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23 Oct 2024 - Scotland Men

Sione Tuipulotu to captain Scotland

There are five uncapped players named, with Glasgow Warriors pair Alex Samuel and Tom Jordan joining the Edinburgh Rugby trio Ben Muncaster, Freddy Douglas and Sione’s brother, Mosese Tuipulotu, aiming to earn full international honours as Scotland host Fiji, South Africa, Portugal and Australia next month. There are also recalls for D’Arcy Rae and Rory […]

7 Oct 2024 - Obituary

Obituary: Ronnie Glasgow

Ronald James Cunningham Glasgow won ten caps for Scotland between 1962 and 1965. He was 31 when he made his international debut against France at Murrayfield in 1962, but it was his display in his second cap, against Wales in Cardiff three weeks later, that cemented his place in Scottish Rugby folklore. Pictured: The Scotland […]

1 Oct 2024 - Scotland Teams

Cap that! Scottish Rugby recognises past players

Two caps were presented to players from the Scotland Women’s team, while another two were presented to the families of male players who represented Scotland during the Services Internationals in the Second World War. Following on from the retrospective caps project in the men’s game, research found that three players had missed out on a […]

24 Sep 2024 - Scottish Gas Murrayfield

Aiming high in memory of Tom Smith

Tom Smith, like Townsend a former Scotland captain, and who played six successive Test matches for the British and Irish Lions, died in April 2022 from colon cancer. He was only 50. The former Dundee High, Watsonians, North & Midlands, Glasgow Caledonians, Brive and Northampton Saints prop, crafted a stellar reputation as an unyielding front-row […]

18 Sep 2024 - Scotland Men

Scotland A to face Chile in November

The match will be first time Scotland A have been in action since their last fixture which was also against Chile, in 2022. Scotland ran out 45-5 winners in Santiago with Luke Crosbie captaining the side. As part of the new performance pathway plans, A matches have been identified as a key way to develop […]

28 Aug 2024 - Corporate

VODAFONE TO BECOME A PRINCIPAL PARTNER OF SCOTTISH RUGBY IN MULTI-YEAR DEAL

The partnership – which includes both senior teams as well as the Pathway system – sees Scottish Rugby join Vodafone’s established portfolio of rugby partners, alongside the Welsh Rugby Union and Irish Rugby Football Union. As part of the deal, Vodafone will also become a Principal Partner of Scottish Rugby’s Women’s Pathway, supporting the growth […]

2 Aug 2024 - Scottish Gas Murrayfield

The sword of the highlanders and a homage to Scottish Gas Murrayfield on new kit

The kit’s colours, traditions, and symbols emphasise the players’ and fans’ sense of belonging to the nation, and they are complemented by refined and exclusive details. Like all kits produced by Macron, the new home kit is again made exclusively from Eco Fabric, a polyester material derived entirely from recycled, post-consumer plastic. Following the recent […]

29 Jul 2024 - Uncategorized

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 […]

25 Jul 2024 - Scotland Teams

Young coach Ollie enjoys an unforgettable day in Scotland camp

Ollie, 10, had to put the brakes on his own burgeoning playing career after being diagnosed with the rare condition Marfan Syndrome. Having been a keen proponent of the oval ball since starting out at Rugby Tots aged three, and then on to Stew Mel Lions and North Berwick minis, Ollie decided that his situation […]

24 Jul 2024 - Scotland Men

Jones to reach milestone in Montevideo

The Glasgow Warrior, who first donned the dark blue on the 2016 tour of Japan, lines up in the centre with clubmate Stafford McDowall as Scotland aim to make it four wins from four on this summer’s tour. There are two players retained to the starting XV for the match at Montevideo’s Estadio Charrúa, with […]