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28 Jan 2021 - Uncategorized

Ron Evans

Ron gave more than 45 years of tireless service to the game of rugby in Scotland and it is no exaggeration to say that every club in the country has benefited from his dedication and owes him a debt of gratitude. Born in Ayr, his Welsh father having been a commando who fell in love […]

28 Jan 2021 - Uncategorized

Scotland Supporters Club re-opens for membership

The Scotland Supporters Club, together with all international match tickets and packages for the whole 2020/21 season, was temporarily suspended last year because of the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and was replaced for the season with the one-off NEVIS and MACDUI membership tiers. As part of our cautious hope that life can return […]

27 Jan 2021 - Uncategorized

Obituary: Jock Todd

During his 50-year tenure as a club member, he had seen the highs and lows that club rugby can bring but his hard-work and support for the club he loved never wavered. As a result, hundreds of young men in his community, from Scotland centurion Ross Ford to countless club regulars, have had the opportunity […]

25 Jan 2021 - Uncategorized

Celebrating 150 years of international rugby

It started on a Monday afternoon, shortly after 3pm, in the Edinburgh suburb of Stockbridge, 150 years ago. Scottish Rugby is immensely proud that our pioneering forefathers were there right from that first kick-off on 27 March 1871 at Raeburn Place, the cricket field, as it was at the time, of Edinburgh Accies. And now, […]

20 Jan 2021 - Uncategorized

2021 Guinness Six Nations squad announced

The group, split between 20 forwards and 15 backs, sees eight new players called up who did not feature in the group that contested the recent 2020 Autumn Nations Cup. Players who could potentially make their Scotland debuts include Edinburgh hooker, David Cherry, Sale hooker Ewan Ashman, Gloucester forward, Alex Craig and Bath centre, Cameron […]

15 Jan 2021 - Uncategorized

Several FOSROC Academy players in 1872 Cup action

Rufus McLean, Tom Lambert and Ollie Smith are all in line to make their debuts for the Warriors, with Scotland U20 star McLean named on the wing, while loose-head prop Lambert and full-back Smith are named amongst the replacements. Ross Thompson will make his first start for the club in the 10 shirt. Meanwhile, Edinburgh […]

13 Jan 2021 - Uncategorized

Women’s & U20s 2021 Six Nations postponed

Six Nations confirmed it will finalise the respective timings and formats for both the Women’s and U20’s competitions in consultation with all unions, broadcast partners and stakeholders, with full details to be announced by the end of January. CEO of Six Nations Rugby Limited, Ben Morel, said: “We are fiercely committed to the promotion and […]

11 Jan 2021 - Uncategorized

Obituary: George Murray

George “Chump” Murray loved rugby and had a larger influence on it than he would ever have acknowledged. Born in Arbroath in 1935, brought up in the Central Belt, mainly Alloa, and schooled at Dollar Academy, George was the life and soul of the game, whether as a player, referee, administrator, referee coach, World Cup […]

8 Jan 2021 - Uncategorized

Updated guidance on Return to Rugby Framework following temporary lockdown

Following consultation and approval from the Scottish Government, Scottish Rugby has produced guidance to support tackling the spread of Covid-19 and advice on what rugby activity is permitted. At this time, we would encourage everyone to stay at home as much as possible and maintain daily, outdoor physical activity within the Scottish Government temporary lockdown […]

8 Jan 2021 - Uncategorized

Glasgow Warriors prepare to host Edinburgh

Glasgow Warriors duo Ross Thompson and Rufus McLean will make their first starts for the club, as Danny Wilson makes four changes to his starting XV, following last weekend’s narrow defeat at BT Murrayfield. It will be a debut appearance in a Glasgow jersey for Scotland U20 star McLean, whilst Thompson is selected at fly-half […]