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22 May 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Social Return on Investment: Garioch RFC mums returning to rugby

One of the three key pillars shown in the Social Return on Investment (SROI) report is social, of which volunteer contributions make up a large portion. Throughout society, there has long persisted the myth that motherhood and sport are incompatible. Whilst it cannot be denied that it’s a tough gig, an increasing number of women are […]

17 May 2024 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby proud to support Clean Sport Week 2024

UK Anti-Doping’s (UKAD) national awareness week, Clean Sport Week is running this week and ‘Journey to the Podium’ is the theme. Scottish Rugby is ensuring all its athletes are prepared for matches by delivering anti-doping education training. This season 589 players and support personnel have attended either a 100% Me or a Clean Sport workshop. […]

14 May 2024 - Scottish Gas Murrayfield

Dawson’s team making cuts in the right direction

Head Groundsman for the Scottish Gas Murrayfield estate, Jim Dawson, has been working for Scottish Rugby for 13 years and most notably through the transition that saw the Scottish Gas Murrayfield bowl change from a grass to a hybrid pitch in 2014. Recently, Jim and his team of Alex Latto, Callum McMillian and Ben Watt […]

9 May 2024 - Corporate

Saltire Energy announces key extended partnership with Scottish Rugby

Saltire Energy, a leading supplier of drilling tools to the global offshore oil and gas industry, became an Official Partner of Scottish Rugby in 2021 and the extension of the agreement will see the firm continue its support of international matchdays for the Scotland Men’s Team. Importantly to the global family business, the company also […]

8 May 2024 - Scotland U20

Scotland U20 to participate in first ever Women’s Summer Series

Running from 4-14 July 2024, the inaugural development competition will feature all Six Nations teams, and include three competitive match days, designed to offer a new opportunity for international rugby experience. The Women’s Summer Series is intended to offer players a vital new opportunity to graduate through the rugby development pathway, from the U18 level. […]

7 May 2024 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby confirm appointments of key medical positions

Dr David Pugh has been appointed as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Dr Jonathan Hanson will take on the role of Team Doctor for the men’s national team. Both have been actively involved in supporting Scottish Rugby for close to 20 years through consultancy roles as well as regular Team Doctor positions at pro and […]

7 May 2024 - Uncategorized

Hollie Davidson to referee world champion Springboks this summer

Davidson will be joined by Mike Adamson as assistant referee and Andrew McMenemy as TMO for the game in Bloemfontein. The match will mark another major milestone in Davidson’s career which saw her make history earlier this year, becoming the first female to be part of the officiating team in a Guinness Men’s Six Nations […]

6 May 2024 - Obituary

Obituary: Eddie Renwick

Renwick, a prop forward, sustained a catastrophic injury while playing for Jed Thistle against Melrose in November 1988. His father Jimmy said today: “Eddie never once complained about his accident. He always wanted to do what he could to help the club.” That help included setting up the club website and social media and promoting […]

3 May 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Men’s Premiership final: Hawick look to complete double-double

The Men’s Premiership Final will see Hawick defending the Bill McLaren Shield for the third straight match after defeating previous holders Selkirk to win it; and defending it subsequently against Kelso and Currie. Hawick have been Scottish Rugby’s champion club on 13 previous occasions. Meanwhile, Currie – who were only founded four years before Hawick […]

1 May 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Celtic Challenge returns with expanded competition format

The 2024/25 competition continues its expansion as the biggest and best competition yet, with a full league season of 10 rounds, and six teams playing five home and five away fixtures each, before concluding their season in March ahead of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2025. The overall winner will be determined based on league […]