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26 Dec 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

‘World-class’ Schoeman pens long-term extension

Schoeman, 30, has been a cornerstone of both club and country since joining the capital side in 2018, solidifying his status as a fan favourite from the moment he arrived in Edinburgh. The prop qualified for Scotland through residency in 2021 and has since developed into one of the best looseheads in world rugby, earning […]

21 Dec 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Celtic Challenge 2024/25: Round 1 Review

Despite a dominant start from Glasgow, the hosts turned the tide with an impressive attacking display. Glasgow struck early, with Sky Phimister scoring under the posts, converted by Lisa Martin, who also added a penalty to make it 10-0 within 15 minutes. Edinburgh responded through Hannah Walker’s try, converted by Lucy MacRae, before Walker capitalized […]

20 Dec 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Teams Confirmed for 1872 Cup Opener

The winger is one of 13 internationals named in the starting XV for the latest instalment of Scotland’s oldest rugby rivalry, as he lines up for his first appearance since scoring a brace of tries in September’s victory over Benetton at Scotstoun. Tickets are still available at glasgowwarriors.org. Jamie Bhatti is the sole survivor in […]

20 Dec 2024 - Glasgow Warriors

Match Preview Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh Rugby

Glasgow Warriors, URC Champions, winners of the Scottish Italian Shield and most importantly for this weekend, defending consecutive 1872 Cup wins. Click HERE to get your tickets! After a two-week European break, the United Rugby Championship is back for the festive derbies. Glasgow had two strong performances in the Champions Cup with a win over […]

19 Dec 2024 - Scotland U20

Ventisei to captain Scotland U20 in friendly against Wales

Glasgow Warriors centre Johnny Ventisei will captain the side. Ventisei was part of the 2024 World Rugby U20 Trophy winning squad in summer and captained the Combined Academies against Ulster Development earlier this season. Two players who were involved in Scotland U20’s development side against Wales last weekend, Keita Ando and Ollie McKenna, start in […]

19 Dec 2024 - Glasgow Warriors

Fagerson signs new multi-year deal with Glasgow Warriors

The 28-year-old – who brought up 150 appearances in a Glasgow jersey in the opening match of the 2024/25 campaign away to Ulster – follows in the footsteps of fellow Scotland stars Sione Tuipulotu, Kyle Steyn and Stafford McDowall in pledging his future to the club, as preparations intensify for Glasgow’s biggest-ever night out at […]

19 Dec 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Aberdeen Grammar Rugby secure £250,000 towards new 3G pitch

The quarter of a million-pound award comes from the Growth and Participation Fund – part of the Government’s grant funding given to Scottish Rugby during Covid-19. Grammar are one of two successful applicants to the major capital investment fund – one of two strands underneath the Growth and Participation Fund – this year. The other […]

16 Dec 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Van der Merwe Commits to the Capital

The deal will see one of world rugby’s most exciting and dangerous attacking threats remain in the Scottish capital until Rugby World Cup 2027 at least. Van der Merwe’s extension is a major coup for the capital club, fending off interest from teams worldwide, with Scotland’s current top try-scorer delighted to be staying at a […]

13 Dec 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Youth Cup Finals take centre stage on Sunday

For all team sheets (accurate as at 5pm Friday), please head here. U16 Girls Cup: 11am KO, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Biggar v Cambuslang (broadcast live on YT) Both teams come into this final as high scorers, with Biggar winning last weekend’s semi-final against Stirling County 38-26 and Cambuslang overcoming Dundee 54-24. Biggar have put forward […]

13 Dec 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Cougars to host reigning champions Stirling in final

The 1:30pm game will be live streamed on scottishrugby.org from 1:20pm onwards for those unable to make it to Union Park in person. Cougars go into the final unbeaten in 14 matches – the entire league season, which includes two wins over their opponents Stirling. Those were a 34-22 victory in round four, and subsequently […]