Page 8 – Scottish Rugby

18 Aug 2025 - Women's Rugby World Cup

Scotland welcomed to Rugby World Cup

In one of five such ceremonies across the country for all 16 participating countries, the Scotland players were welcomed along with the squads from Australia, Samoa and Wales. Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm said: “Playing at a World Cup is truly something we have dreamt of our entire lives. And to be here and have an […]

15 Aug 2025 - Scottish Gas Murrayfield

The anthem mix up that became a tradition

The sound of more than 65,000 voices roaring the national anthem Flower of Scotland without musical accompaniment has become one of the most spine-tingling spectacles in world sport. But few fans know that Scotland’s a cappella second verse – an unmissable Scottish Gas Murrayfield tradition now echoed in sports around the world from Major League […]

15 Aug 2025 - Clubs & Schools

Arnold Clark Women’s Premiership feature match: Biggar v Corstorphine

Biggar pulled together an impressive 11 wins from 12 matches in the regional leagues last season, before topping the promotion table in the post-season to secure their ascendancy and Stewartry’s relegation. Now they are tasked with pulling off a huge upset on matchday one against the reigning premiers, Cougars. The Edinburgh side stunned the competition […]

14 Aug 2025 - Clubs & Schools

BBC ALBA again commits to free-to-air Arnold Clark Premierships matches

BBC ALBA will again deliver live and free-to-air coverage of the top domestic rugby competitions in Scotland, with 12 league matches televised throughout the season. These matches will also be available live and on-demand via BBC iPlayer and for the first time on the BBC ALBA YouTube channel, and a dedicated BBC rugby page, with […]

13 Aug 2025 - Obituary

Obituary: David Milne

In Scottish rugby folklore, David was a pivotal member of the three bears. Alongside his brothers, Iain (older) and Kenny (younger), he was on the left of a truly formidable front-row that will forever be part of the rich history of Heriot’s rugby club. While Iain and Kenny were both Scotland internationalists, Iain going on […]

13 Aug 2025 - Obituary

Obituary: Gordon Connell

Connell, Trinity Accies first and, thus far, only Scotland internationalist, won five caps for the national team between 1968 and 1970. He marked his debut against England at Murrayfield in March 1968 with one of the most quick-witted drop-goals the stadium had ever witnessed. Bill McMurtrie, writing in the Glasgow Herald, said: “Well-controlled rucking made […]

13 Aug 2025 - Women's Rugby World Cup

New Look Celtic Challenge Finals Reflect Rising Women’s Rugby World Cup Influence

Introducing knock-out rugby for the first time, the league will kick off on Saturday 20 December 2025, with the traditional 10-round league season, culminating in a high-stakes semi-finals and the inaugural Celtic Challenge Final. Following three seasons of impressive growth, rising stars, and record-breaking performances, the Celtic Challenge has established itself as a pivotal competition […]

12 Aug 2025 - Edinburgh Rugby

Back Edinburgh Rugby in 2025/26 with exclusive grassroots offers!

Whether you’re a player at a local club or a coach managing a school team, these offers are designed to make it easier and more affordable for you to experience the excitement of URC and Champions Cup rugby at Hive Stadium. Edinburgh Rugby Player Pass: A Season Ticket for just £99 The Edinburgh Rugby Player Pass is […]

12 Aug 2025 - Clubs & Schools

Blockbuster beginnings for Arnold Clark Women’s Premiership season

The 2025/26 campaign has a lot to live up to after she dramatic and enthralling end to the previous season, where a try with just four minutes left on the clock saw Corstorphine Cougars defeat reigning champions Stirling County 22-20 in the final at Union Park.  Biggar join the Premiership this season, having topped the […]

11 Aug 2025 - Scotland Women

Scotland Women Sent Off in Style 

Held in the historic St. Salvator’s Quad at the University of St. Andrews, Send-Off Sounds was truly a one-of-a-kind event for our national team. Scottish Rugby invited friends and family of the team, as well as a select number of Scotland Supporters Club members who were lucky enough to attend the evening. Scottish Rugby and […]