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18 Jun 2024 - Scotland Teams

Bob Easson awarded British Empire Medal

Easson, former Director of Rugby at Edinburgh Accies, has always subscribed to the notion that he coaches people, rather than the specific sport and in his roles with sportscotland in recent years, Scotland’s Commonwealth Games boxers have been among the athletes to benefit from his guidance. Educated at Bell Baxter High School in Cupar, Howe […]

8 May 2024 - Scotland U20

Scotland U20 to participate in first ever Women’s Summer Series

Running from 4-14 July 2024, the inaugural development competition will feature all Six Nations teams, and include three competitive match days, designed to offer a new opportunity for international rugby experience. The Women’s Summer Series is intended to offer players a vital new opportunity to graduate through the rugby development pathway, from the U18 level. […]

7 May 2024 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby confirm appointments of key medical positions

Dr David Pugh has been appointed as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Dr Jonathan Hanson will take on the role of Team Doctor for the men’s national team. Both have been actively involved in supporting Scottish Rugby for close to 20 years through consultancy roles as well as regular Team Doctor positions at pro and […]

**Pics free to use**The Eric Liddell Way Path Unveiling

26 Apr 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Legacy in the Links: Path in Bruntsfield renamed to honour Eric Liddell

And one of the country’s current crop of flying wingers, Darcy Graham, was on hand to help. The unveiling was commemorated with a mass community participation event as part of The Eric Liddell 100 – a campaign initiated by The Eric Liddell Community to commemorate the remarkable life, sporting achievements, and community service contributions of […]

15 Apr 2024 - Scotland Teams

Super ‘sleuthing’ traces relatives of Scotland cap

Scrum-half Lt James Michael Blair, known as Michael, educated at Edinburgh Academy and Oxford University, is one of 75 players to be awarded retrospective caps by the Scottish Rugby Custodian Board. Ten of those retrospective caps, awarded to players who represented Scotland in Services and Victory internationals both during and immediately after the Second World […]

2024 Six Nations U18s Men’s Festival Round 3 Scotland vs Italy

7 Apr 2024 - Scotland Teams

U18 Men’s Six Nations 2024 | Day 3 Review

Having gone 17-0 down in 32 minutes, the young side rallied to find a way to win, making it two wins from three in the competition. Italy had an early opportunity for points, kicking a penalty for goal in the 2nd minute. From around 40 metres, Pietro Chelli slotted it to give his side an […]

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. […]

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. […]

03.03.24 – Wales U18s v Scotland U18s – Friendly – Ross Wolfenden of Scotland

26 Mar 2024 - Scotland Teams

U18 Men squad announced for 2024 Six Nations festival

A 26-player squad, captained by Joe Roberts of Robert Gordon’s College and Dundee Rugby, head to Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi to play three games across eight days. Scotland start against Georgia U18 on Saturday 30 March (kick off 11am), before facing England U18 on Wednesday 3 April (kick off 1.15pm). Their festival finishes against Italy U18 […]