Page 3 – Scottish Rugby

14 Nov 2024 - Scotland Men

Stafford McDowall to captain Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield

McDowall has previously captained Glasgow Warriors and co-captained Scotland against Canada in the summer. He will partner Rory Hutchinson, who has impressed for Northampton Saints and will play for Scotland for the first time since the 2022 summer tour against Argentina. On the wing, Darcy Graham returns after recovering from sustaining a concussion in his […]

13 Nov 2024 - Corporate

Scottish Rugby publishes its 2023/24 Annual Report

Headlines: Strong revenue growth of £6m generating £73.9m, Scottish Rugby’s highest ever income (£67.8m in 2022/23) over a 13-month accounting period. (Like-for-like revenue over 12-months of £72.9m) Professional rugby, hospitality and commercial income all contribute to revenue strength, including from record-breaking Taylor Swift concerts at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Like-for-like losses over 12-months […]

12 Nov 2024 - Uncategorized

Independent Disciplinary update: Scott Cummings Decision

The independent Disciplinary Committee was chaired by Rhian Williams (Wales), joined by former international referee Donal Courtney (Ireland) and former international player Olly Kohn (Wales). Having accepted that the act of foul play justified the red card and by applying World Rugby’s sanctioning provisions, the Disciplinary Committee determined that whilst reckless, the low-range entry point […]

12 Nov 2024 - Obituary

OBITUARY: Derrick Grant

Grant was part of the “ultimate rugby think-tank”, a quiet and humble man, ahead of his time in his ability to analyse a game and get the best out of his charges. “He was as hard as nails on the pitch,” recalled his fellow Scotland and British & Irish Lions representative, Andy Irvine, “but Derrick […]

11 Nov 2024 - Scottish Gas Murrayfield

Edinburgh to welcome back Robbie Williams

The tour will then take in London, Manchester and Bath, before heading across Europe with dates in countries including Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Sweden. The ‘Robbie Williams Live 2025’ tour is sponsored by FELIX from Purina, the best-selling cat food across Europe. Get your tickets now Last week it was announced that Robbie’s […]

8 Nov 2024 - Scotland Men

Tom Jordan to start against Springboks

Top 14 and European Champions Cup winner Blair Kinghorn is available this week and will start on the right wing. Finn Russell and Ben White have been selected as the half-back pairing with Russell chosen as a vice-captain. The rest of the backline is unchanged from the Fiji win with Huw Jones and captain, Sione […]

8 Nov 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Arnold Clark Premiership feature match: Garioch v Cartha Queens Park

The Inverurie outfit go into the game in sixth position, having picked up three wins so far and sitting on 16 points, while Cartha are one place back in seventh win one win and nine points. A high-scoring affair in the reverse fixture saw Garioch come out on top away from home, winning 40-34 back […]

8 Nov 2024 - Glasgow Warriors

Tuipulotu staying at Scotstoun

The Scotland captain’s superlative form has seen him develop into an integral part of the setup for both club and country, having been at the heart of Glasgow’s historic BKT United Rugby Championship title-winning campaign in 2023/24. His performances have continued to be of the highest calibre in the opening rounds of the 2024/25 season, […]

1 Nov 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Arnold Clark Premiership feature match: Corstorphine RFC v Stirling County

Corstorphine are 10 from 10 so far, amassing 50 points and a points difference of 499. Stirling County are 13 points back on 37, and sit above third-placed Watsonians on points difference. The previous league encounter between the two this season finished in a 34-22 win for Corstorphine at Bridgehaugh. The other talking points Hillhead […]

Scotland v Tonga – Rugby World Cup France 2023

31 Oct 2024 - Scotland Men

Sione Tuipulotu set to lead Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield

With mostly just home-based players available due to the match taking place outside the international window, Sione will partner Huw Jones in the centre.On the wings, Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe are named. In van der Merwe’s last match for Scotland he became the country’s top try scorer after touching down against Uruguay.After […]