Scotland Women Archives

31 Jul 2025 - Scotland Women

Ramsay in for first start as Scotland complete Rugby World Cup preparations

The stand-off, who debuted in last week’s warm-up Test against Italy, will form a fresh half-back partnership with scrum-half Caity Mattinson in two of six changes, on top of two positional moves, to the starting line-up that played in Viadana. Chloe Rollie comes in at full-back, with Emma Orr selected at outside centre to link […]

25 Jul 2025 - Scottish Gas Murrayfield

The sound of Scotland features on the new home kit

For the 2025-26 home kit, long-standing partners, Macron and Scottish Rugby, have chosen a classic navy blue crew-neck jersey enriched with subtle heather purple details. The design features two striking graphic elements, both closely linked to the identity of the nation. On the sleeves, a tonal print depicts the sound wave generated by the fans […]

24 Jul 2025 - Scotland Women

Wassell returns to face Italy after health set-back

Easson has selected Emma Wassell to start in the second row, in what will be her first international test since recovering from a benign tumour in her chest and sternotomy surgery in August last year. In the front row, Leah Bartlett lines up at loosehead prop, alongside Lana Skeldon at hooker and Elliann Clarke at […]

23 Jul 2025 - Scotland Women

BBC to broadcast Summer Test between Italy and Scotland

This will be the first broadcast ahead of an exciting season for the squad as they prepare for the Rugby World Cup that kicks off next month, and as they look forward to playing against the Red Roses at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in April 2026, in their first stand-alone match inside the bowl. This weekend’s […]

18 Jul 2025 - Scotland Women

Easson to leave Scottish Rugby and Scotland Women head coach role after Rugby World Cup

As Scottish Rugby prepares to transition professional women’s rugby back to Scotland after the tournament, Easson decided this was the right time to take on a new challenge, having spent 25 years working across a number of high-performance roles with the organisation. Speaking on his decision, Easson said: “It has been the greatest honour of […]

Captain’s And Coaches Photocall Event – 2025 Six Nations Women’s Summer Series, 4 July 2025

16 Jul 2025 - Scotland Women

Scotland team named in final Six Nations Summer Series game against Ireland

Poppy Fletcher will lead the side as captain this week, with winger Emily Norval taking on vice-captaincy responsibilities. In the forward pack, Fletcher and Eilidh Fleming retain their starting spots at loosehead and tighthead prop respectively, while Megan Hyland earns her first start of the Series at hooker. Asiah Zameer partners with Gemma Thomson in […]

England vs Scotland – 2025 Six Nations Women’s Summer Series, 5 July 2025

10 Jul 2025 - Scotland Women

Four changes to Scotland Women U20 team ahead of Wales clash

Two of the changes are positional: Nicole Flynn moves from full-back to outside centre and takes on the captaincy, whilst Merryn Gunderson shifts from number eight to blindside flanker. Poppy Mellanby, who scored one of Scotland’s three tries against England last Saturday, steps in at full-back, and Emily Coubrough earns her first U20 cap, starting […]

4 Jul 2025 - Scotland Women

Scotland Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Kits unveiled 

For the first time, the squad will wear a tournament-specific bespoke kit at the Rugby World Cup, which kicks off on 22 August, and fans will be able to purchase the kits featuring iconic national emblems ahead of the tournament.  The new kit proudly features:   Iconic tartan bands, nodding to Scottish heritage; Embroided saltire flag […]

Six Nations Women’s Summer Series Ireland vs Scotland

4 Jul 2025 - Scotland Women

Scotland team named ahead of Summer Series opener against England

Celtic Challenge duo, Merryn Gunderson and Nicole Flynn will captain and vice-captain the side respectively. The front-row comprises an all-Glasgow Warriors line up featuring Poppy Fletcher (loosehead), Eilidh Fleming (tight-head) and Aicha Sutcliffe (hooker). Charlotte Russell and Aisha Zameer will combine in the second-row, flanked by Lily Crisp and Isobel Twigger, with Gunderson anchoring the […]

1 Jul 2025 - Scotland Women

Dalgliesh names Summer Series squad

Dalgliesh has selected four players to form a leadership group – Poppy Fletcher, Nicole Flynn, Merryn Gunderson and Emily Norval – to take ownership of captaincy duties both on and off the pitch for the duration of the competition. Of the 30 players, 23, have been involved in the Celtic Challenge this season for either […]