Page 2 – Scottish Rugby

5 Jan 2025 - Edinburgh Rugby

Celtic Challenge 2024/25: Round 3 Review

Edinburgh Rugby Women secured a hard-fought 22-15 victory over Brython Thunder, maintaining their perfect start to the Celtic Challenge season with back-to-back bonus-point wins. Number 8 Sam Taganekurukuru opened the scoring for Edinburgh after breaking through wide channels, followed by vice-captain Hannah Walker’s fourth try of the season. Scrum-half Rhea Clarke’s quick tap set up […]

8 Jan 2025 - Obituary

Obituary: John Douglas

Born in Woolwich on 18 December 1934, Douglas (Stewart’s College FP) played all but one of his 12 caps at No 8 – the exception was against England at Twickenham in 1961 where he lined up in his habitual club position of second-row. His international career spanned three years, 1961-1963, during which Scotland won six […]

27 Dec 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Teams confirmed for derby decider

The Scotland international hooker will run out in front of over 35,000 fans for his hometown team, marking a special landmark for a player with an intrinsic connection with rugby in the capital. Tickets are available for the game: click here to buy yours today. Cherry – who takes the place of the injured Ewan Ashman – is one […]

26 Dec 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

‘World-class’ Schoeman pens long-term extension

Schoeman, 30, has been a cornerstone of both club and country since joining the capital side in 2018, solidifying his status as a fan favourite from the moment he arrived in Edinburgh. The prop qualified for Scotland through residency in 2021 and has since developed into one of the best looseheads in world rugby, earning […]

21 Dec 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Celtic Challenge 2024/25: Round 1 Review

Despite a dominant start from Glasgow, the hosts turned the tide with an impressive attacking display. Glasgow struck early, with Sky Phimister scoring under the posts, converted by Lisa Martin, who also added a penalty to make it 10-0 within 15 minutes. Edinburgh responded through Hannah Walker’s try, converted by Lucy MacRae, before Walker capitalized […]

20 Dec 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Teams Confirmed for 1872 Cup Opener

The winger is one of 13 internationals named in the starting XV for the latest instalment of Scotland’s oldest rugby rivalry, as he lines up for his first appearance since scoring a brace of tries in September’s victory over Benetton at Scotstoun. Tickets are still available at glasgowwarriors.org. Jamie Bhatti is the sole survivor in […]

20 Dec 2024 - Glasgow Warriors

Match Preview Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh Rugby

Glasgow Warriors, URC Champions, winners of the Scottish Italian Shield and most importantly for this weekend, defending consecutive 1872 Cup wins. Click HERE to get your tickets! After a two-week European break, the United Rugby Championship is back for the festive derbies. Glasgow had two strong performances in the Champions Cup with a win over […]

19 Dec 2024 - Scotland U20

Ventisei to captain Scotland U20 in friendly against Wales

Glasgow Warriors centre Johnny Ventisei will captain the side. Ventisei was part of the 2024 World Rugby U20 Trophy winning squad in summer and captained the Combined Academies against Ulster Development earlier this season. Two players who were involved in Scotland U20’s development side against Wales last weekend, Keita Ando and Ollie McKenna, start in […]

19 Dec 2024 - Glasgow Warriors

Fagerson signs new multi-year deal with Glasgow Warriors

The 28-year-old – who brought up 150 appearances in a Glasgow jersey in the opening match of the 2024/25 campaign away to Ulster – follows in the footsteps of fellow Scotland stars Sione Tuipulotu, Kyle Steyn and Stafford McDowall in pledging his future to the club, as preparations intensify for Glasgow’s biggest-ever night out at […]

19 Dec 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Aberdeen Grammar Rugby secure £250,000 towards new 3G pitch

The quarter of a million-pound award comes from the Growth and Participation Fund – part of the Government’s grant funding given to Scottish Rugby during Covid-19. Grammar are one of two successful applicants to the major capital investment fund – one of two strands underneath the Growth and Participation Fund – this year. The other […]