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20 Nov 2024 - Uncategorized

Celtic Challenge 2024/25 fixtures announced

The season kicks off with three home derbies, including Edinburgh Rugby v Glasgow Warriors at Hive Stadium on Friday, 20 December 2024 (kick-off 7.35pm). Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors will next face Brython Thunder and Wolfhound respectively, with Edinburgh hosting at Hive and Glasgow traveling to Kingspan Stadium on Saturday 4 January. Both sides will […]

12 Nov 2024 - Uncategorized

Independent Disciplinary update: Scott Cummings Decision

The independent Disciplinary Committee was chaired by Rhian Williams (Wales), joined by former international referee Donal Courtney (Ireland) and former international player Olly Kohn (Wales). Having accepted that the act of foul play justified the red card and by applying World Rugby’s sanctioning provisions, the Disciplinary Committee determined that whilst reckless, the low-range entry point […]

28 Oct 2024 - Uncategorized

Obituary: Ken Macaulay

Ken was awarded a retrospective Scotland cap in February after a lifetime of service to the game. “Ken was a big man, with an out-going personality. His passion for rugby knew no bounds,” declared Scottish Rugby President, Colin Rigby this afternoon. “He took immense pride in being awarded a Scotland cap and was determined to […]

22 Oct 2024 - Uncategorized

GREGOR TOWNSEND LAUNCHES SCOTTISH POPPY APPEAL 2024

He visited Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory at the Poppyscotland site in Edinburgh for a tour of the premises which makes the iconic Scottish poppies, wreaths and other symbols of Remembrance, he also took the opportunity to chat with staff about the importance of the charity. Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory only employs disabled ex-service personnel, breaking […]

7 Oct 2024 - Obituary

Obituary: Ronnie Glasgow

Ronald James Cunningham Glasgow won ten caps for Scotland between 1962 and 1965. He was 31 when he made his international debut against France at Murrayfield in 1962, but it was his display in his second cap, against Wales in Cardiff three weeks later, that cemented his place in Scottish Rugby folklore. Pictured: The Scotland […]

2 Oct 2024 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby extend partnership with Macron

As a result, the Macron Hero logo will continue to feature on the shirts of the Scotland national teams, the two Scottish professional clubs (Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby), its youth and age-grade sides and match officials beyond 2030. The relationship was established 15 years ago when Macron announced its first agreement with Scottish rugby […]

1 Oct 2024 - Uncategorized

Updated National Therapeutic Use Exemption pool for 2024/25 season

Scottish Rugby has updated its National Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) Pool for the 24/25 season. With the competition continuing to grow, the Celtic Challenge has been added to the pool for the first time. Players in the below groups will require to apply for a TUE should they need to use medication that is on […]

30 Sep 2024 - Uncategorized

Billy Joel’s first appearance in Edinburgh in 46 Years

Then, on Saturday 21 June, he will take the stage at Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium, his first show in Liverpool for 45 years. As decades pass, Billy Joel’s music remains timeless, and these concerts are set to become part of his enduring legacy. With these being his only European performances in 2025, they are bound to […]

26 Sep 2024 - Uncategorized

Cruikshank joins coaching team under Gallagher High Performance Academy

The fully immersive global development and leadership programme is dedicated to enhancing the prominence of female coaches as we approach Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025. Cruikshank most recently took on the role as Head Coach for Scotland Women U20 team in the Summer Series in Parma, Italy, bringing her extensive coaching experience to the […]

9 Sep 2024 - Uncategorized

CAP 1215: The Challenge

In February of this year, Ken was awarded his Scotland cap retrospectively at a ceremony at Scottish Gas Murrayfield which recognised his selection for a Scotland squad who played a French select team in Bordeaux in April 1980. During the retrospective international cap project, a total of 75 male players were awarded retrospective caps with […]