The £144,352 has been allocated by Scottish Government to both support costs to help the team prepare and underpin a promotional campaign to inspire young players in Scotland through the team’s involvement in the global competition. Government support will enable Scottish Rugby to enhance the work it is doing on and off the field in […]
The occasion will mark an already memorable year in the dark blue jersey for Gilchrist having made his 50th Scotland appearance in February against Wales. He will start the match alongside Jonny Gray in the second row. In the back row, Luke Crosbie is named following his stint as captain of Scotland A against Chile […]
Scotland’s schedule will begin with a Test against USA, who are currently ranked fifth in the World Rugby rankings, at the DAM Health Stadium in Edinburgh on Saturday 27 August (kick-off time to be confirmed). The Eagles have recently returned to home soil following the conclusion of the 2022 Pacific Four Series in New Zealand, […]
Murray has made seven changes to his starting line-up who were defeated by Wales in the opening round. Gabe Jones (Brunel University/Ealing Trailfinders) earns his first start for the national age-grade side at full-back after impressing from the bench last time out. He will be joined in the back line by Ayrshire Bulls Andy Stirrat […]
Flanker Rhys Tait continues as captain, having led the side in the recent 2022 Under-20 Six Nations. Ali Rogers packs down at loosehead alongside hooker Gregor Hiddleston and tighthead Callum Norrie. Josh Taylor and Max Williamson, who started together in Scotland’s last Under-20 Six Nations game against Ireland, will continue in the second row. Captain […]
Crosbie, 25, made his Scotland debut against Tonga last year and will partner Ben Muncaster who will pull on his first senior Scotland jersey having graduated from Scotland Under-20s and impressed with Edinburgh Rugby last season. Glasgow Warriors back rower Matt Fagerson makes his return from injury and will start the match at number 8. […]
The Board of Scottish Rugby was unanimous in its decision to extend Dodson’s contract, which was due to end in December 2023, by a further 18 months until June 2025. The new agreement will enable Scottish Rugby to draw on Dodson’s extensive rugby and business experience, developed over 12-years leading the executive team at BT […]
Scott Lawson has been appointed as the specialist skills coach in throwing whilst Craig Dods will provide specialist coaching in kicking. Both Lawson and Dods will start their new roles next month, reporting directly to Scottish Rugby’s Head of Player Transition, Kenny Murray. These two new full-time roles have been created to ensure that Scotland’s […]
Scotland will travel to Lisbon later this week for the first leg of the series, with the side joining Germany, Ireland, Spain and Romania in Pool B. Scotland’s first match on Saturday will see the side face Germany (11.06am BST), before taking on Ireland later in the afternoon (1.36pm BST). Their final match on Saturday […]
Women’s Tennent’s Leagues Kicking-off proceedings this season are the women’s Tennent’s leagues which have recently been restructured following consultation with clubs and societies. The women’s National leagues will begin slightly earlier than the previous season, with a start date of 20 August 2022. As per the outcome of the consultation, the Premiership league has been […]