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1 Sep 2021 - Uncategorized

Scotland squad announced for RWC 2021 Europe Qualifiers

The squad will convene at Oriam, Scotland’s National Sports Performance Centre, on Monday (6 September) before traveling to Parma for the round robin tournament. The squad remains largely unchanged from the 2021 Women’s Six Nations in April, with Rachel Malcolm returning to her captaincy duties having missed Scotland’s last two matches in the championship due […]

31 Aug 2021 - Uncategorized

Scotland add to coaching team with double-winning attack specialist

Alan-Basson Zondagh, who is South African, joins Scotland from Toulouse RFC following the team’s European and French Championship double-winning season in 2020/21. He joined the club in 2019 as an assistant coach focussing on kicking, attack and skills development, having previously been a consultant with the side in 2018. The 35 year-old previously coached at […]

27 Aug 2021 - Uncategorized

2021 Autumn Nations Series | FAQs

Ms Todd was joined in Perth by Scottish Rugby Director of Rugby Development, Gavin Scott and Scottish Rugby Chairman John Jeffrey, with the event designed to demonstrate both Scottish Rugby’s gratitude to the Scottish Government for its operational and financial support throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, which has materially benefitted the domestic game. Utilising the government […]

27 Aug 2021 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby thanks government for funding which has ‘recharged’ the club game

Ms Todd was joined in Perth by Scottish Rugby Director of Rugby Development, Gavin Scott and Scottish Rugby Chairman John Jeffrey, with the event designed to demonstrate both Scottish Rugby’s gratitude to the Scottish Government for its operational and financial support throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, which has materially benefitted the domestic game. Utilising the government […]

19 Aug 2021 - Uncategorized

Amazon Prime added as broadcast partner for Autumn Nations Series

Following a successful 2020 Autumn Nations Cup that was enjoyed by millions of Prime members, Prime Video will broadcast in the UK all of England, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy’s matches at the Autumn Nations Series with Ireland’s matches to be included in Prime Video’s UK broadcast in 2022. In addition to its UK rights, […]

11 Aug 2021 - Uncategorized

Dates confirmed for Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier

The winner of the RWC 2021 Europe Qualifier will secure a place at Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022, in New Zealand, which takes place between 8 October–12 November, 2022. Following its postponement last year, Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe qualifying tournament will take place on 13, 19 and 25 September, 2021 in Parma’s […]

7 Aug 2021 - Uncategorized

Heartache for British & Irish Lions in Cape Town

Three Scots featured in this final act of the 2021 Lions tour, with Duhan van der Merwe and Ali Price both starting and Finn Russell coming off the bench early doors to deliver a performance full of pep and vigour. Van der Merwe became the first Scot to start all three British & Irish Lions […]

5 Aug 2021 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby’s Annual Report for Covid-19 affected 2020/21 season published

Read the report in full here: Scottish Rugby 2020/2021 Annual Report The Report provides a detailed look at the financial and operational assistance provided to clubs which faced an early end to the 2019/20 season, followed by an enforced pause on competitive rugby at all levels to respect public health guidance. Clubs made significant contributions […]

4 Aug 2021 - Uncategorized

Jed called Laidlaw home in emotional return for his seventh marathon challenge

Starting in January, Laidlaw has been running a marathon each month this year raising funds to thank three charities which mean a lot to him – the Murrayfield Injured Players Foundation; Marie Curie; and Alzheimer’s Scotland. Marathon seven marked his first run on home turf, journeying from Hawick’s rugby club to Jedforest in little over […]

3 Aug 2021 - Uncategorized

Duhan and Price start for Lions in final Test

The Lions won the opening game of the series, but the Springboks levelled the series last Saturday with a 27-9 victory in Cape Town. The decisive third Test against South Africa gets underway this Saturday (7 August) live on Sky Sports (kick-off 5pm BST). Full British & Irish Lions squad: 15. Liam Williams (Scarlets, Wales) […]