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8 Dec 2022 - Uncategorized

National Youth Cup Finals 2022/23 | Update

The weather forecast is currently showing further snow and freezing temperatures in Edinburgh over the next two days windchill is expected to reach -6 degrees Celsius, raising concerns for both players and spectators. With player welfare a clear priority and to enable timely communication with competing teams to allow for travel arrangements to be changed […]

29 Nov 2022 - Uncategorized

SQ – Identifying and nurturing talent for Scotland

Not every player’s pathway mirrors the next of course and Scotland, like every other nation, needs to ensure that an extensive network of scouting and knowledge is in place in order to realise the full playing depth the country has on offer. Such avenues have existed long since rugby turned professional in the 1990s. The […]

26 Nov 2022 - Scotland Men

From the Weir Family

Doddie was an inspirational force of nature. His unending energy and drive, and his strength of character powered him through his rugby and business careers and, we believe, enabled him to fight the effects of MND (Motor Neurone Disease) for so many years. Doddie put the same energy and even more love and fun into […]

21 Nov 2022 - Uncategorized

Preview: Edinburgh Rugby U20 v Glasgow Warriors U20

This affair follows the clash between the professional clubs’ U19 teams earlier this month at Scotstoun. After a very physical game from both sides, the Warriors came out on top with a 32-12 victory over their visiting opponents. Led by Head Coach Rob Chrystie, Edinburgh will be looking to use playing on home soil and […]

21 Nov 2022 - Scotland Men

Nel proud to reach landmark half-century of caps

He was already a fans’ favourite at Edinburgh Rugby, with whom he had been with for some three years, but the advent of a new, explosive, quality prop forward to the national ranks drew real excitement from the Scottish rugby public. Nel’s has been an international career that seen him play significant parts in some […]

26 Oct 2022 - Uncategorized

Spire Healthcare renews healthcare partnership with Scottish Rugby

The partnership began in 2008 and has been extended until 2025. As the official healthcare partner for the Scotland Men, Scotland Women, Scotland U20s, Edinburgh Rugby, FOSROC Super6 & FOSROC Academies, Spire Healthcare – through our Edinburgh Hospitals – will continue to provide the country’s top rugby players with outpatient consultations, imaging, and surgical treatments. […]

13 Oct 2022 - BT Murrayfield

Big-hearted Earlston

The Tennent’s East Regional League Division 3 club undertook fund-raising at their own sevens tournament earlier this year. Now they have presented a cheque for £375 to the Murrayfield Injured Players’ Foundation. The presentation was received by Borders area MIPF trustee Alistair Forsyth (left) from club President Neil McDonald (right). Mr Forsyth said: “The Foundation […]

13 Oct 2022 - Uncategorized

Scotland’s best young players to take to the pitch at Merchiston

11 teams from England will visit the Edinburgh based school to face five Scottish teams: Merchiston, Peebles RFC, Ayr RFC, George Watsons College, Boroughmuir RFC. Scotland Under-18s were recently in action in August when they took on Wales and Italy in a three-day festival with a number of the players who featured in those games […]

13 Oct 2022 - Scotland Women

Scotland team named for Australia test

Rachel McLachlan and Emma Orr return to the fold at openside flanker and outside centre respectively, while there is one positional change as Hannah Smith moves to the left wing. Easson said: “We haven’t faced Australia before so it’s going to be a different contest to last weekend. “With a six-day turnaround, we’ve had a […]

30 Sep 2022 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7s players to rally around former opponent

The fraternal spirit of players enables them to get through these long weeks away from home and in that very spirit, a number of Scotland 7s internationals have pledged to reach out and promote a very important cause for one of their past opponents. Scotland 7s are supporting former Wales 7s player, Ethan Davies, who […]