News

23 Oct 2020 - Uncategorized

New Governance Group set up

As Clubs are aware, since assuming the role of President I have been committed to setting up a new group to review all aspects of Scottish Rugby’s governance. The Scottish Rugby Council has now approved the membership and terms of reference of the Council’s new Standing Committee on Governance. The Committee, under the independent chairmanship […]

23 Oct 2020 - Uncategorized

Green sky thinking for Hawick Rugby Club

The £35,000 study, which has been given the green light by the club’s committee, will look at how a new stand at Mansfield Park can help keep the club at the centre of the community. It’s part of the ‘Green Sky’ project which hopes the results will enable the club to replace the existing stand, […]

21 Oct 2020 - Uncategorized

Scotland team to play Georgia

Glasgow Warriors hooker Fraser Brown will captain his country for the first time, winning his 51st cap, while Edinburgh winger Duhan van der Merwe starts and will make his debut for Scotland, as will Glasgow Warriors prop Oli Kebble, who is among the replacements. Townsend has also named scrum-half, Ali Price and back-row, Jamie Ritchie […]

21 Oct 2020 - Uncategorized

British & Irish Lions to play Japan at BT Murrayfield

The first-ever clash between the world’s greatest touring side and the Brave Blossoms will raise the curtain for the Lions’ eagerly awaited Tour to South Africa, which culminates in a three Test series against Rugby World Cup champions, the Springboks. Tickets for the historic fixture go on pre-sale on Tuesday 3 November, with supporters able […]

20 Oct 2020 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby welcomes powerful partnership

SP Energy Networks are already the official sponsor for Scotland Women, Scotland U20 and Official Community Partner of Glasgow Warriors – committed to supporting grass root rugby and increasing community engagement in the areas they serve. Throughout the pandemic, SP Energy Networks’ key workers have worked tirelessly to keep power flowing to their customers, allowing […]

19 Oct 2020 - Uncategorized

Scotland Women name squad for France test

The squad remains largely unchanged from the start of the tournament in February, with Megan Kennedy and Abi Evans returning from injury. Two uncapped players feature in the squad, with scrum-half Rachel Law and centre Rachel Shankland included. Easson said: “Selection has been tough, but it’s a credit to the players who have all worked […]

16 Oct 2020 - Uncategorized

Supporting Clubs Investment Programme

For this season, the investment programme replaces Minimum Operating Standards / Club Sustainability Award and has been designed to reflect the current priorities and needs clubs have, which are quite distinctive from previous seasons. Aligned to Scottish Rugby’s 4-point plan “Respond, Reset, Recover and Rebuild”, the Supporting Clubs Investment Programme will seek to focus on […]

16 Oct 2020 - Uncategorized

Update | Scotland first international games behind closed doors

The Scottish Government has confirmed that although professional sport can proceed this month, due to COVID-19 restrictions, games must be played behind closed doors. As a result, Scotland’s opening match of the season, the warm-up game against Georgia at BT Murrayfield on Friday 23 October (7.30pm) will not be open to spectators. The game will […]

14 Oct 2020 - Uncategorized

Six Scottish coaches gain highest award

After two years’ study – where they have been challenged well outside their comfort zone – they have successfully completed the United Kingdom Coaching Certificate (UKCC) Level 4 coaching course, in partnership with Edinburgh Napier University and sportscotland. It’s the top benchmark in our coach education framework and by the coaches’ own admission led to […]

12 Oct 2020 - Uncategorized

Scotland squad named for 2020 autumn internationals

Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has named a 40-man squad for the forthcoming autumn international matches, which include the conclusion of the 2020 Guinness Six Nations and newly launched Autumn Nations Cup. The squad features three uncapped players in Glasgow Warriors prop Oli Kebble, Edinburgh winger Duhan van der Merwe and Harlequins scrum-half, Scott Steele. […]