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13 Oct 2022 - Uncategorized

Scotland team named for Australia test

Rachel McLachlan and Emma Orr return to the fold at openside flanker and outside centre respectively, while there is one positional change as Hannah Smith moves to the left wing. Easson said: “We haven’t faced Australia before so it’s going to be a different contest to last weekend. “With a six-day turnaround, we’ve had a […]

Rugby World Cup 2021 Captains’ photocall

7 Oct 2022 - Scotland Women

Scotland team named for Rugby World Cup 2021 opener

Easson has named a settled team for this weekend’s match, with 13 of the starting line-up retaining their place from Scotland’s last game against USA in August. The front-row sees hooker Lana Skeldon pack down alongside Molly Wright and Christine Belisle, while Emma Wassell links up with Sarah Bonar in the second-row. Number 8 Jade […]

27 Sep 2022 - Scotland Women

Princess Royal sends best wishes to Scotland RWC squad

The Scotland squad have arrived safely in New Zealand ahead of next month’s Rugby World Cup. And as they left Edinburgh, they received a good luck message that underlined the support they are receiving. Scottish Rugby’s patron, HRH The Princess Royal, wrote to players and management wishing them “the best of fortune.” In the letter, […]

23 Sep 2022 - Scotland Women

232 and counting

Scotland Women end a 12 year wait when they fly out today to compete in the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. But another initiative – in the making long before their last appearance in the global showpiece of the game in England in 2010 – has also been completed. Taking pride of place in […]

15 Sep 2022 - Scotland Women

Scotland squad named for Rugby World Cup 2021

The squad comprises of an equal split of 16 forwards and 16 backs, with the tournament marking the first ever Rugby World Cup experience for the entire squad, Scotland having made their last appearance at the showpiece event 12 years ago. Rachel Malcolm will continue captaincy duties throughout the tournament – a role which the […]

16 Jun 2022 - Corporate

Scottish Rugby launches transformational Women and Girls’ Strategy

Scottish Rugby is targeting the opportunities women’s rugby presents having previously identified it as one of three strategic priorities in its 2021-2024 Corporate Strategy, entitled ‘Wellbeing, Women and Winning’ launched last year. Built on the incredible work that has gone on in the club and international game over the last three decades by the pioneers […]