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29 Feb 2024 - Corporate

Operational Update – Chief Financial Officer

Spence joined the organisation in August 2021. Coming in after the Covid pandemic meant she played an important role within the Exec team and as a Board member, as Scottish Rugby navigated the eventual return to normal operations. Hilary Spence said: “I have hugely enjoyed my time with Scottish Rugby and will now be taking […]

29 Feb 2024 - Scottish Gas Murrayfield

All Roads lead to Rome as the Wheels Are Set in Motion on the Latest Doddie Fundraiser

Following the latest successful instalment of Doddie Aid, lead organiser Rob Wainwright has set the challenge of reaching Piazza Navona in Rome by 5pm next Friday- the day before Scotland’s crucial match against Italy at Stadio Olympico. This is an event he has dubbed ‘All Roads lead to Rome’. Wednesday saw the departure of Dodd1e’5 […]

28 Feb 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Community Game Conference 2024 hosted by Caroline Blair

This year’s conference will be hosted by Caroline Blair (host of the official Scottish Rugby Podcast) and will include sessions for club, school and society leaders and volunteers. An update on the Rugby Development strategic plan will also be part of the conference, with input from the Club Rugby Board. Scottish Rugby is also pleased […]

Hugh Dan Maclennan, Struan Kerr-Liddell and Sandra Taylor at Lismore Rugby club

27 Feb 2024 - Uncategorized

Trio join Scottish Rugby official charity partner Hearts & Balls

Struan Kerr-Liddell will take on the mantle as the charity’s ambassador as it enters its 25th year, leading on providing support and guidance to players who suffer life-changing injuries. Initially, the charity was created as a result of the rugby community’s efforts to rally behind Struan, who broke his neck playing for Lismore Rugby Club […]

23 Feb 2024 - Scotland Men

Ceremony caps retrospective Scotland Men project

Ahead of tomorrow’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations fixture at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, 26 players were awarded full cap status at a ceremony on the eve of the Calcutta Cup, with invited friends and family in attendance to share in a special experience. The fourth and final such ceremony, for Scotland Men, drew a close to […]

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 […]