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21 Jun 2025 - Scotland Teams

Obituary: Ian McLauchlan

Scottish Rugby is immensely saddened to learn of the death yesterday, 20 June, of former Scotland captain, Past President of the SRU and British & Irish Lions loosehead prop, Ian McLauchlan OBE. He was 83. Known throughout the rugby world as Mighty Mouse, Ian McLauchlan displayed characteristics in spades that made him the ultimate rugby […]

28 May 2025 - Uncategorized

Autumn Nations Series: Tickets on Sale

The Autumn Nations Series game against New Zealand has sold out, becoming Scotland’s fastest-selling autumn game ever. Tickets are still available for the other three games – against Argentina, Tonga and USA – for as little as £26.50 (adults) and £13.13 (U18s) with U12s FREE (with a paying adult) for the USA and Tonga game. […]

22 May 2025 - Scotland Teams

Scotland v New Zealand: the most popular Autumn game ever!

Scotland’s game against the All Blacks this November has created an unprecedented demand for tickets. Rugby clubs – whose members have first access to tickets – bought the highest ever number of tickets for an autumn international. The wider public have been just as eager: more packages have already been bought (after three weeks) than […]

19 May 2025 - Scotland Teams

Bill McLaren Foundation launches new bursary scheme for aspiring youngsters

But in order to add longevity to the legacy of the great Bill McLaren, the foundation set up in his name have today [Monday 19 May] announced a series of bursaries designed to give assistance to some of those within the Scottish rugby pathway system who most need it. In conjunction with Scottish Rugby, The […]

London Scottish Football Club v CambridgeRFU Championship

15 May 2025 - Scotland Teams

Norman Sanson receives referee cap

Norman Sanson, proud son of Troon in Ayrshire, was a truly outstanding referee in the 1970s. The cap presentation – following on from similar ceremonies involving Allan Hosie, Hollie Davidson, Mike Adamson, Ken McCartney, Eddie Murray, Iain Ramage, Chuck Muir, Malcolm Changleng, Rob Dickson, Brian Anderson and Jim Fleming – took place at Sanson’s former […]

12 May 2025 - Scotland U20

Louise Dalgliesh named as U20 Head Coach

Dalgliesh brings a wealth of experience and passion to the role, both as a seasoned international player and a rising force in coaching. With 67 caps for Scotland and appearances at the 2006 and 2010 Women’s Rugby World Cups, she has long been a respected figure on the field. Following her playing career, Dalgliesh transitioned […]

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8 May 2025 - Scotland Teams

Farrell names eight Scots in British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia

The three-Test tour, which includes a further seven matches, is the 10th time that the Lions have travelled to face the Wallabies, from an inaugural series in 1899 up to the last time the sides faced off, in 2013. Scottish playing representation in 2025 is spearheaded by Finn Russell, the mercurial Bath Rugby stand-off having […]

5 May 2025 - Scotland Teams

Autumn Nations Series: Tickets on Sale

The Autumn Nations Series game against New Zealand has sold out, becoming Scotland’s fastest-selling autumn game ever. The game had already created unprecedented demand for tickets, with rugby clubs buying the highest ever number of tickets for an autumn international, and more multi-match packages bought than at the same stage for last year’s series. Match […]

Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh Rugby – URC

1 May 2025 - Scotland Teams

Trio of Scottish officials set for summer of international appointments

Davidson will referee South Africa against Italy at Loftus Verfield in Pretoria, fresh from officiating the Springboks last year against Portugal. Hollie will be joined by Mike Adamson and Sam Grove-White in officiating a number of summer internationals this year, with all three involved in England XV v France XV at the Allianz Stadium in […]

2 May 2025 - Scotland Teams

Scotland U16 Women set for international festival in Gala

Each side will play two games of 40 minutes (two 20-minute halves) throughout the day in the Borders. The fixtures are as follows: Scottish Selkies v Scottish Scáthach – kick off 12.30pm Scottish Scáthach v Netherlands – kick off 1.45pm Netherlands v Scottish Selkies – kick off 3pm As part of the U16 Girls Pathway […]