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4 Apr 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Melrose Sevens set to return for 141st instalment

First played in April 1883 by Ned Haig, the Sevens game as it is known today become a mainstay of international rugby, thanks to its Melrose inventor. This year’s competition will kick off with local derbies between Edinburgh and Borders teams from 11.04am on Saturday 13 April. The tournament opener will see Hawick take on […]

2024 Six Nations U18s Men’s Festival Round 2 Scotland vs England

3 Apr 2024 - Scotland Teams

U18 Men’s Six Nations Festival 2024 | Day 2 Review

The lead was doubled in the 12th minute, with Lucas Friday making the initial break and finding Aiden Ainsworth-Cave, who in turn passed inside to Finn Newton to run in untouched. Scotland began to earn more possession and territory, and were ambitious in their running attack, but England’s line speed caused pressure and limited chances. […]

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2 Apr 2024 - Uncategorized

U18 Women’s Six Nations Festival 2024 | Day 2 Review

Reflecting on their performances, Head Coach, Duncan Harrison said: “I’m incredibly proud of the effort and significant improvements on both sides of the ball and with our set piece in comparison to day one of the festival. We remained in both those games until the last phase of play. “The England game saw some unforced […]

1 Apr 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Scottish Rugby confirms Women’s U16 side ahead of festival

The selected U16 players were identified through the Girls Regional Game Series, which ran at the start of the year. Gordon Lyon has been appointed to lead as Head Coach for a second year. Lyon’s coaching team is bolstered by former Scotland international Megan Gaffney and Stephen Gillies of Hillhead Jordanhill. Nikki Simpson (Glasgow Warriors/Garioch […]

1 Apr 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Inter-District Championship: The South maintain 100% start to hit top spot

A 27-25 win at Poynder Park put the South to the top of the table, and made them the only side still unbeaten in this year’s competition. Kirk Ford’s late penalty gave the hosts the win, who had scored tries from Calum Renwick, Dalton Redpath and Jae Linton. Six Colin Sturgeon penalties, along with Grant […]

1 Apr 2024 - Scotland U20

Scotland U20 fixtures confirmed for 2024 World Rugby U20 Trophy

After Samoa U20 beat Tonga U20 to become the sixth team to qualify for the 2024 World Rugby U20 Trophy at the start of March, it has been confirmed that Scotland U20 will face Japan U20, Hong Kong China U20 and Samoa U20 in Pool A. Netherlands U20 and Uruguay U20 have been named in […]

2024 Six Nations U18s Men’s Festival Day 1 Georgia vs Scotland

30 Mar 2024 - Scotland Teams

Men’s Under-18 Six Nations Festival | Round One Roundup

Scotland scored first, going ahead in the 14th minute. Two penalties conceded in quick succession by Georgia gave Ross Wolfenden the opportunity to kick into the left corner, and from the lineout Scotland’s forwards set up the maul and drove captain Joe Roberts over the line. And a second try followed in the 21st minute. […]

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29 Mar 2024 - Scotland Women

Women’s U18 Six Nations Festival 2024 | Day 1 Round-up

The 2024 Festival takes place at Stadiwm CSM in Colwyn Bay, Wales, starting on Friday 29 March and running until Saturday 6 April. Scotland will play 35-minute matches against Wales, France, England and Italy before finishing with a 70-minute match against Ireland on Saturday 6 April. After naming his squad earlier this month, head coach […]

29 Mar 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Nominations open for Spirit of Rugby national award

The Scottish Rugby Community Recognition Awards programme is split into two sections: regional (East, Caledonia Midlands, Caledonia North, Glasgow North, Glasgow South) and national. After the recent announcement of the regional awards winners this month, the national awards programme aims to recognise outstanding contributions from players, coaches and those who have contributed to the wider […]

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29 Mar 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Inter-District Championship: top of the table clash at Kelso

After both sides claimed close-run victories in round one of the IDC, they have named strong squads as they look to protect an undefeated start to the campaign. Knowing their formidable opposition, Glasgow have opted to rotate their starting props, bringing in Michael Fox (GHA) and Brandon Sweet (Marr), and Tom Martin (Ayr) earns a […]