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13 Aug 2025 - Obituary

Obituary: David Milne

In Scottish rugby folklore, David was a pivotal member of the three bears. Alongside his brothers, Iain (older) and Kenny (younger), he was on the left of a truly formidable front-row that will forever be part of the rich history of Heriot’s rugby club. While Iain and Kenny were both Scotland internationalists, Iain going on […]

13 Aug 2025 - Obituary

Obituary: Gordon Connell

Connell, Trinity Accies first and, thus far, only Scotland internationalist, won five caps for the national team between 1968 and 1970. He marked his debut against England at Murrayfield in March 1968 with one of the most quick-witted drop-goals the stadium had ever witnessed. Bill McMurtrie, writing in the Glasgow Herald, said: “Well-controlled rucking made […]

13 Aug 2025 - Women's Rugby World Cup

New Look Celtic Challenge Finals Reflect Rising Women’s Rugby World Cup Influence

Introducing knock-out rugby for the first time, the league will kick off on Saturday 20 December 2025, with the traditional 10-round league season, culminating in a high-stakes semi-finals and the inaugural Celtic Challenge Final. Following three seasons of impressive growth, rising stars, and record-breaking performances, the Celtic Challenge has established itself as a pivotal competition […]

12 Aug 2025 - Edinburgh Rugby

Back Edinburgh Rugby in 2025/26 with exclusive grassroots offers!

Whether you’re a player at a local club or a coach managing a school team, these offers are designed to make it easier and more affordable for you to experience the excitement of URC and Champions Cup rugby at Hive Stadium. Edinburgh Rugby Player Pass: A Season Ticket for just £99 The Edinburgh Rugby Player Pass is […]

12 Aug 2025 - Clubs & Schools

Blockbuster beginnings for Arnold Clark Women’s Premiership season

The 2025/26 campaign has a lot to live up to after she dramatic and enthralling end to the previous season, where a try with just four minutes left on the clock saw Corstorphine Cougars defeat reigning champions Stirling County 22-20 in the final at Union Park.  Biggar join the Premiership this season, having topped the […]

11 Aug 2025 - Scotland Women

Scotland Women Sent Off in Style 

Held in the historic St. Salvator’s Quad at the University of St. Andrews, Send-Off Sounds was truly a one-of-a-kind event for our national team. Scottish Rugby invited friends and family of the team, as well as a select number of Scotland Supporters Club members who were lucky enough to attend the evening. Scottish Rugby and […]

5 Aug 2025 - Scottish Gas Murrayfield

Oasis Live ’25 arrives in Edinburgh!

The band ended years of feverish speculation with last year’s confirmation of a run of UK and Ireland shows, forming the domestic leg of the Oasis Live ’25 world tour. Shows have already taken place in Cardiff, London and Manchester, with Dublin to follow a week later. The band will then embark on the international […]

7 Aug 2025 - Women's Rugby World Cup

Scotland squad named for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

Captain Rachel Malcolm leads a selection comprising 18 forwards and 14 backs for a Pool B campaign that will see Scotland face Wales, Fiji and Canada. Flanker Malcolm is one of 21 players to have appeared at the previous Rugby World Cup, played in 2022. The remaining forwards selected for their second Rugby World Cup […]

5 Aug 2025 - Women's Rugby World Cup

Scotland Women v England 2026: Closing in on crowd record!

It’s only been eight weeks since it was announced that Scotland’s game against England in the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations is moving from Hive Stadium to Scottish Gas Murrayfield, but already the crowd is the second-highest ever for a home game and well on the way to becoming the highest ever – nine months […]

1 Aug 2025 - Scotland Teams

New away kit inspired by the wilds of Scotland

For the away kit, that will be worn by Scotland Men against USA in the Quilter Nations Series, the chosen colour is a range of purple shades, a nod to the wilds of Scotland. The 2025/26 Scotland away shirt features a crew neck and is predominantly a light shade of purple inspired by heather flowers. Darker […]