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8 Jul 2022 - Uncategorized

Team Scotland announce 7s squads for 2022 Commonwealth Games

Lee Jones is set for a remarkable fourth Games, having represented his country in Delhi (2010), Glasgow (2014) and the Gold Coast (2018) iterations already. Lisa Thomson, an Olympian for Team GB last year in Tokyo, will complete an impressive Games double with her selection for Head Coach Scott Forrest’s Scotland Women. Fellow Olympians Alec […]

8 Jul 2022 - Uncategorized

Peterson poised for prolonged pedal

Tom, the former Scotland captain and a member of Scottish Rugby’s Hall of Fame, died from bowel cancer in April. He was just 50. Now Andy Peterson, 55, who hails from Ardnamurchan and who lost his father, also to the condition, is getting on his bike for the marathon effort with all proceeds going to […]

7 Jul 2022 - Uncategorized

Join Al Kellock and Sir Chris Hoy on fundraising cycle for Social Bite and Tom Smith

The event takes place on Sunday 4 September and encompasses either a 60-mile, 20-mile or three mile fundraising cycle, which is being led out by Sir Chris Hoy and former Scotland and Glasgow Warriors captain, Al Kellock, along with a host of other famous faces. All three routes finish at the home of Scottish Rugby, […]

7 Jul 2022 - Uncategorized

Hamish Watson to make 50th appearance for Scotland

Watson made his debut for Scotland in 2015 against Italy and has since gone on to start 43 times, scoring six tries. He has recovered from injury which ruled him out of last week’s first Test. Rory Darge made his return from injury in the first test and will make his fourth start for his […]

5 Jul 2022 - Uncategorized

New funding programmes announced for 2022/23 season

This season, the Supporting Clubs Investment Programme (SCIP) will be replaced by a newly developed Club Investment Fund. This new fund will allow for the transition away from SCIP which was put in place to support clubs through the pandemic and the challenges it brought to clubs and communities at the grassroots game in Scotland. […]

5 Jul 2022 - Uncategorized

Four changes for final Under-20 Summer Series fixture against Georgia

Gregor Hiddleston returns to the starting lineup in place of Patrick Harrison, who drops to the bench. He is joined in the front row by Iain Carmichael and Gregor Scougall. The starting second row partnership remains unchanged in the series as Josh Taylor is paired with Max Williamson. In the back row, Liam McConnell continues […]

1 Jul 2022 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby confirms 2022 Club Sustainability Fund awards and reopens scheme for upcoming season

This year’s 12 successful applicants will receive investment towards projects via two funding strands – Capital and Revenue – designed to improve club facilities or allow clubs to employ administrators to support with operational needs. There are seven clubs who will receive over £300,500 via the Capital fund. The clubs will invest their award into […]

30 Jun 2022 - Uncategorized

Scottish Government announces support for Scotland Women ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2021

The £144,352 has been allocated by Scottish Government to both support costs to help the team prepare and underpin a promotional campaign to inspire young players in Scotland through the team’s involvement in the global competition. Government support will enable Scottish Rugby to enhance the work it is doing on and off the field in […]

30 Jun 2022 - Uncategorized

Gilchrist to lead Scotland in first Test against Argentina

The occasion will mark an already memorable year in the dark blue jersey for Gilchrist having made his 50th Scotland appearance in February against Wales. He will start the match alongside Jonny Gray in the second row. In the back row, Luke Crosbie is named following his stint as captain of Scotland A against Chile […]

30 Jun 2022 - Uncategorized

Scotland’s Summer Tests On Sale Now

Scotland’s schedule will begin with a Test against USA, who are currently ranked fifth in the World Rugby rankings, at the DAM Health Stadium in Edinburgh on Saturday 27 August (kick-off time to be confirmed). The Eagles have recently returned to home soil following the conclusion of the 2022 Pacific Four Series in New Zealand, […]