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7 May 2021 - Uncategorized

GB Sevens to host International Rugby 7s at St. George’s Park

The tournament will take place at St. George’s Park, the national football centre, between 15-17 May. On the men’s side, Great Britain will be joined by USA and Ireland, with the women’s teams of France and Ireland competing alongside Great Britain. The unique format will see two games for each side per day, with points […]

6 May 2021 - Uncategorized

Largest Scotland contingent in 32 years named in the Lions squad

Alun Wyn Jones, the current captain of Wales, will lead Warren Gatland’s team. Scotland captain Stuart Hogg has been selected for his third consecutive tour, after wearing the famous red shirt on both the 2013 and 2017 campaigns during which he played seven matches. Selected for the first time for the British & Irish Lions […]

4 May 2021 - Uncategorized

Eddie McKeating

Born in Edinburgh in September 1936, McKeating, who won six caps for Scotland between 1957 and 1961, was a product of Heriot’s and both he and his good friend, full-back Ken Scotland, made their international debut on the same day. At George Heriot’s school, McKeating was captain of rugby, cricket and athletics and was “games […]

29 Apr 2021 - Uncategorized

Social Media Blackout

The move, which will be supported by both pro-clubs, Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors and has the support of our professional players via Rugby Players Scotland, will see our social media accounts fall silent from 3pm tomorrow (Friday 30 April) until just before midnight on Monday (3 May). We also encourage member clubs to consider […]

28 Apr 2021 - Uncategorized

2022 Guinness Six Nations will see Calcutta Cup opener

The Scots famously won 11-6 at Twickenham for the first time since 1983 in the 2021 championship and welcome their oldest rivals to Edinburgh for next year’s blockbuster opening. Scotland then travel to Cardiff for the second round of fixtures on Saturday 12 February, where they will bid to repeat their 2020 success, having defeated […]

28 Apr 2021 - Uncategorized

Tommy calls time on stellar career

A British & Irish Lion for the successful tour of New Zealand in 2017, wing Seymour steps away from rugby having served Scotland with aplomb over a number of years, encompassing two Rugby World Cup campaigns. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1988, Seymour moved to Belfast as a youngster, aligning with Ulster and winning youth […]

27 Apr 2021 - Uncategorized

Scotland confirm summer tour plans to close 2020/21 season

The three matches will see Scotland A play opponents, who have yet to be confirmed, in late June before the full national team heads to Europe to face Romania on 10 July and Georgia on 17 July in Test matches. Kick-off times, venues and broadcast arrangements are to be confirmed. The tour will coincide with […]

27 Apr 2021 - Uncategorized

Scotland confirm summer tour plans to close 2020/21 season

The three matches will see Scotland A play opponents, who have yet to be confirmed, in late June before the full national team heads to Europe to face Romania on 10 July and Georgia on 17 July in Test matches. Kick-off times, venues and broadcast arrangements are to be confirmed. The tour will coincide with […]

23 Apr 2021 - Uncategorized

Return to Rugby Guidance & Timeline Update

All Scottish Rugby dates are aligned and subject to Scottish Government restrictions with specific information relating to each milestone to be communicated once further details are known. Scottish Rugby’s Director of Rugby Development, Sheila Begbie MBE said: “We are really pleased to provide schools and clubs with this latest update. The indicative timeline gives clubs […]

23 Apr 2021 - Uncategorized

Return to Rugby Guidance & Timeline Update

All Scottish Rugby dates are aligned and subject to Scottish Government restrictions with specific information relating to each milestone to be communicated once further details are known. Scottish Rugby’s Director of Rugby Development, Sheila Begbie MBE said: “We are really pleased to provide schools and clubs with this latest update. The indicative timeline gives clubs […]