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Scotland Women team for WXV Global Series finale confirmed Scotland Women Scotland Women team for WXV Global Series finale confirmed

Three changes have been made to the Scotland Women starting XV by interim Head Coach Dave Butcher for the final WXV Global Series match against Australia in Canberra (kick-off 9.30am (BST)/7.30pm (AEDT) – live on RugbyPass TV.

Tue 20 Oct 2026 Josie Symonds appointed Head of Athletic Performance for inaugural Women’s British & Irish Lions tour Scotland Women Josie Symonds appointed Head of Athletic Performance for inaugural Women’s British & Irish Lions tour

Scottish Rugby can today confirm that Scotland Women's Head of Athletic Performance Josie Symonds has been appointed in the same role for the inaugural Women's British & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in 2027.

Tue 20 Oct 2026
Melrose Rugby Claim Borders Derby Victory Over Hawick RFC Cup & Competitions Melrose Rugby Claim Borders Derby Victory Over Hawick RFC

Round Seven of the Arnold Clark Men’s Premiership took place across a sunny October weekend, with Scottish Rugby’s Match of the Week heading to The Greenyards for a hard-fought Borders derby between Melrose Rugby and Hawick RFC.

Tue 20 Oct 2026 Glasgow Warriors run in seven tries to beat Sale Sharks Glasgow Warriors Men Glasgow Warriors run in seven tries to beat Sale Sharks

Glasgow Warriors ran in seven tries to claim a bonus-point victory in their opening Investec Champions Cup clash of the 2026/27 season, earning a 47-27 victory over Sale Sharks at the Corpacq Stadium.

Sat 17 Oct 2026
Match Report: Australia 56-12 Scotland Scotland Women Match Report: Australia 56-12 Scotland Sat 17 Oct 2026 Toulon sink Edinburgh in Challenge Cup opener Edinburgh Rugby Men Toulon sink Edinburgh in Challenge Cup opener Fri 16 Oct 2026 Josh Kerr to deliver match ball at Scotland v New Zealand Scotland Men Josh Kerr to deliver match ball at Scotland v New Zealand Fri 16 Oct 2026
Scotland Women Lana Skeldon ready for Australia rematch 15 Oct 2026 Cup & Competitions Melrose Rugby Celebrate 150th Season Ahead of Borders Derby 15 Oct 2026 Player Pathway Former Scotland Women international Caity Mattinson appointed as Pathways Skills Coach 15 Oct 2026 Scotland Women Two changes made as Scotland Women take on Australia in Sydney 14 Oct 2026 7s Young GHA prospect reflects on Sevens experience in Kenya 14 Oct 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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Scotland Women team for WXV Global Series finale confirmed Scotland Women Scotland Women team for WXV Global Series finale confirmed 20 Oct 2026 Josie Symonds appointed Head of Athletic Performance for inaugural Women’s British & Irish Lions tour Scotland Women Josie Symonds appointed Head of Athletic Performance for inaugural Women’s British & Irish Lions tour 20 Oct 2026 Match Report: Australia 56-12 Scotland Scotland Women Match Report: Australia 56-12 Scotland 17 Oct 2026 Josh Kerr to deliver match ball at Scotland v New Zealand Scotland Men Josh Kerr to deliver match ball at Scotland v New Zealand 16 Oct 2026 Lana Skeldon ready for Australia rematch Scotland Women Lana Skeldon ready for Australia rematch 15 Oct 2026 Two changes made as Scotland Women take on Australia in Sydney Scotland Women Two changes made as Scotland Women take on Australia in Sydney 14 Oct 2026 Young GHA prospect reflects on Sevens experience in Kenya 7s Young GHA prospect reflects on Sevens experience in Kenya 14 Oct 2026 Scotland’s next generation handed momentous debuts Scotland Men U20 Scotland’s next generation handed momentous debuts 14 Oct 2026 2027 Under-20s Men’s Six Nations fixtures announced Scotland Men U20 2027 Under-20s Men’s Six Nations fixtures announced 13 Oct 2026 Women’s Under-21s Tri-Nations Review Scotland Women U20 Women’s Under-21s Tri-Nations Review 13 Oct 2026

Community Game

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Melrose Rugby Claim Borders Derby Victory Over Hawick RFC Cup & Competitions Melrose Rugby Claim Borders Derby Victory Over Hawick RFC 20 Oct 2026 Melrose Rugby Celebrate 150th Season Ahead of Borders Derby Cup & Competitions Melrose Rugby Celebrate 150th Season Ahead of Borders Derby 15 Oct 2026 Former Scotland Women international Caity Mattinson appointed as Pathways Skills Coach Player Pathway Former Scotland Women international Caity Mattinson appointed as Pathways Skills Coach 15 Oct 2026 Watsonian FC Impress as the Arnold Clark Women’s Premiership Race Takes Shape Cup & Competitions Watsonian FC Impress as the Arnold Clark Women’s Premiership Race Takes Shape 13 Oct 2026 Megan Gaffney Looks Back on Her Rugby Journey Ahead of Watsonian FC v Biggar RFC Cup & Competitions Megan Gaffney Looks Back on Her Rugby Journey Ahead of Watsonian FC v Biggar RFC 9 Oct 2026 The Scottish Gas Energy for Tomorrow Fund launched to power the future of community rugby Area Development The Scottish Gas Energy for Tomorrow Fund launched to power the future of community rugby 8 Oct 2026 League Tables Taking Shape as Teams Battle for Position Cup & Competitions League Tables Taking Shape as Teams Battle for Position 6 Oct 2026 Stuart Allison Ready to Lead Watsonian FC in Edinburgh Derby Cup & Competitions Stuart Allison Ready to Lead Watsonian FC in Edinburgh Derby 1 Oct 2026 Vikki Mackay – giving the ultimate gift of life Area Development Vikki Mackay – giving the ultimate gift of life 1 Oct 2026 House of Hope working with Scottish Rugby for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Scotland Women House of Hope working with Scottish Rugby for Breast Cancer Awareness Month 1 Oct 2026

Scottish Rugby Corporate

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Alan Lynn joins Scottish Rugby as High-Performance Coach Development Lead Appointments Alan Lynn joins Scottish Rugby as High-Performance Coach Development Lead 28 Aug 2026 Statement from the Chair of Scottish Rugby Limited Governance Statement from the Chair of Scottish Rugby Limited 30 Jul 2026 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