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29 Sep 2023 - Scotland Men

Scotland team remember fallen internationalists

In that war, Scotland lost a total of 30 capped players – more than any other Union. The loss was underlined when you look at the last international match which took place before hostilities erupted. It pitted Scotland against England at Inverleith in Edinburgh on Saturday 21 March, 1914, with England edging a narrow win. […]

28 Sep 2023 - Scotland Men

Gilchrist to lead Scotland against Romania

In an entirely fresh pack, Gilchrist will link up in the second row with Sam Skinner, who was a replacement in that Tonga victory. The back row sees the first appearances of the tournament for openside flanker Hamish Watson – named as a vice-captain – and blindside Luke Crosbie, with Matt Fagerson restored to the […]

8 Sep 2023 - Rugby World Cup 2023

Scotland team named for Rugby World Cup 2023 opener

Captain Jamie Ritchie leads his country in their Pool B clash with defending champions South Africa at Marseille’s Stade Vélodrome, the blindside flanker joined in the back row by openside Rory Darge and Jack Dempsey at number 8. Richie Gray and Grant Gilchrist, both of whom will be appearing at a third Rugby World Cup, […]

23 Aug 2023 - Scotland Men

Scotland name team for final match before Rugby World Cup 2023

The last of three home summer Tests at Scottish Gas Murrayfield will see a Scotland 23 with six changes from the team selected for the narrow 30-27 defeat to Rugby World Cup hosts France in St Etienne two weeks ago. Blindside flanker Ritchie will feature in an unchanged back row, with Rory Darge on the […]

17 Aug 2023 - Scotland Men

Townsend set to field “strong” side against Georgia

The game at Scottish Gas Murrayfield will not only be the squad’s final match before the Rugby World Cup, but will also be their final home game of 2023 with no Autumn internationals this year. Speaking at yesterday’s squad announcement, Head Coach Gregor Townsend says he aims to field as strong a side as possible […]

16 Aug 2023 - Rugby World Cup 2023

Scotland squad named for Rugby World Cup 2023

Captain Jamie Ritchie leads a selection comprising 19 forwards and 14 backs for a Pool B campaign that will see Scotland face South Africa, Tonga, Romania and Ireland. Flanker Ritchie is one of 15 players to have appeared at a previous Rugby World Cup, with second rows Richie Gray and Grant Gilchrist, tighthead prop WP […]

15 Aug 2023 - Scotland Men

Scottish Rugby to award retrospective international caps

The decision, made by the Scottish Rugby Union Custodian Board, was announced today (Tuesday 15 August) by President Colin Rigby. He said: “Those individuals who wore the thistle with pride and distinction, whether in Services or Victory internationals during and after the Second World War, or who played under the label of a ‘Scotland XV’ […]

8 Aug 2023 - Scotland Men

Independent Disciplinary Update: Zander Fagerson

The independent Judicial Committee consisting of Rhian Williams – Chair (Wales), Jamie Corsi (Wales) and Juan Pablo Spirandelli (Argentina) heard the case, considering all the available evidence and submissions from the player and his representatives. In considering submissions made on behalf of the player, the Committee agreed to amend the offence to Law 9.20 (b) […]

6 Aug 2023 - Scotland Men

Rugby World Cup Training Squad Update

Stafford McDowall, Adam Hastings, Cameron Henderson and Kyle Rowe have returned to their clubs ahead of the match against France in St. Etienne next Saturday and the Rugby World Cup squad being named on Wednesday 16 August. Updated Scotland training squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 Forwards Ewan Ashman (Edinburgh Rugby) 8 caps Jamie Bhatti […]

2 Aug 2023 - Scotland Men

Russell to captain Scotland against France

Darcy Graham, whose brace of tries helped Scotland to a 25-13 win over Italy at the weekend, retains his place in the back three, where he is joined by fellow wing Duhan van der Merwe and Blair Kinghorn at full back. Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones, who were named in the 2023 Guinness Six Nations […]