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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 […]

31 May 2022 - Corporate

Scottish Rugby hosts largest Game Development Conference

Over 250 coaches and match officials from across the domestic game in Scotland engaged in interactive workshops on a range of topics such as using video game design in session planning, managing distractions as a referee, plus practical sessions on the International pitch breaking-down technical aspects of attack and defence. Highlights from the conference included […]

31 May 2022 - Clubs & Schools

Scottish Rugby unveils season structure revamp for women’s domestic game

The decision to explore and consult on changes to existing playing structures was prompted by the continued growth in women’s teams and player numbers across the country. The consultation involved 48 clubs, three universities and two referee societies currently delivering to or supporting rugby programmes across the women’s game. These groups were invited to complete […]

5 May 2022 - BT Murrayfield

Scottish Rugby to broadcast Silver Saturday

Three games will feature at the Silver Saturday event, hosted at BT Murrayfield: National Bowl (12pm KO): Greenock v Cartha Queen’s Park 2XV (Referee, Yvonne Tunnicliff) National Plate (2.30pm KO): Ayr v Biggar (Referee, Allana McLean) Sarah Beaney Cup (5pm): Watsonian FC v Hillhead Jordanhill (Referee, Mary Pringle) An all Women refereeing team will lead […]

Saltire Energy Caledonia Cup – Youth Rugby Finals Day

14 Apr 2022 - Clubs & Schools

Caledonia Youth Cup finals set to take place in Aberdeen

A total of 30 teams from across the Caledonia region will congregate in Aberdeen. The sides have competed in a series of regional leagues and then Cup, Shield, and Bowl knockout rounds, culminating in 24 boys’ and 6 girls’ teams reaching Sunday’s Finals Day event. The series of games will be played in three intervals, […]

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15 Mar 2022 - Corporate

Funding for club rugby during Covid-19 pandemic

As public health restrictions enter, what is hopefully, their final phase two years on from the first national lockdowns and suspension of all community rugby, a table outlining how Scottish Rugby has provided financial support to the clubs, and how this was distributed, is now available. During the pandemic Scottish Rugby provided the clubs with […]

24 Jan 2022 - Clubs & Schools

Saltire Energy Caledonia Cup returns

This year’s competition is sponsored and supported by Saltire Energy, which joined Scottish Rugby as a partner on a three-year deal in July 2021. The Saltire Energy Caledonia Cup competition celebrates Girls and Boys rugby across Scottish Rugby’s Caledonia Region (Caledonia North and Caledonia Midlands), providing the young players with enhanced development opportunities in an […]