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22 Aug 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Greenock Wanderers celebrate 150th season in style

The club reflected on its humble beginnings in 1873, commended those pushing the club forward, and looked to the horizon for its bright future. The sesquicentennial anniversary weekend was held at the end of August, with an exhibition ‘Old Crocks’ men’s match on the Friday night against Bishopton Bears, followed by a men’s 1st XV […]

21 Aug 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Wait almost over for Arnold Clark Men’s Premiership opener

Representatives of the 12 Premiership teams spoke of their pre-season conditioning in preparation for taking to the pitch for the competition at a recent season launch day, held at Malleny Park. An enticing challenge awaits as the conclusion of the Super Series competition this year means the Arnold Clark Men’s Premiership returns to being the […]

19 Aug 2024 - Corporate

Gilbert renews deal with Scottish Rugby

The renewal strengthens Gilbert’s position as the number one rugby ball in World Rugby, supplying balls to the Top 20 men’s teams and Top 10 women’s teams in the world. As part of the new agreement, Gilbert will continue to supply its world leading balls, to international teams, as well as to all development, university, […]

14 Aug 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Countdown is on for Arnold Clark Women’s Premiership

There has been just over 100 days since Premiership teams last took to the field – at Silver Saturday on April 27 – and players across the country are ready and raring to go for the new season. Representatives from all eight Arnold Clark Women’s Premiership teams gathered at Bridgehaugh Park in Stirling last week […]

13 Aug 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Scottish Rugby launches new e-learning platform Gainline

Gainline is designed and owned by Scottish Rugby, hosted on the Scottish Rugby Management System (SCRUMS) system, which takes over from the previous learning hub, Hive Learning. Hundreds of educational presentations, videos and resources will be housed on Gainline, meaning there is a near endless amount of learning and value on the platform. This includes the most recent […]

9 Aug 2024 - Corporate

Scottish Rugby Limited appoints new Independent Non-Executive Director

Stephen has over 30 years of experience in banking in the UK, Ireland, Asia and Australia and brings knowledge of developing and implementing corporate, transformation and operating strategies. Currently Chief Operating Officer for Santander UK Stephen has accountability for Digital, Cyber, IT, Data, Customer Services, Operations, Financial Crime, Fraud, Payments, Controls, Change, Property, Investments and Transformation. Stephen […]

9 Aug 2024 - Corporate

New away kit shouts ‘Alba gu bràth’

Scottish pride and identity, as always, are the key features of the latest kit, along with quality, advanced technology and unrivaled performance. The new Macron shirt is made from Eco Fabric, a polyester fabric 100% derived from post-consumer recycled plastic that confirms the shared commitment of Macron and Scottish Rugby to the cause of sustainability and […]

7 Aug 2024 - Scotland U20

Scotland Men U20 fixtures confirmed for 2025 U20 Six Nations Championship

Off the back of Scotland’s success in the 2024 World Rugby U20 Trophy, the young side will start their 2025 Six Nations at home to Italy on Friday 31 January. They will then be back at Hive Stadium eight days later, hosting Ireland on Saturday 8 February before the first fallow week. After the short […]

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2 Aug 2024 - FOSROC Academy

Regional academy festival heads to Dalziel as U16 bio-banding begins

Please note, the Dalziel War Memorial Trust, who own the land, will be operating a no dog policy which will be in effect for the festival. The full fixtures are as follows: Edinburgh Cannons U16 v Borders & East Lothian Reds U16 – 12pm kick off Glasgow & the West Blues U16 v Caledonia Thistles […]

2 Aug 2024 - FOSROC Academy

Bio-banding pilot begins at U16 regional academy festival

In a similar fashion to systems implemented in football by the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Southampton, an early pilot of bio-banding will see the use of physical maturation data to help group players into a less and more physically mature team within their regions, allowing coaches to see their players in a different […]