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29 Jun 2022 - Uncategorized

Murray makes seven changes to U20 side to face Italy

Murray has made seven changes to his starting line-up who were defeated by Wales in the opening round. Gabe Jones (Brunel University/Ealing Trailfinders) earns his first start for the national age-grade side at full-back after impressing from the bench last time out. He will be joined in the back line by Ayrshire Bulls Andy Stirrat […]

24 Jun 2022 - Uncategorized

Three debuts as Murray names squad for Summer Series opener

Flanker Rhys Tait continues as captain, having led the side in the recent 2022 Under-20 Six Nations. Ali Rogers packs down at loosehead alongside hooker Gregor Hiddleston and tighthead Callum Norrie. Josh Taylor and Max Williamson, who started together in Scotland’s last Under-20 Six Nations game against Ireland, will continue in the second row. Captain […]

23 Jun 2022 - Uncategorized

Luke Crosbie to captain Scotland A in Chile

Crosbie, 25, made his Scotland debut against Tonga last year and will partner Ben Muncaster who will pull on his first senior Scotland jersey having graduated from Scotland Under-20s and impressed with Edinburgh Rugby last season. Glasgow Warriors back rower Matt Fagerson makes his return from injury and will start the match at number 8. […]

23 Jun 2022 - Uncategorized

CEO Mark Dodson to lead Scottish Rugby through to 2025

The Board of Scottish Rugby was unanimous in its decision to extend Dodson’s contract, which was due to end in December 2023, by a further 18 months until June 2025. The new agreement will enable Scottish Rugby to draw on Dodson’s extensive rugby and business experience, developed over 12-years leading the executive team at BT […]

22 Jun 2022 - Uncategorized

Lawson and Dods appointed as Specialist Skills Coaches

Scott Lawson has been appointed as the specialist skills coach in throwing whilst Craig Dods will provide specialist coaching in kicking. Both Lawson and Dods will start their new roles next month, reporting directly to Scottish Rugby’s Head of Player Transition, Kenny Murray. These two new full-time roles have been created to ensure that Scotland’s […]

22 Jun 2022 - Uncategorized

Scotland Women 7s squad announced for Rugby Europe series

Scotland will travel to Lisbon later this week for the first leg of the series, with the side joining Germany, Ireland, Spain and Romania in Pool B. Scotland’s first match on Saturday will see the side face Germany (11.06am BST), before taking on Ireland later in the afternoon (1.36pm BST). Their final match on Saturday […]

21 Jun 2022 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby confirms 2022/23 domestic season fixtures

Women’s Tennent’s Leagues Kicking-off proceedings this season are the women’s Tennent’s leagues which have recently been restructured following consultation with clubs and societies. The women’s National leagues will begin slightly earlier than the previous season, with a start date of 20 August 2022. As per the outcome of the consultation, the Premiership league has been […]

20 Jun 2022 - Uncategorized

Scotland squad named for U20 Summer Series

Murray’s squad travel to Italy today to take part in the age-grade competition which will run from Friday 24 June to Tuesday 12 July, with all of Scotland’s fixtures taking place at Stadio Di Monigo, Treviso home to Benetton Rugby. Within the 32-man squad there is a split of 18 forwards and 14 backs featuring […]

16 Jun 2022 - Uncategorized

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 […]

15 Jun 2022 - Uncategorized

Farndale announced as Sustainability Ambassador

Farndale, 28, will begin a Masters course on sustainability at Cambridge University in September and his new role will allow him to take his learnings from the Cambridge course and help implement them within Scottish Rugby. Farndale takes up the role with Scottish Rugby’s Board looking to sign up to the United Nations Sport for […]