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28 Mar 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Pete Horne, Pieter de Villiers headlining CGC guest speakers

Headlining the plethora of talented rugby professionals delivering on the day are Pete Horne and Pieter de Villiers, Scotland men’s national team assistant coaches. The conference will be hosted by Caroline Blair – host of the official Scottish Rugby Podcast – which will include sessions for club, school, society coaches, match officials, leaders and volunteers. […]

26 Mar 2024 - Clubs & Schools

West Youth Cup sees 16 finals played across the region

It was the highlight of the 16 finals played across the breadth of the region over the weekend across the Under-15, 16 and 18 age groups. Marr College was represented in four finals on the day, winning the U15 Shield 43-25 over East Kilbride alongside the U18 Cup. West of Scotland participated in three finals, […]

25 Mar 2024 - Clubs & Schools

East Youth Cup shared for first time in recent history

Currie and Linlithgow will this year share custody of the Under-18 East Youth Cup after their match finished 29-29 at the Hive Stadium. The East Youth Cup finals consisted of five matches, played at the Hive and Scottish Gas Murrayfield’s back pitches, and all were tight affairs. The largest margin between competing teams was just […]

25 Mar 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Saltire Energy Caledonia Cup: Stirling take home four trophies

The Girls Under-18 Cup was decided after Stirling County RFC grabbed their game against Garioch RFC by the scruff of the neck, taking the match by 16 points in a 40-24 scoreline. Thousands of spectators turned out to enjoy the Saltire Energy Caledonia Cup youth finals at Countesswells Fields in Aberdeen. The day saw nearly […]

25 Mar 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Inter-District Championship: Glasgow go top after round one

It was second half substitutions that made the difference in the end. Glasgow & The West head coach Kenny Diffenthal brought on halfback partners Andrew Goudie and Robbie Baird, as well as prop Alex Apthorpe, which had almost immediate effect as Apthorpe and Baird both scored decisive tries. Caledonia Reds head coach Colin Sangster gave […]

22 Mar 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Inter-District Championships: Caley Reds defending crown in round one

Meanwhile, Edinburgh and the South will face off in round one in Musselburgh. Last year’s revitalisation of the IDC spurred a new wave of interest in the provincial game, with thousands of supporters turning out to attend midweek matches. After a 20-plus year hiatus, the IDC was revived in season 2022/23 following a motion at […]

22 Mar 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Men’s Premiership Final fixture details confirmed

To assist with the live streaming of the game, a 2.00pm kick-off has been agreed with the clubs. The match will be shown live on the Scottish Rugby website, with coverage getting underway at 1.45pm. Club Rugby Board Premiership representative Kevin Quinn said the apex of the season was now fast approaching, and encouraged neutrals […]

20 Mar 2024 - Clubs & Schools

A touch of rugby delivered to your doorstep

The partnership between Scottish Rugby and Papa Johns has existed since February 2022, and the programme has been known as Papa Johns Tartan Touch since. Running annually between May and July, Tartan Touch is designed to provide a simplified version of rugby with the aim of attracting players of all abilities, ages and levels of […]

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17 Mar 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Inter-District sides introduce Nairn MacEwan Cup

The two sides have developed a healthy rivalry over the past decade, with both Districts remaining active at senior level on an ad hoc basis and playing each other three times – in 2016 and 2017 and in last year’s final. In a joint statement, they said: “Following a conversation between the two District committees, […]

15 Mar 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Community Recognition Awards 2024: Glasgow North Winners Announced

The Community Recognition Awards are Scottish Rugby’s annual domestic game awards programme, focusing on the on and off-field efforts of clubs and schools across Scotland over the course of the season. Award winners were announced for six categories including; Volunteer of the Season in Youth rugby sponsored by inspiresport, Volunteer of the Season in Schools […]