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28 Mar 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Pete Horne, Pieter de Villiers headlining CGC guest speakers

Headlining the plethora of talented rugby professionals delivering on the day are Pete Horne and Pieter de Villiers, Scotland men’s national team assistant coaches. The conference will be hosted by Caroline Blair – host of the official Scottish Rugby Podcast – which will include sessions for club, school, society coaches, match officials, leaders and volunteers. […]

28 Mar 2024 - Scotland Women

McMillan to reach appearance milestone against France

After coming on for Sarah Bonar in the win against Wales, McMillan will start in the second row alongside Emma Wassell. Having impressed on debut last weekend, Alex Stewart and Evie Gallagher join captain Rachel Malcolm in an unchanged back row. Elis Martin makes her first start for Scotland, coming into the front row at […]

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26 Mar 2024 - Scotland Men

WP Nel announces retirement from rugby

A 2012 signing for Edinburgh Rugby, for whom he recently made his 200th appearance in the URC game against Stormers in Cape Town, the 37-year-old Nel earned a first taste of international rugby three years later, against Italy in Turin, having qualified to play for Scotland on residency grounds. He went on to feature at the […]

26 Mar 2024 - Clubs & Schools

West Youth Cup sees 16 finals played across the region

It was the highlight of the 16 finals played across the breadth of the region over the weekend across the Under-15, 16 and 18 age groups. Marr College was represented in four finals on the day, winning the U15 Shield 43-25 over East Kilbride alongside the U18 Cup. West of Scotland participated in three finals, […]

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26 Mar 2024 - Scotland Teams

U18 Men squad announced for 2024 Six Nations festival

A 26-player squad, captained by Joe Roberts of Robert Gordon’s College and Dundee Rugby, head to Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi to play three games across eight days. Scotland start against Georgia U18 on Saturday 30 March (kick off 11am), before facing England U18 on Wednesday 3 April (kick off 1.15pm). Their festival finishes against Italy U18 […]

25 Mar 2024 - Uncategorized

Tennent’s and Scottish Rugby’s partnership to strengthen in new deal.

Scotland’s best-selling beer, which has been a longstanding supporter of Scottish sport, has been partnering Scottish Rugby in many forms since 2012. Since their first involvement the partnership has continued to grow – becoming the official beer, lager, and cider partner in 2018, allowing for investment at all levels of the game. The partnership will […]

25 Mar 2024 - Clubs & Schools

East Youth Cup shared for first time in recent history

Currie and Linlithgow will this year share custody of the Under-18 East Youth Cup after their match finished 29-29 at the Hive Stadium. The East Youth Cup finals consisted of five matches, played at the Hive and Scottish Gas Murrayfield’s back pitches, and all were tight affairs. The largest margin between competing teams was just […]

25 Mar 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Saltire Energy Caledonia Cup: Stirling take home four trophies

The Girls Under-18 Cup was decided after Stirling County RFC grabbed their game against Garioch RFC by the scruff of the neck, taking the match by 16 points in a 40-24 scoreline. Thousands of spectators turned out to enjoy the Saltire Energy Caledonia Cup youth finals at Countesswells Fields in Aberdeen. The day saw nearly […]

25 Mar 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Inter-District Championship: Glasgow go top after round one

It was second half substitutions that made the difference in the end. Glasgow & The West head coach Kenny Diffenthal brought on halfback partners Andrew Goudie and Robbie Baird, as well as prop Alex Apthorpe, which had almost immediate effect as Apthorpe and Baird both scored decisive tries. Caledonia Reds head coach Colin Sangster gave […]

22 Mar 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Inter-District Championships: Caley Reds defending crown in round one

Meanwhile, Edinburgh and the South will face off in round one in Musselburgh. Last year’s revitalisation of the IDC spurred a new wave of interest in the provincial game, with thousands of supporters turning out to attend midweek matches. After a 20-plus year hiatus, the IDC was revived in season 2022/23 following a motion at […]