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14 Apr 2023 - Scotland U20

Team named for final U18 Women’s Six Nations festival fixture

Tomorrow’s fixture will be slightly different to the rest of the fixtures played in the festival with it being a 70 minute game with a half time too as opposed to the 35 minute fixtures played. Speaking ahead of the match, Head Coach Duncan Harrison said: “The confidence of the whole group has grown session […]

14 Apr 2023 - Scotland Women

Thomson to make 50th appearance against France

Easson has made three personnel changes ahead of this weekend’s clash, as Lisa Thomson and Jade Konkel-Roberts return to international duties, while Liz Musgrove is promoted from the bench to start on the wing. There is also one positional change as Evie Gallagher moves from number 8 to openside flanker. Lisa Thomson is poised to […]

Coreen Grant is tackled by Sarah Bern 25/3/2023

30 Mar 2023 - Scotland Women

Scotland team named for Wales test

Easson has opted for continuity in his selection, giving the side a chance to build upon some encouraging displays in last weekend’s defeat to England. Rachel Malcolm leads the team from blindside flanker, with Rachel McLachlan on the openside and Evie Gallagher completing the back row at No 8. Lyndsay O’ Donnell and Louise McMillan […]

England v Scotland – Women’s U20 International

25 Mar 2023 - Scotland Women

MATCH REPORT: England U20 66-19 Scottish Futures

England opened the scoring with as Amy Dale crashed over the line on the back of a strong driving maul [5-0]. It wasn’t long until England were back on the scoreboard, as a break from Maisy Allen saw the back-rower sprint down the pitch to score, with Lizzy Duffy adding the extras [12-0]. Scotland got […]

23 Mar 2023 - Scotland Teams

Scotland team named for TikTok Six Nations opener

Francesca McGhie will make her Scotland debut on the left wing, fresh from her involvement with Scotland development side ‘The Thistles’ in the recent inaugural Celtic Challenge, with centre Beth Blacklock in line to make her debut off the bench. In the front row, Lana Skeldon starts at hooker with Leah Bartlett, loosehead prop and […]

TikTok Women’s Six Nations – Scotland v England

23 Mar 2023 - Scotland Teams

2024 TikTok Women’s Six Nations fixtures confirmed

Scotland will kick off next season’s tournament away to Wales on Saturday, 23 March at 4.45pm. A week later Bryan Easson’s side will take on France in their first home match of the championship at 2.15pm. After a fallow week, England will travel to Scotland for their second successive home match, mirroring the schedule for […]

Scotland Women’s Rugby Under-18 Headshots

17 Mar 2023 - Scotland Women

Scotland U18 Women squad announced as Six Nations festival approaches

The 2023 Festival takes place at Wellington College, England and runs from 7-15 April. Head Coach Duncan Harrison has named a 28-player squad for the U18 programme. The selection comes after the Girls’ Regional Game Series in January, where players were split into five regions and played each other weekly. After naming his squad, Duncan […]

13 Mar 2023 - Scotland Women

Scotland squad announced for the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations

The squad, comprising 21 forwards and 15 backs, will be led once again by Rachel Malcolm, with Loughborough Lightning teammate Helen Nelson named as vice-captain.Easson has selected seven uncapped players in the squad, with five of those players recently featuring in the inaugural Celtic Challenge competition.Forwards Erinn Foley and Emma Turner have been rewarded for […]

25 Feb 2023 - Clubs & Schools

MATCH REPORT: The Thistles v Combined Provinces

Combined Provinces were quick off the mark and were first on the scoreboard as Aoife Wafer dotted down behind the posts, with Dannah O’Brien adding the extras [0-7]. The visitors were able to extend their early lead on the 14th minute as hooker Deirbhile Nic a Bhaird crashed down under the posts to score, with […]

24 Feb 2023 - Clubs & Schools

The Thistles side named for Celtic Challenge finale

Cruikshank has made five alterations to the back division, as Sky Phimister and Ceitidh Ainsworth are promoted from the bench to right wing and stand-off respectively, while Fran McGhie returns from injury to start on the left wing. Shona Campbell joins the fold after being released by GB 7s this weekend and will partner captain […]