Scotland U20 Archives - Scottish Rugby

7 Jul 2025 - Scotland U20

Scotland U20 Men side named to face South Africa

A number of changes have been made from the Australia game due to the short turnarounds between matches in the competition. Jamie Stewart makes his first competitive start for Scotland U20 at tighthead prop, having come off the bench in both matches in the championship so far. Angus Hunter is involved for the first time […]

2 Jul 2025 - Scotland U20

Six U20 Men team changes for Australia test

Exeter Chiefs player Jed Findlay comes in at full-back, and will make his Scotland U20 debut. Freddy Douglas recovers from injury to come in at openside flanker, and will co-captain the side with Johnny Ventisei. Cameron van Wyk comes in on the right wing, and in doing so will earn a first start. The other […]

27 Jun 2025 - Scotland U20

Team named for World Rugby U20 Championship opener

Johnny Ventisei will captain the side. His fellow co-captain for the championship, Freddy Douglas, misses out as he recovers from a concussion sustained in training. University of St Andrews student Oliver Finlayson-Russell could make his Scotland U20 debut if called upon from the bench. Jack Hocking could make his first competitive appearance for 267 days […]

19 Jun 2025 - Scotland U20

U20 Men squad named for World Rugby U20 Championship

Scotland will play England on Sunday 29 June, Australia on Friday 4 July and South Africa on Wednesday 9 July in the group stages of the competition. Freddy Douglas and Johnny Ventisei will co-captain the squad, with both having led the team during 2025 U20 Six Nations matches. 29 of the 30-player squad were selected […]

13 Jun 2025 - Scotland U20

Report and reaction: Ireland U20 29-48 Scotland U20

Though both sides had early chances, Scotland were first to take one on the quarter hour mark. Jack Brown hacked on a loose ball and won the race, kicking over once more and diving on it over the line. Matthew Urwin converted from the left. (0-7, 15 mins) Scotland defended well as Ireland made several […]

12 Jun 2025 - Scotland U20

Team named as Scotland U20 travel to Belfast

The fixture at Ulster Rugby’s home will act as preparation for the World Rugby U20 Championship, with Scotland’s fixture in Italy on Sunday 29 June. Tickets are available HERE. Head Coach Kenny Murray has named a settled side, with the vast majority involved in the 2025 U20 Six Nations. Will Pearce, who trained with the […]

12 May 2025 - Scotland U20

Louise Dalgliesh named as U20 Head Coach

Dalgliesh brings a wealth of experience and passion to the role, both as a seasoned international player and a rising force in coaching. With 67 caps for Scotland and appearances at the 2006 and 2010 Women’s Rugby World Cups, she has long been a respected figure on the field. Following her playing career, Dalgliesh transitioned […]

14 Mar 2025 - Scotland U20

Scotland U20 to return to Championship in Italy

Scotland make their return to the U20 Championship stage for the first time since 2019, having won last year’s U20 Trophy at Hive Stadium, beating USA U20 in the final. The pools have been confirmed for the 15th edition of the prestigious age-grade tournament with the four host cities of Calvisano, Rovigo, Verona and Viadana […]

14 Mar 2025 - Scottish Gas Murrayfield

Six Nations Championships to Remain on Free-To-Air

ITV and BBC will share the free to air live coverage of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations, offering fans access to rugby’s most prestigious annual Championship across TV and digital platforms. Both broadcasters have worked with Six Nations Rugby to agree a new and innovative partnership, to deliver coverage that builds on the year-on-year audience […]

12 Mar 2025 - Scotland U20

Two changes for Scotland U20 Six Nations finale

Seb Stephen and Bart Godsell come into the starting forward pack, having both featured from the bench in Scotland’s win over Wales at Hive Stadium on Friday night. Stephen comes in at hooker, and is joined in the front row by loosehead prop Oliver McKenna and Ollie Blyth-Lafferty who again keeps the tighthead prop berth. […]