, packing down with Aila Ronald (hooker) and Eilidh Fleming on the tighthead side. Holland Bogan and Natasha Logan recommence their […]

21 Jun 2024 - Uncategorized

Scotland squad announced for World Rugby U20 Trophy

Scottish Rugby will host the age-grade tournament and welcome seven teams from across the world to Hive Stadium, home of Edinburgh Rugby. Scotland have been drawn in Pool A, where they will compete against Samoa, Hong Kong China and Japan. Pool B will see Netherlands, USA and Kenya compete for their spot in the play-offs. Murray […]

17 Jun 2024 - Uncategorized

Tickets on sale for World Rugby U20 Trophy

Tickets are now available for the four match days which will see eight teams from across the world battle it out for promotion to next year’s World Rugby U20 Championship. The eight teams in action are Samoa U20, Japan U20, Hong Kong China U20 (who will join hosts Scotland U20 in Pool A), USA U20, […]

4 Jun 2024 - Uncategorized

VP nominations process

This role is a six-year commitment to join the Scottish Rugby Union Board: two years as Vice-President, two years as President, and two years as Immediate Past President. We want to attract people who resonate with our values and to join us on our mission to inspire Scotland through rugby. Scottish Rugby is on a […]

29 May 2024 - Uncategorized

Cruikshank appointed Head Coach for Summer Series

Last summer Cruikshank led the Scotland Futures, the previous iteration of the U20 programme, to Rome for a series of training matches with Italy and Ireland where the Scots secured a 21-12 victory against Ireland U20s and suffered a narrow 10-7 defeat to the hosts. Cruikshank’s coaching resume also includes a tenure as Head Coach […]

17 May 2024 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby proud to support Clean Sport Week 2024

UK Anti-Doping’s (UKAD) national awareness week, Clean Sport Week is running this week and ‘Journey to the Podium’ is the theme. Scottish Rugby is ensuring all its athletes are prepared for matches by delivering anti-doping education training. This season 589 players and support personnel have attended either a 100% Me or a Clean Sport workshop. […]

7 May 2024 - Corporate

Scottish Rugby confirm appointments of key medical positions

Dr David Pugh has been appointed as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Dr Jonathan Hanson will take on the role of Team Doctor for the men’s national team. Both have been actively involved in supporting Scottish Rugby for close to 20 years through consultancy roles as well as regular Team Doctor positions at pro and […]