Page 18 – Scottish Rugby

11 Oct 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Arnold Clark Premiership feature match: Corstorphine v Garioch

Cougars sit atop the table with a perfect seven wins from as many rounds, securing a bonus point in each of those matches. While Garioch have won two from their seven and sit in sixth place. Cougars are coming off the back of a thrilling 39-38 win over Watsonian FC last weekend in a real […]

10 Oct 2024 - Scotland Women

Brebner-Holden set to make first start against Australia

Easson has made seven changes from last week’s side which faced Japan, with Leia Brebner-Holden set to make her first start for Scotland at scrum-half, with Helen Nelson outside of her at stand-off. Lisa Thomson and Emma Orr are set to start at inside and outside centre respectively. The back-three positions are filled by wingers […]

7 Oct 2024 - Obituary

Obituary: Ronnie Glasgow

Ronald James Cunningham Glasgow won ten caps for Scotland between 1962 and 1965. He was 31 when he made his international debut against France at Murrayfield in 1962, but it was his display in his second cap, against Wales in Cardiff three weeks later, that cemented his place in Scottish Rugby folklore. Pictured: The Scotland […]

3 Oct 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Arnold Clark Premiership feature match: Watsonian v Heriot’s

Number two takes on number three on the table as visitors Heriot’s have achieved maximum points five rounds in, while the home side have won three on the bounce against Melrose, Edinburgh Accies and most recently, Hawick. For added suspense, it’s an Edinburgh derby to contest the Bill McLaren Shield, after Watsonians won away at […]

3 Oct 2024 - Clubs & Schools

A short history of the Bill McLaren Shield

It is a challenge competition for the country’s leading clubs, in which the holder must defend the shield against teams in league and cup competitions. The Shield was first presented to Hawick RFC by Bette McLaren, Bill’s widow, in September 2011. How did the Shield come about? The Shield was inaugurated in 2011 in honour […]

3 Oct 2024 - Scotland Women

Easson makes six changes to starting line-up for Japan clash

There are four changes to a freshened forward pack with Leah Bartlett returning at loosehead, joining Lana Skeldon and Christine Belisle in the front row, both players retaining their jerseys from last weekend. Louise McMillan is selected to join Sarah Bonar in the second row. Alex Stewart comes in to start alongside captain Rachel Malcolm […]

2 Oct 2024 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby extend partnership with Macron

As a result, the Macron Hero logo will continue to feature on the shirts of the Scotland national teams, the two Scottish professional clubs (Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby), its youth and age-grade sides and match officials beyond 2030. The relationship was established 15 years ago when Macron announced its first agreement with Scottish rugby […]

1 Oct 2024 - Scotland Teams

Cap that! Scottish Rugby recognises past players

Two caps were presented to players from the Scotland Women’s team, while another two were presented to the families of male players who represented Scotland during the Services Internationals in the Second World War. Following on from the retrospective caps project in the men’s game, research found that three players had missed out on a […]

1 Oct 2024 - Uncategorized

Updated National Therapeutic Use Exemption pool for 2024/25 season

Scottish Rugby has updated its National Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) Pool for the 24/25 season. With the competition continuing to grow, the Celtic Challenge has been added to the pool for the first time. Players in the below groups will require to apply for a TUE should they need to use medication that is on […]

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30 Sep 2024 - Uncategorized

Billy Joel’s first appearance in Edinburgh in 46 Years

*Originally scheduled for June 2025, the two exclusive performances – at Edinburgh’s Scottish Gas Murrayfield and Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium – will now take place the following year on Saturday 06 June and Saturday 20 June, respectively. All purchased tickets will automatically be valid for the rescheduled shows. If you are unable to attend, refunds will […]