News

6 Apr 2021 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Chief Operating Officer Dom McKay confirms departure date

Further to the announcement issued on 29th January, Scottish Rugby can confirm Chief Operating Officer and Chairman of the Guinness Pro14 Dom McKay will be leaving the organisation on Friday 16 April following a successful handover of his duties and responsibilities. Dom leaves to join Celtic F.C with everyone at Scottish Rugby’s best wishes for […]

2 Apr 2021 - Uncategorized

Hamish Watson voted Guinness Six Nations Player of the Championship

Watson becomes only the second Scottish player to win the award and follows in the footsteps of current Scotland captain Stuart Hogg who picked up the accolade in both 2016 and 2017. The openside flanker made 321 metres, 67 carries – the second most any player in the tournament – broke 14 tackles, and contributed […]

2 Apr 2021 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby launches community recognition awards programme

In the 2019/20 season, the Scottish Rugby annual awards structure was revamped and renamed the ‘Rugby Development Awards’, however in-light of the domestic league coming to a halt as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s awards will follow a new one-off format, under the title ‘Community Recognition Awards’. The new format includes six […]

1 Apr 2021 - Uncategorized

Scotland Women team named for England opener

The back division remains unchanged from Scotland’s last match against France in October, with Hannah Smith partnering Lisa Thomson in the centres, stand-off Helen Nelson and scrum-half Mairi McDonald returning and full-back Chloe Rollie lining up with wingers Rachel Shankland and Megan Gaffney in the back-three. In the front-row, hooker Lana Skeldon will pack down […]

30 Mar 2021 - Uncategorized

Obituary: John Forster

Described as “coach, friend and heartbeat of our club” John McWilliam Forster was the driving force of Campbeltown Junior Rugby Club. One of those who benefited from his wise counsel, Allan Wright, Active Schools Co-ordinator for Oban, Lorn and the Isles, said: “If it were not for John and his efforts, especially around 10-12 years […]

30 Mar 2021 - Uncategorized

Laidlaw completes one quarter of year-long challenge

Laidlaw, son of the former Scotland and British & Irish Lions scrum-half, Roy Laidlaw, began 2021 with his first ever marathon and followed up with his second marathon at the end of February. His plan, dubbed 12 in 12, is to complete a marathon each month this year to raise funds for three charities which […]

26 Mar 2021 - Uncategorized

Laidlaw ready for third marathon

Laidlaw, son of the former Scotland and British & Irish Lions scrum-half, Roy Laidlaw, began 2021 with his first ever marathon and followed up with his second marathon at the end of February. His plan, dubbed 12 in 12, is to complete a marathon each month this year to raise funds for three charities which […]

26 Mar 2021 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby publishes Return to Rugby timeline

Scottish Rugby’s four phases for clubs and schools are aligned to the Scottish Government’s own phased exit from current Level 4 restrictions, and in line with consultation from Sportscotland. All dates published in the timeline are subject to Scottish Government restrictions with specific information relating to each milestone to be communicated with further detail. Until […]

25 Mar 2021 - Uncategorized

Trailblazers inducted into Scottish Rugby Hall of Fame

So, the Scotland players who recorded a victory against England by a goal and a try to a try on 27 March 1871, join 27 luminaries – who have played starring roles in forging Scottish Rugby’s rich and enduring history both on and off the field – in the Hall of Fame. Jeffrey said: “The […]

25 Mar 2021 - Uncategorized

Scotland squad update

Glasgow Warriors forward Ryan Wilson has been called into the Scotland squad and travelled to France with the team for the concluding match of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations. Edinburgh Rugby’s Nick Haining replaces Fagerson in the starting Scotland XV at number 8 with Ryan Wilson joining the replacements. Head Coach Gregor Townsend said: “Matt […]