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12 Apr 2024 - FOSROC Super Series

BBC ALBA to broadcast live FOSROC Super Series Sprint matches

BBC ALBA will continue their support of rugby in Scotland as they broadcast Friday night games from the upcoming FOSROC Super Series Sprint, all kicking off at 7.35pm. All matches will also be available on BBC iPlayer. BBC ALBA will broadcast the opening match of the competition next Friday (19 April) between Southern Knights and […]

12 Apr 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Teams to feature at Melrose Sevens in tribute to Eric Liddell

The iconic rugby sevens event, held at the Greenyards since the inception of the abbreviated form back in 1883, has been graced with some of the game’s most stellar names, from Fijian magician Waisale Serevi to former Wallabies star David Campese and numerous others besides. In homage to another rugby luminary, men’s and women’s squads […]

11 Apr 2024 - Scotland Women

Rollie and Skeldon return to starting line-up to face Red Roses

Hooker Skeldon, who came off the field during Scotland’s historic win over Wales in Cardiff with a knee injury, is named in the pack, joining props Leah Bartlett and Christine Belisle, who have started the last 10 of Scotland’s Test matches together. The back-five of the scrum remain unchanged from Scotland’s close encounter against France […]

10 Apr 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Marr and Dalkeith to battle for Women’s National Bowl

In what will be the biggest stage of their playing careers for some, the week leading up to the final has been one of reflection for both sides. Both Dalkeith RFC and Marr RFC women’s sides are reasonably newly established and have made huge strides to be competing for the National Bowl this year. As […]

9 Apr 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Silver Saturday tickets, streaming details finalised

Contested on the day will be the Scottish Cup, Sarah Beaney Cup, Women’s Plate final, Men’s National League Cup final, Men’s and Women’s Shield finals, and the Men’s National Bowl final. The Women’s National Bowl final between Marr and Dalkeith is also part of Scottish Rugby’s national finals, but will be played on Murrayfield’s back […]

8 Apr 2024 - Scotland Women

Scotland Women sell out Hive Stadium ahead of England clash

This historic milestone now beats the previous record of 5,601 spectators which was marked just two weeks ago in Scotland’s hearty performance against France in round two of the competition. On the news, Scotland captain, Rachel Malcolm, said: “We are so proud to have sold out Hive Stadium for our final home game of the […]

8 Apr 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Inter-District Championship: South take home two trophies

In doing so, the 36-18 result saw the Borderers claim both the championship and the inaugural Nairn MacEwan Cup, contested by The South and Caledonia Reds for the first time. The South was made to work hard to earn their six tries (Fraser Renwick, Callum Anderson 2, Keith Melbourne, Russell Anderson, Callum Renwick) by a […]

2024 Six Nations U18s Men’s Festival Round 3 Scotland vs Italy

7 Apr 2024 - Scotland Teams

U18 Men’s Six Nations 2024 | Day 3 Review

Having gone 17-0 down in 32 minutes, the young side rallied to find a way to win, making it two wins from three in the competition. Italy had an early opportunity for points, kicking a penalty for goal in the 2nd minute. From around 40 metres, Pietro Chelli slotted it to give his side an […]

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6 Apr 2024 - Scotland Women

U18 Women’s Six Nations 2024 | Day 3 Review

Scotland spent the vast majority of the first half defending their try line, but they defended it mightily with both Hollie Howland and captain Imogen Spence showing their incredible strength to hold up two tries in the first 15 minutes of the match. Ireland’s pursuit of the whitewash was relentless, but so was the Scottish […]

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5 Apr 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Inter-District Championship: The South in trophy driver’s seat

Table-topping, and as yet undefeated, South will also be on the hunt for the Nairn MacEwan Cup. The cup was created this year by the two clubs in commemoration of the great Scottish loose forward who represented both the South and Caledonia. Members of Nairn’s family are set to be there to present the trophy […]