News

11 Nov 2020 - Uncategorized

Scotland aim to continue recent renaissance for trip to Florence

In the back-line Head Coach Gregor Townsend makes three changes from the recent win in Wales with Worcester Warriors stand-off Duncan Weir winning his 29th cap for Scotland and joined in the half-backs by fellow Warrior, Glasgow’s Ali Price. Sam Johnson earns his first appearance of the autumn at inside centre with Chris Harris selected […]

11 Nov 2020 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby holds digital Remembrance Service

During the service we remember the 46 Scotland international players who died in the service of their country in the Boer War, First World War and Second World War. We also remember the many thousands more from rugby communities throughout the country and beyond who paid the ultimate sacrifice in those conflicts and others. This […]

10 Nov 2020 - Uncategorized

2020 Women’s Six Nations and Rugby World Cup 2021 qualifiers update

Six Nations Rugby today announced that the remaining three matches of the 2020 Women’s Six Nations Championship have been cancelled. Recent Government and Health Authority restrictions affecting squad preparations, travel, and the ability to stage matches in competing nations, in line with the sport’s amateur status have made the successful completion of the 2020 Championship […]

9 Nov 2020 - Uncategorized

Obituary: Brian Henderson

Brian Carlyle Henderson won 12 caps for Scotland between 1963 and 1966. He made his debut at Twickenham and his final appearance in a Murrayfield victory against England and was a pivotal part of the Scotland team that retained the Calcutta Cup for three seasons. Henderson was something of a trailblazer. At 6ft 3ins and […]

6 Nov 2020 - Uncategorized

Royal Bank of Scotland continues commitment to grassroots rugby

The sponsorship extension ensures Royal Bank RugbyForce continues as a nationwide rugby programme, launched in association with Scottish Rugby with the aim of supporting amateur clubs by providing funding to improve facilities and attract new members – encouraging clubs to become community hubs with a sustainable future. Launching from 7 November and continuing throughout the […]

6 Nov 2020 - Uncategorized

Royal Bank of Scotland continues commitment to grassroots rugby

The sponsorship extension ensures Royal Bank RugbyForce continues as a nationwide rugby programme, launched in association with Scottish Rugby with the aim of supporting amateur clubs by providing funding to improve facilities and attract new members – encouraging clubs to become community hubs with a sustainable future. Launching from 7 November and continuing throughout the […]

5 Nov 2020 - Uncategorized

Update on Return to Rugby Levels Framework

To align with recently updated Scottish Government policy, as of today adults in Level 3 areas are now only permitted to undertake physically distanced individual training. This is a change to the guidance originally issued on Monday 2 November. A pre-recorded webinar was held on Thursday 5 November regarding these changes and is available to […]

5 Nov 2020 - Uncategorized

Dyslexia Awareness Week – Scotland

We recognise the strengths that dyslexics bring to our rugby community in Scotland and, here, we share the personal stories of two from our community. Firstly, what is Dyslexia? Put simply, it is a neurological difference, which means the dyslexic mind sees the world differently. This enables dyslexics to think creatively and literally and so […]

5 Nov 2020 - Uncategorized

Autumn Nations Cup squad update

Scrum-half Sam Hidalgo-Clyne is named as the only new addition from Townsend’s original selection at the beginning of October, while winger Sean Maitland returns to the squad having not been available to be selected for the Guinness Six Nations finale against Wales last weekend. Hidalgo-Clyne links up with Exeter Chiefs teammates Stuart Hogg, Jonny Gray […]

3 Nov 2020 - Uncategorized

Scotland team show their thanks to the NHS

The jerseys – autographed by the squad that recorded a 14-10 success at Llanelli on Saturday, enabling Scotland to finish the 2020 Guinness Six Nations Championship with three successive victories – will be delivered to hospitals throughout the country that continue to provide care and dedication in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The hospitals […]