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3 Feb 2022 - Uncategorized

Scotland team to face England in Guinness Six Nations opener

After missing out on the Autumn Nations Cup matches through injury, Exeter Chiefs’ Jonny Gray makes his return to the starting line up for the first time since March 2021 when he played against Ireland. He is joined by Edinburgh Rugby’s Grant Gilchrist in the second row who will be one appearance away from reaching […]

2 Feb 2022 - Uncategorized

Scotland squad announced for RWC 2021 Final Qualification Tournament

Rachel Malcolm will continue to lead the side as they look to secure the last remaining spot at this year’s tournament in New Zealand. As the top ranked team, Scotland will face the winner of Kazakhstan v Colombia in the final match of the tournament on Friday 25 February (kick-off 7pm local time / 3pm […]

2 Feb 2022 - Uncategorized

Scotland U20 team named for England opener

Rhys Tait (Boroughmuir Bears) will captain Scotland for the first time from openside flanker as the age-grade side return to play in Scotland for the first time since February 2020. There are 11 players named in the team who have previous Scotland U20 experience from their time in Cardiff last summer. Half of the match-day […]

2 Feb 2022 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby adult leagues hit milestone threshold for promotion and relegation

Details agreed in June 2021 by the Scottish Rugby Board and Council following consultation with the Championship Committee and Scottish Rugby’s member clubs, saw an amendment included into the National Competition Rules (NCR) for the 2021/22 season which stated that providing at least 65 percent of a league structure’s fixtures have been resolved, promotion and […]

1 Feb 2022 - Uncategorized

Scotland players make charity donation

“Playing without crowds in last year’s championship was a surreal experience but it underlined to us how privileged we were to be able to continue to represent the millions of Scotland supporters around the world,” said Scotland captain Stuart Hogg today. His team-mate, Scotland and Edinburgh Rugby hooker, Stuart McInally, said: “We were lucky still […]

1 Feb 2022 - Uncategorized

Scotland players make charity donation

“Playing without crowds in last year’s championship was a surreal experience but it underlined to us how privileged we were to be able to continue to represent the millions of Scotland supporters around the world,” said Scotland captain Stuart Hogg today. His team-mate, Scotland and Edinburgh Rugby hooker, Stuart McInally, said: “We were lucky still […]

31 Jan 2022 - Uncategorized

Scottish bands continue to be given chance to play in front of tens of thousands of fans

During the Autumn three bands were given the opportunity to take to the stage pre match to warm up the crowd; Inverclyde duo The Laurettes and Edinburgh bands Daytime TV and Go To Girl. Daytime TV said of the initiative: “We were blown away by the reception we received at BT Murrayfield stadium ahead of […]

31 Jan 2022 - Uncategorized

inspiresport join Scottish Rugby as new partner

inspiresport, part of the Clarity Group, provide tailored sports development tours for young players of all abilities to the UK and Europe, offering professional coaching at some of Europe’s top professional clubs and federations. The new partnership will see inspiresport bring tours to Scotland, providing young players with opportunities to engage with Scottish Rugby coaches, […]

31 Jan 2022 - Uncategorized

Join an exclusive Scottish National Team training session, powered by BT

Scottish Rugby Principal Partner BT is offering rugby teams and individuals of all ages and rugby abilities the opportunity to join an exclusive training session LIVE from Oriam with Head Coach Gregor and Scotland players. Presented by BT Sport host Craig Doyle and former Scotland international Jim Hamilton, gain a unique insight into what it […]

31 Jan 2022 - Uncategorized

Scots heartened by Seville 7s showing

Drawn alongside Australia, Canada and Kenya – teams all ranked above them in the series standings – Scotland emerged from a competitive Pool D as quarter-finalists, with wins over the latter two teams ensuring a last eight berth in Andalusia. Tasked with the honour of playing the event’s opening match at the Estadio de Cartuja, […]