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Six Nations Women’s Summer Series Ireland vs Scotland

21 May 2025 - Scotland Women

Six Nations Summer Series fixtures announced

The Six Nations Women’s Summer Series returns for a second edition, continuing its role as a crucial stepping stone in the women’s rugby development pathway. Held at the Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach, Wales, the 2025 Summer Series will feature three match days on Saturday 5, Friday 11, and Thursday 17 July, with […]

Six Nations Women’s Summer Series Italy vs Scotland

16 May 2025 - Scotland Women

Dalgliesh names extended training Squad ahead of Six Nations Women’s Summer Series

The selected group of 35 players will assemble for a comprehensive series of residential and non-residential training camps in the lead-up to the competition. The series will provide a crucial development opportunity for emerging talent and a platform to build on last year’s performances. Speaking on the selected squad, Dalgliesh said: “We’re really excited by […]

6 May 2025 - Scotland Women

Scotland Women U16 pathway festival review

The event was the culmination of a seven-week U16 Girls Pathway Performance Programme, which selected players from February’s Regional Game Series. Designed to prioritise individual development, the programme exposed athletes to a structured and intense environment, preparing them for future representative and national opportunities. It also gave players critical experience in managing the demands of […]

2 May 2025 - Scotland Teams

Scotland U16 Women set for international festival in Gala

Each side will play two games of 40 minutes (two 20-minute halves) throughout the day in the Borders. The fixtures are as follows: Scottish Selkies v Scottish Scáthach – kick off 12.30pm Scottish Scáthach v Netherlands – kick off 1.45pm Netherlands v Scottish Selkies – kick off 3pm As part of the U16 Girls Pathway […]

24 Apr 2025 - Scotland Women

Brebner-Holden and Malcolm return for Ireland clash

In the front row, Leah Bartlett steps up to starting loosehead, joining Lana Skeldon (hooker) and Elliann Clarke (tighthead). A positional reshuffle sees Jade Konkel move into the second row, partnering the ever-reliable Sarah Bonar, while Malcolm resumes her role on the blindside flank. Rachel McLachlan retains her place at openside, with Evie Gallagher shifting […]

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19 Apr 2025 - Scotland Women

Smith names side to face Italy in final Festival match

Over the last two days of competition, the team have played in 35-minute fixtures but today, the Scots will take on Italy in an extended 70-minute match. So far Scotland have emerged victorious in one of their four fixtures, beating England 22-12 on day two. Reflecting on that day two performance, Smith said: “I was […]

17 Apr 2025 - Scotland Women

McLachlan set for 50th cap as Scotland face England

Following an impressive first start against Italy, Becky Boyd retains the number four jersey and will again partner with Sarah Bonar in the second row. The front row remains unchanged, with Anne Young at loosehead, Lana Skeldon at hooker, and Elliann Clarke at tighthead. Evie Gallagher moves to blindside flanker in the only positional change […]

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15 Apr 2025 - Scotland Women

Teams named for Scotland Women U18 day two at Six Nations Festival

After two tough matches against Wales and France on day one, the squad has regrouped for day two. The festival offers a crucial development platform for players, coaches, and match officials across the men’s and women’s game. Since their introduction, the festival have become a breeding ground for future international stars, providing invaluable experience in […]

11 Apr 2025 - Scotland Women

Smith announces sides to face Wales and France in U18 Six Nations Festival

The festival offers a crucial development platform for players, coaches, and match officials across the men’s and women’s game. Since their introduction, the festival have become a breeding ground for future international stars, providing invaluable experience in a high-performance environment, and for the majority of players offers up the first opportunity for international match experience. […]

11 Apr 2025 - Scotland Women

Boyd wins first Scotland start as Gallagher returns for Italy showdown

Becky Boyd, fresh from a Scotland debut against France in the previous round, earns a first start for her country in the second row, in place of Hollie Cunningham, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the championship due to a hamstring injury. Evie Gallagher returns having missed the game in La Rochelle […]