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21 Sep 2023 - Uncategorized

Clean Sport Module reminder ahead of Clean Sport Weekend at Rugby World Cup 2023

The module is available via SCRUMS, and outlines the importance of players competing in clean sport. It also provides clear guidance for players and those around them on the risks and potential consequences of supplementation so that coaches and parents can support players in making informed choices. So far, close to 500 people have completed […]

30 Aug 2023 - Obituary

Obituary: Aileen McLauchlan

Sadly, after a long illness, Aileen died peacefully in her sleep overnight Monday/Tuesday on the island of Islay. Our thoughts are with Ian, his family and friends at this time. Aileen’s funeral will take place at the Round Church, 45 Main St, Bowmore, Isle of Islay PA43 7JJ at 11.30am on Friday 8 September.

10 Aug 2023 - Uncategorized

Ritchie returns as captain for second France fixture

Following Scotland clinching the victory last weekend at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, try scorer Schoeman returns as loosehead prop with WP Nel and George Turner in fresh at tighthead and hooker. Richie Gray and Grant Gilchrist continue in the second row, whilst there is change on both flanks with captain Ritchie coming in at blindside flanker […]

6 Aug 2023 - Scotland Men

Rugby World Cup Training Squad Update

Stafford McDowall, Adam Hastings, Cameron Henderson and Kyle Rowe have returned to their clubs ahead of the match against France in St. Etienne next Saturday and the Rugby World Cup squad being named on Wednesday 16 August. Updated Scotland training squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 Forwards Ewan Ashman (Edinburgh Rugby) 8 caps Jamie Bhatti […]

4 Aug 2023 - Uncategorized

Final weekend of FOSROC Academy inter-region fixtures

U16 and U18 sides have played each other for the previous two weekends at Bridgehaugh, Stirling. The results last Sunday were as follows: Borders & East Lothian U16 Whites 15-40 Glasgow & the West U16 Whites Edinburgh U16 Knights 20-30 Caledonia U16 Saltires Edinburgh U16 Cannons 30-25 Caledonia U16 Thistles Borders & East Lothian U16 […]

22 Jul 2023 - FOSROC Academy

FOSROC Academy returns to action in Stirling

Six fixtures will take place across the day at Bridgehaugh, with the first kick off at 12pm. Two teams have been selected from each region at U16 level, and one team selected at U18 level. Further rounds of fixtures will take place on 30 July and 7 August. Players from the U18 sides will also […]

21 Jul 2023 - Uncategorized

Statement from Scottish Rugby Limited & Scottish Rugby Union Boards

The external review was undertaken by Pinsent Masons LLP, following its instruction in the summer of 2022. The review’s scope included – but was not limited to – examining some specific questions and allegations raised either directly to Scottish Rugby or through the media. Siobhan’s passing is the subject of an ongoing investigation by the […]

12 Jun 2023 - Obituary

Obituary: Ronnie Lamb

Ronald Hunter Lamb was educated at Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh and went on to read geography and public and social administration/business studies at St Edmund Hall, Oxford University from 1961-65. He won three Blues in the 1962, 1963 and 1964 Varsity matches and was part of a strong Scottish contingent during that period at […]

23 May 2023 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby part of the team for UKAD’s Clean Sport Week

UK Anti-Doping’s (UKAD) national awareness week, Clean Sport Week will run this year from 22 – 26 May and ‘Teamwork in Clean Sport’ is the theme. Scottish Rugby is ensuring all its athletes are prepared for matches by delivering anti-doping education training. This season 614 players and support personnel have attended either a 100% Me […]

20 Apr 2023 - Corporate

John Jeffrey steps down as Chair of Scottish Rugby LTD

The former international, who played for Scotland between 1984 and 1991 and was a key figure in Scotland’s Five Nations Grand Slam in 1990, has been chair of Scottish Rugby Ltd for three years. On Wednesday night, he informed the board of the Scottish Rugby Union, the custodian body which represents Scottish rugby clubs […]