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28 Sep 2023 - Scotland Men

Gilchrist to lead Scotland against Romania

In an entirely fresh pack, Gilchrist will link up in the second row with Sam Skinner, who was a replacement in that Tonga victory. The back row sees the first appearances of the tournament for openside flanker Hamish Watson – named as a vice-captain – and blindside Luke Crosbie, with Matt Fagerson restored to the […]

28 Sep 2023 - Scotland Women

Scotland team named for Spain test

Easson has opted for consistency in his selection, with 13 of the starting line-up having played in Scotland’s last match of the TikTok Women’s Six Nations tournament against Ireland, when they sealed an emphatic 36-10 victory in front of a record home crowd at Hive Stadium, securing their first consecutive wins in the competition since […]

27 Sep 2023 - FOSROC Super Series

FOSROC Academy Players called for Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors matchday squads

To help support this opportunity for these young players, the FOSROC Super Series Championship match between Boroughmuir Bears and the FOSROC Future XV due to take place at Meggetland this Friday 29 September (kick-off 7.35pm) has been postponed and will be rescheduled at an agreed suitable date in the future. The opportunity for these aspiring […]

27 Sep 2023 - Corporate

The Famous Grouse makes a comeback to Scottish Rugby with a fresh partnership deal

The partnership builds on the sponsorship by The Famous Grouse during the 2022 Autumn Nations Series and the Summer Nations Series this year, and complements the strength of its partnership with Glasgow Warriors, ongoing since 2010. It also builds on the brand’s heritage with Scottish rugby, which was the first ever shirt sponsor of the […]

22 Sep 2023 - Rugby World Cup 2023

Four changes to starting XV for Tonga match

Kyle Steyn comes into the starting XV in place of winger Darcy Graham and has fond memories of playing against Tonga, having run in four tries against the Pacific Island side in November 2021 in a 60-14 win. Duhan van der Merwe is named on the other wing and will aim to add to his […]

21 Sep 2023 - Uncategorized

Clean Sport Module reminder ahead of Clean Sport Weekend at Rugby World Cup 2023

The module is available via SCRUMS, and outlines the importance of players competing in clean sport. It also provides clear guidance for players and those around them on the risks and potential consequences of supplementation so that coaches and parents can support players in making informed choices. So far, close to 500 people have completed […]

21 Sep 2023 - Scotland Teams

Scottish Rugby to award two more retrospective caps

The latest recipients are the brothers Simon and Julian Scott, the centre and scrum-half respectively, who represented Edinburgh Rugby and Stewart’s-Melville and also played in other representative teams including Scotland B. The pair are being added to more than 50 players whom the Scottish Rugby Union Custodian Board decided to honour last month, primarily from […]

19 Sep 2023 - Rugby World Cup 2023

Oban Lorne represent Scotland on amateur world stage in France

Running from 22-30 September, the festival has been organised in France by Rugby Club Dinois, as they bring together 16 amateur clubs from all over the world to compete for the first ever world amateur title. The teams will play group matches spread over two days, and just like the national team, Oban have been […]

18 Sep 2023 - Scotland Women

Scotland squad named for WXV 2 competition

Easson has named three uncapped players in the squad, with Fiona McIntosh, Demi Swann and Holly McIntyre included, while Evie Wills, Jenny Maxwell, Molly Wright and Shona Campbell have been ruled out of the tournament due to injury. Saracens’ McIntosh has played an integral part in the Premiership Women’s Rugby side since 2020, with the […]

15 Sep 2023 - FOSROC Super Series

BBC ALBA announced as lead broadcaster for second half of FOSROC Super Series Championship

The remaining eight Friday night fixtures and the Final will be broadcast live on BBC ALBA, starting with the clash between Watsonians and Ayrshire Bulls at Myreside next Friday (22 September, kick-off 7.35pm). It was previously announced that a total of seven Saturday fixtures will be shown live on the Scottish Rugby website, BBC Sport […]