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19 Aug 2021 - Uncategorized

Amazon Prime added as broadcast partner for Autumn Nations Series

Following a successful 2020 Autumn Nations Cup that was enjoyed by millions of Prime members, Prime Video will broadcast in the UK all of England, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy’s matches at the Autumn Nations Series with Ireland’s matches to be included in Prime Video’s UK broadcast in 2022. In addition to its UK rights, […]

11 Aug 2021 - Uncategorized

Dates confirmed for Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier

The winner of the RWC 2021 Europe Qualifier will secure a place at Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022, in New Zealand, which takes place between 8 October–12 November, 2022. Following its postponement last year, Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe qualifying tournament will take place on 13, 19 and 25 September, 2021 in Parma’s […]

7 Aug 2021 - Uncategorized

Heartache for British & Irish Lions in Cape Town

Three Scots featured in this final act of the 2021 Lions tour, with Duhan van der Merwe and Ali Price both starting and Finn Russell coming off the bench early doors to deliver a performance full of pep and vigour. Van der Merwe became the first Scot to start all three British & Irish Lions […]

5 Aug 2021 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby’s Annual Report for Covid-19 affected 2020/21 season published

Read the report in full here: Scottish Rugby 2020/2021 Annual Report The Report provides a detailed look at the financial and operational assistance provided to clubs which faced an early end to the 2019/20 season, followed by an enforced pause on competitive rugby at all levels to respect public health guidance. Clubs made significant contributions […]

4 Aug 2021 - Uncategorized

Jed called Laidlaw home in emotional return for his seventh marathon challenge

Starting in January, Laidlaw has been running a marathon each month this year raising funds to thank three charities which mean a lot to him – the Murrayfield Injured Players Foundation; Marie Curie; and Alzheimer’s Scotland. Marathon seven marked his first run on home turf, journeying from Hawick’s rugby club to Jedforest in little over […]

3 Aug 2021 - Uncategorized

Duhan and Price start for Lions in final Test

The Lions won the opening game of the series, but the Springboks levelled the series last Saturday with a 27-9 victory in Cape Town. The decisive third Test against South Africa gets underway this Saturday (7 August) live on Sky Sports (kick-off 5pm BST). Full British & Irish Lions squad: 15. Liam Williams (Scarlets, Wales) […]

31 Jul 2021 - Uncategorized

Springboks level Lions series with a win in Cape Town

Both Stuart Hogg and Duhan van der Merwe retained their places in the Lions starting line-up from the victory in the opening Test last weekend, while Chris Harris was called into the starting XV. Ali Price and Rory Sutherland both made appearances in the second half from the bench. It was a physical opening 40 […]

29 Jul 2021 - Uncategorized

BBC Scotland support FOSROC Super6 for second season

This announcement comes ahead of the kick-off to the second season of FOSROC Super6 tomorrow night with Boroughmuir Bears hosting rivals Heriot’s at Meggetland. The coverage will begin at 7.15pm, prior to kick-off at 7.30pm, with Paul Mitchell on commentary duty this weekend, along with former Boroughmuir Bears captain and FOSROC Scottish Rugby Academy Coach, […]

29 Jul 2021 - Uncategorized

Scotland to face Tonga in Autumn Nations Series

Tonga last faced Scotland at Murrayfield 20 years ago in a 43-20 win for the home side in 2001. The teams have faced each other twice since then, both in Scotland, with a win apiece in fixtures played in Aberdeen in 2012 and Kilmarnock in 2014. Following the impact of Covid-19 on Scotland’s planned summer […]

27 Jul 2021 - Uncategorized

Cairns confirms County squad for second FOSROC Super6 season

Cairns’ team kick-off their campaign on Saturday 31 July when they host Southern Knights at Bridgehaugh – kick-off 3pm. His squad of 32 players consists of 27 players signed by the club and five players who are aligned to Stirling County as contracted FOSROC Scottish Rugby Academy players. The Caledonia side has retained nearly 60% […]