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22 Feb 2024 - Uncategorized

Scotland make three changes for Calcutta Cup showdown

Blair Kinghorn, Kyle Steyn and Jamie Ritchie are all restored to the team after missing out against France in round two with Kinghorn making his first appearance of the championship having previously been ruled out through injury. Winger Steyn was a late absentee against France on account of his wife going into labour, with blindside […]

2024 Under 20 Six Nations Championship Round 2 Scotland U20 vs France U20

21 Feb 2024 - Scotland U20

Murray names Scotland U20 team for England contest

Head Coach Kenny Murray has confirmed his 23-man squad to host England U20, with Jerry Blyth-Lafferty making his first start this tournament at hooker in place of injured Elliot Young, and Euan McVie returning to the second row after a game out due to injury. The starting props remain unchanged for the third game in […]

20 Feb 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Squads for 2024 Inter-District Championships announced

This season, the four districts – Edinburgh, Glasgow & The West, Caledonia Reds and the South – will play in a round robin format. The fixtures are as follows: Edinburgh v The South – Stoneyhill, Musselburgh, Saturday 23 March (kick off 3pm) Glasgow & the West v Caledonia Reds – Braidholm, Glasgow, Saturday 23 March […]

19 Feb 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh and Glasgow give everything in final home matches | Celtic Challenge Play-offs Round 1 Review

Glasgow Warriors 17-24 Brython Thunder A strong performance was ultimately not enough for Glasgow Warriors in their final home match of the 2023/24 Celtic Challenge, as Chris Laidlaw’s squad were edged out 24-17 at the hands of Brython Thunder at Scotstoun. Tries from Claudia McLaren and Roma Fraser – her third in two matches – […]

19 Feb 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Women’s Regional Play-Off Series fixtures confirmed

Shetland Valkyries travelled to Rubislaw on Saturday earning themselves a strong win over Aberdeenshire Quines (12-57) to take the Caledonia North Region 1 title. In doing so they have now earned themselves a spot in the Women’s Regional Play-Off Series alongside Stewartry, Dundee Valkyries and Ayr with the winner promoted to the Women’s Premiership for […]

19 Feb 2024 - Scotland Teams

Scotland Women extended training squad announced ahead of Guinness Six Nations

The 34-player squad, which comprises 18 forwards and 16 backs, will convene in camp on Monday 26 February. Easson has named seven uncapped players, four of whom were recently drafted as core squad members for Edinburgh Rugby in the Celtic Challenge. Forwards Alex Stewart and Merryn Gunderson (both of Corstorphine Cougars) have earned their first […]

19 Feb 2024 - Uncategorized

Six Nations squad update ahead of England match

They replace Josh Bayliss, Javan Sebastian and Ross McCann. Bayliss has been ruled out of the squad due to concussion. The back-row options have been bolstered by the return of Bristol Bears flanker Magnus Bradbury and fresh from making 150 appearances for Edinburgh at the weekend, Hamish Watson is called up. Blair Kinghorn has recovered […]

16 Feb 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Squads named for first round of Celtic Challenge play-offs | Preview

Edinburgh Rugby v Irish Wolfhounds Scotland international Rhona Lloyd is one of two potential debuts from the Edinburgh bench as Head Coach Claire Cruikshank named a settled side for their vital encounter with Irish Wolfhounds at Hive Stadium tomorrow (kick off 1pm). An unchanged back three is named, with Cardiff Met’s Nicole Marlow at full-back, […]

16 Feb 2024 - Corporate

Scottish Rugby outlines new Male Performance Pathway

The plan sees the reinstatement of Scotland ‘A’ fixtures, a move to professional ‘A’ team games and expanded Academies to work with players into the U23 age bracket to deliver appropriate level game time. There will be a focus on developing more home-grown players and better alignment between the domestic and professional game are key […]

15 Feb 2024 - Scotland Teams

Six Nations announce 2024 Under-18 festival details

The third successive staging of the festivals will feature all Six Nations Unions in both festivals as well as Georgia and Portugal in the Men’s Festival for the first time. The women’s festival takes place at Stadiwm CSM in Colwyn Bay, Wales, starting on Friday 29 March and running until Saturday 6 April. Scotland will […]