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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, […]

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 […]