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21 Jan 2024 - FOSROC Academy

Caledonia U18 claim FOSROC Academy Festival title

Caledonia were in front throughout the final, which was played on the indoor pitch at Oriam. The 3rd/4th place playoff match finished with the same scoreline, as Edinburgh secured a 38-19 win over Borders & East Lothian. The U18 programme continues with two inter-city derby matches in early February, before Scotland U18 development camps later […]

21 Jan 2024 - Uncategorized

Darge and Russell named co-captains | Squad Update

Both players have captained Scotland already this season with Darge leading Scotland to victory over Italy in the summer and the following week Finn Russell took on the mantle in a memorable comeback victory over France at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Glasgow Warriors flanker Darge made his debut for Scotland in 2022 against Wales and has […]

19 Jan 2024 - Uncategorized

Academy U18 festival finals at Oriam on Sunday

Glasgow & the West U18 take on Caledonia U18 in the final, and Edinburgh U18 will play Borders & East Lothian U18 in the 3rd/4th playoff. Last weekend, Glasgow & the West U17 claimed the U17 FOSROC Academy Festival Final title with a 49-29 win over Edinburgh U17. The fixtures take place on the indoor […]

18 Jan 2024 - Scotland Women

British & Irish Lions announce historic first Lions Women’s Tour

The Howden British & Irish Lions Women’s Series will take place in New Zealand, the home of the current world champions with the Lions Women’s team playing three Tests against the Black Ferns alongside pre-Test fixtures. This announcement follows a feasibility study funded by Lions Founding Partner Royal London, which concluded that the optimum time […]

17 Jan 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Girls Regional Game Series squads announced for 2024 programme

Selected players were nominated by their coaches to attend a regional assessment session, where their skillset was tested and monitored to allow coaches to make an informed selection. Across the seven squads, 149 players have been selected. Of the players, 38 are supported through Scottish Rugby’s Regional Training Centres, which forms as part of the […]

16 Jan 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Coaches named for Girls Regional Game Series 2024

The coaching teams see an exciting calibre of Lead Coaches selected, with additional support from aspiring coaches, including three players currently involved in the Celtic Challenge. The Series provides a competitive development environment for the best young players in Scotland, regardless of geography or local environment, whilst supporting talent identification and selection for National Age […]

16 Jan 2024 - Scotland Men

Scotland squad named for 2024 Guinness Six Nations

Props Alec Hepburn and Will Hurd, winger Arron Reed and back-three operator Harry Paterson have all earned a first call-up to Scotland duty, ahead of the championship opener against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday 3 February. Loosehead prop Hepburn of Exeter Chiefs qualifies through his father, who was born in Scotland, likewise Sale Sharks flyer […]

15 Jan 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh earn first-ever away victory whilst Glasgow make debut at home | Celtic Challenge Round 3 review

Glasgow Warriors 12 – 40 Wolfhounds On Saturday, 13 January, Glasgow Warriors Women played their first home game at Scotstoun against the Irish outfit, Wolfhounds. Despite two debut home tries for Phaedra Snailham and Louise McMillan the Glasgow side lost 12-40. Scrum-half, Mairi McDonald spoke to glasgowwarriors.org after the game on how it was on […]

15 Jan 2024 - FOSROC Academy

Glasgow win FOSROC Academy U17 Festival at Oriam

Caledonia U17 finished the festival in third with a 51-12 win over Borders & East Lothian U17 in the 3rd/4th place playoff. Edinburgh U18 were also victorious, winning 29-24 against Glasgow & the West, while Caledonia U18 beat Borders & East Lothian U18 29-19. The U18 sides will play again at Oriam this weekend in […]

13 Jan 2024 - FOSROC Academy

Academy sides in action at Oriam on Sunday

The fixtures will take place at Oriam in Edinburgh, with the first game kicking off at 10am. Edinburgh U17 will play Glasgow & the West U17 in the final, whilst Borders & East Lothian U17 will play Caledonia U17 in the 3rd/4th playoff. The U18 regional sides will also be in action, replicating the same […]