The 27-year-old has explained what being asked to lead the national team meant: “I really didn’t expect it, but I feel like I’m ready for the job and over the last couple of years I’ve gathered some valuable experience with Glasgow and with Scotland. I’m ready for the responsibility,” the centre said. “I’m so proud, […]
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 […]
He visited Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory at the Poppyscotland site in Edinburgh for a tour of the premises which makes the iconic Scottish poppies, wreaths and other symbols of Remembrance, he also took the opportunity to chat with staff about the importance of the charity. Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory only employs disabled ex-service personnel, breaking […]
Scotland will open their World Cup campaign against Wales at Salford Community Stadium in Manchester, kicking off at 2.45pm on Saturday 23 August. Scotland Women recorded their first consecutive victories over Wales since 2005 when they faced off at Hive Stadium in the Vodafone Series in September. Scotland will once again face Wales in the […]
It will be the first time in Glasgow Warriors’ professional history that they will run out at the home of Scottish football, marking the latest battleground upon which Franco Smith’s men will take on Edinburgh in rugby’s oldest club rivalry. The two teams are set to go head-to-head on Sunday 22 December (kick-off 3pm) on […]
Just four points separate the two sides after seven matches, and the hosts will be out to balance the scales after their last meeting with Stirling in round two, in which County took all five points from in a 40-15 drubbing. Both teams recorded important wins in the previous round, over Heriot’s and Cartha Queens […]
The Scotland assistant coach will move into the head coach role for the A team in the final week of The Famous Grouse Nations Series. Horne amassed 45 caps for Scotland during his playing career and after retiring in 2021 he coached Ayrshire Bulls in the Super Series before working as assistant coach at Glasgow […]
The draw was made live on the BBC One Show with Gabby Logan and Maggie Alphonsi with just 10 months to go before the tournament kicks off in England. Giving her reaction live at the draw, Scotland captain, Rachel Malcolm said: “None of those pools are easy but looking at our pool we’re super excited. […]
Mystery had surrounded the whereabouts of the descendants of Charlie Wilhelm . . . but this month, with the help of Scotland and Edinburgh Rugby back-row forward Jamie Ritchie and his Edinburgh team-mates and management, the puzzle was solved, and the Scotland cap was presented to its rightful owners. Wilhelm played for Scotland in the […]
And the initiative, which is also being backed by the British Heart Foundation, is being praised by a young Scottish cardiac arrest survivor, who owes his life to his rugby club team-mates and the pioneering fund-raising his club undertook to buy a defibrillator. For Hamish Bell, now aged 23, working for an offshore supply company […]