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Gallery: Community Game Conference 2026 Area Development Gallery: Community Game Conference 2026

More than 500 coaches, players, match officials, volunteers and club leaders came together at Scottish Gas Murrayfield for a record-breaking Community Game Conference packed with insight, inspiration and practical learning. From keynote speeches delivered by Paralympian Scott Meenagh, trailblazing referee Sara Cox and former England Women Coach Giselle Mather, to more than 25 hands-on workshops covering coaching, performance, nutrition, leadership and club development.

Mon 25 May 2026 Beattie’s delight as Scottish Thistles triumph in Melrose 7s Beattie’s delight as Scottish Thistles triumph in Melrose

In the Borders sunshine Ciaran Beattie led Scottish Thistles to Melrose Sevens victory for the first time since 2008, defeating Edinburgh Accies 22-10 in the final.

Sat 23 May 2026
Melrose 7s Round-Up 7s Melrose 7s Round-Up

The Scottish Thistles defeated Edinburgh Accies in the men's final to win the Melrose Sevens for the first time since 2008, led by Ciaran Beattie. Claire Cruikshank took charge of the women's team who won three games but lost out on progressing to the final due to points difference.

Sat 23 May 2026 Women’s Scottish Thistles team selected for Melrose Sevens 7s Women’s Scottish Thistles team selected for Melrose Sevens

Claire Cruikshank’s squad has been selected as Scottish Thistles will take part in this year’s Melrose Women’s Sevens.

Fri 22 May 2026
Men’s Scottish Thistles team announced for Melrose Sevens 7s Men’s Scottish Thistles team announced for Melrose Sevens Wed 20 May 2026 Trailblazing referee Sara Cox confirmed for Community Game Conference Area Development Trailblazing referee Sara Cox confirmed for Community Game Conference Tue 19 May 2026 2026/27 Fixtures Confirmed for Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby Edinburgh Rugby Men 2026/27 Fixtures Confirmed for Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby Tue 19 May 2026
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SCOTTISH RUGBY TV

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DOCUMENTARY: Emma Wassell: Laoch Scotland Women DOCUMENTARY: Emma Wassell: Laoch 1 Apr 2026 Nations Championship 2026 Explained Scottish Rugby TV Nations Championship 2026 Explained 14 Jan 2026 Gregor Townsend Reacts to Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw Scottish Rugby TV Gregor Townsend Reacts to Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw 4 Dec 2025 Home Advantage Ep 4 | Falkirk RFC Scottish Rugby TV Home Advantage Ep 4 | Falkirk RFC 13 Nov 2025 Quilter Nations Series 2025: Scotland v New Zealand Highlights Scottish Rugby TV Quilter Nations Series 2025: Scotland v New Zealand Highlights 11 Nov 2025 Scotland Team To Face The All Blacks | Gregor Townsend Interview Scottish Rugby TV Scotland Team To Face The All Blacks | Gregor Townsend Interview 6 Nov 2025 Home Advantage EP 3 | Biggar RFC Scotland Women Home Advantage EP 3 | Biggar RFC 3 Sep 2025 Reflections on an historic win over Wales | Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Scotland Women Reflections on an historic win over Wales | Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 24 Aug 2025 Home Advantage EP 2 | West of Scotland FC Scotland Women Home Advantage EP 2 | West of Scotland FC 22 Aug 2025 Home Advantage Ep1 | Strathmore RFC Scottish Rugby TV Home Advantage Ep1 | Strathmore RFC 9 Jul 2025

SCOTLAND TEAMS

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Beattie’s delight as Scottish Thistles triumph in Melrose 7s Beattie’s delight as Scottish Thistles triumph in Melrose 23 May 2026 Melrose 7s Round-Up 7s Melrose 7s Round-Up 23 May 2026 Women’s Scottish Thistles team selected for Melrose Sevens 7s Women’s Scottish Thistles team selected for Melrose Sevens 22 May 2026 Men’s Scottish Thistles team announced for Melrose Sevens 7s Men’s Scottish Thistles team announced for Melrose Sevens 20 May 2026 Obituary: Scott Hastings Scotland Men Obituary: Scott Hastings 17 May 2026 Report: Ireland Women 54-5 Scotland Women Scotland Women Report: Ireland Women 54-5 Scotland Women 17 May 2026 Ireland v Scotland Women Preview Scotland Women Ireland v Scotland Women Preview 16 May 2026 Two changes for Scotland Women for 2026 Guinness Six Nations Finale Scotland Women Two changes for Scotland Women for 2026 Guinness Six Nations Finale 15 May 2026 50 Days to go until the Nations Championship Scotland Men 50 Days to go until the Nations Championship 15 May 2026 Siobhan Cattigan Trophy Unveiled Scotland Women Siobhan Cattigan Trophy Unveiled 15 May 2026

Community Game

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Gallery: Community Game Conference 2026 Area Development Gallery: Community Game Conference 2026 25 May 2026 Trailblazing referee Sara Cox confirmed for Community Game Conference Area Development Trailblazing referee Sara Cox confirmed for Community Game Conference 19 May 2026 Final programme confirmed for the 2026 Community Game Conference Area Development Final programme confirmed for the 2026 Community Game Conference 13 May 2026 Report: Falkirk RFC 5-45 Gala RFC Cup & Competitions Report: Falkirk RFC 5-45 Gala RFC 9 May 2026 Anya and her dad dare to dream Player Pathway Anya and her dad dare to dream 8 May 2026 Women’s National Bowl Final preview Cup & Competitions Women’s National Bowl Final preview 5 May 2026 Silver Saturday preview Cup & Competitions Silver Saturday preview 24 Apr 2026 Silver Saturday 2026 | Match reports Cup & Competitions Silver Saturday 2026 | Match reports 24 Apr 2026 Silver Saturday finalists confirmed Cup & Competitions Silver Saturday finalists confirmed 20 Apr 2026 Ken Macaulay cup contested for first time Area Development Ken Macaulay cup contested for first time 17 Apr 2026

Scottish Rugby Corporate

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Scottish Rugby – Medical update Appointments Scottish Rugby – Medical update 31 Mar 2026 Scottish Rugby and Halo join forces in new partnership  Scotland Men Scottish Rugby and Halo join forces in new partnership  6 Feb 2026 Scottish Rugby names Sione Fukofuka as Scotland Women Head Coach Appointments Scottish Rugby names Sione Fukofuka as Scotland Women Head Coach 17 Dec 2025 Meet Alex Ross: Scottish Rugby Head of Athletic Performance & Sports Science Appointments Meet Alex Ross: Scottish Rugby Head of Athletic Performance & Sports Science 15 Dec 2025 Scottish Rugby AGM: Leadership terms extended for Board Chairs Governance Scottish Rugby AGM: Leadership terms extended for Board Chairs 27 Nov 2025 World Rugby Experiences Appoints Scottish Rugby Travel as an Official Travel Agent for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, Australia™ Sponsors & Partners World Rugby Experiences Appoints Scottish Rugby Travel as an Official Travel Agent for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, Australia™ 20 Nov 2025 Pringle appointed Scotland U20 head coach Scotland Men U20 Pringle appointed Scotland U20 head coach 18 Nov 2025 Annual Report 2024/25: Scottish Rugby on track to meet financial targets Governance Annual Report 2024/25: Scottish Rugby on track to meet financial targets 12 Nov 2025 Fare play to fans ahead of Quilter Nations Series Sponsors & Partners Fare play to fans ahead of Quilter Nations Series 23 Oct 2025 Scottish Rugby appoints Gemma Fay as first Managing Director of Women’s Rugby Appointments Scottish Rugby appoints Gemma Fay as first Managing Director of Women’s Rugby 23 Oct 2025