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13 Jul 2023 - Scotland U20

Scotland U20 team named for first World Rugby U20 Trophy clash

This match is the first of four that the young Scots will encounter in Nairobi. The team will also be up against USA U20 and Uruguay U20 over the next two weeks, before the finals which take place on Sunday 30 July. Out of the 23-man squad, 18 made appearances for their clubs during the […]

13 Jul 2023 - Scottish Gas Murrayfield

Scottish Gas teams up with Scottish Rugby for a greener Scotland

Partnership to tackle carbon emissions across Scotland, starting with the home of Scottish Rugby, Scottish Gas Murrayfield and its 26-acre estate. Driving the growth of the Scotland Women’s team through shirt and stadium sponsorship as well as other female age-grade teams through activities over the course of the agreement. Landmark deal gives over 130 clubs […]

12 Jul 2023 - Scotland 7s

Scotland U18 7s squad named for Prague competition

The tournament will feature nine teams from across the continent, with Scotland drawn in Pool A alongside Ukraine and France. Scotland’s first match of the day will see the side face Ukraine (9.22am BST), before taking on France (12.44pm BST) later in the afternoon. Stirling County duo Lucy MacRae, Niamh Robertson-Jack and Garioch’s Megan Hyland […]

11 Jul 2023 - URC

2023/24 BKT URC Schedule Confirmed

Franco Smith’s men will welcome the Leinstermen on Sunday 22 October (kick-off 4pm), with Round One fixtures scheduled to avoid broadcasting conflicts with the Rugby World Cup semi-finals taking place the same weekend. The festive double-header with Edinburgh sees Glasgow kick-off their 1872 Cup defence at home on Friday 22 December (kick-off 7.35pm), before travelling […]

11 Jul 2023 - Scotland Teams

Team Scotland names 7s squad for upcoming Commonwealth Youth Games

The athletes, aged 17 and 18 years old, will compete for Team Scotland alongside athletes from the six other sports on the Trinidad and Tobago programme: Netball, Beach Volleyball, Triathlon, Athletics, Cycling and Swimming. Scotland’s 7s squad will be led by head coach Craig Dods, and captained by Johnny Ventisei, who was recently announced as […]

10 Jul 2023 - Scotland Men

Scotland release Rugby World Cup 2023 kit

The home jersey is a classic, heritage dark blue, flanked by the Scottish Rugby tartan on either side, with the same features on dark blue shorts, and white socks. The alternative kit sees a return to a white jersey, patterned with the characteristics of the Scottish Rugby tartan, with blue and white shorts and socks. […]

9 Jul 2023 - Scotland Men

Rugby World Cup squad update

Bayliss replaces Andy Christie who is unable to train currently following an arm injury and will remain at his club to undergo rehabilitation. McConnochie steps in for the retired Stuart Hogg. Adam Hastings continues his recovery from his leg injury sustained in the World XV v Barbarians match at the end of the season and […]

Scotland v Ireland – Guinness Six Nations

9 Jul 2023 - Scotland Men

Stuart Hogg announces retirement from rugby

In March this year the full-back announced his decision to hang up his boots after the Rugby World Cup but following a period of reflection Hogg has decided to finish his career prior to the tournament due to the strain on his body. The 31-year-old former Glasgow Warriors and Exeter Chiefs full-back made history this […]

8 Jul 2023 - Scotland Men

Three weeks to go until Scotland face Italy in Edinburgh

Gregor Townsend’s squad have three exciting Test matches on home soil in July and August, ahead of the Rugby World Cup kicking off in September. Scotland will also play France – the second best side in the world – on Saturday 6 August (kick-off 3.15pm), before hosting Georgia in the final game of the Series […]

6 Jul 2023 - Corporate

Scottish Rugby bolsters Board with appointment of Soutar and Davidson

Former Scottish Conservative Leader Ruth Davidson and Mike Soutar, one of the UK’s most respected business leaders following his 30-year career in publishing, join recent appointees Alexandra Whelan from IMG, also a Non-Executive Director and John McGuigan as Chair. A proud Dundonian Mike started his career at DC Thomson before moving to London where he […]