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7 Sep 2020 - Uncategorized

Obituary: Christy Elliot

Elliot was capped 12 times for Scotland between 1958 and 1965 and had come to prominence as an outstanding member of the Langholm team that were unbeaten winners of both Border League and Scotland’s unofficial club championship in the 1958-59 season. The Langholm club believes no other club in Britain could match their record that […]

4 Sep 2020 - Uncategorized

Season structures for 2020/21 club competitions

The Scottish Rugby Council, supported by the Championship Committee and the Rugby Development department, reached out to clubs over the summer to gather feedback, suggestions and share views on the challenges faced in returning to rugby. The Scottish Rugby Return to Rugby Roadmap issued in June outlined the process and steps required for how rugby […]

28 Aug 2020 - Uncategorized

Scotland launch new match kit for 2020/21 season

For Scotland’s men and women the traditional navy-blue shirt features touches of white and gold and carries an embossed tartan effect, while the reintroduction of white shorts and navy socks represents a return to some of the most iconic Scottish kits of the past. The incorporation of gold into the design commemorates the upcoming 150th […]

28 Aug 2020 - Uncategorized

Scotland launch new match kit for 2020/21 season

For Scotland’s men and women the traditional navy-blue shirt features touches of white and gold and carries an embossed tartan effect, while the reintroduction of white shorts and navy socks represents a return to some of the most iconic Scottish kits of the past. The incorporation of gold into the design commemorates the upcoming 150th […]

27 Aug 2020 - Uncategorized

Bill Elwood

William Andrew Elwood succeeded Jimmy Thain as the custodian of the international pitch and the back pitches at BT Murrayfield Stadium in 1985. He tended the stadium pitch with such loving care that the surface was routinely regarded by international players as among the best in the world. When the stadium was redeveloped in 1994 […]

26 Aug 2020 - Uncategorized

Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors | Important Match Day Information

Watch our bespoke video which outlines all the safety measures for fans attending the Edinburgh Rugby v Glasgow Warriors match at the stadium and we hope you enjoy the game.

21 Aug 2020 - Uncategorized

BT Murrayfield to welcome back fans for Scottish derby match

Scottish Government has supported Scottish Rugby’s plans which will make the game the first professional rugby match in the UK to welcome spectators since the Covid-19 lockdown in March. Scottish Rugby’s Chief Operating Officer, Dominic McKay said: “Scottish Rugby is delighted that a limited number of spectators will be in BT Murrayfield on Friday 28th […]

20 Aug 2020 - Uncategorized

Return to Rugby (Clubs & Schools) Update

In conjunction with the Scottish Government, the Scottish Rugby Threat Management Group has agreed a roadmap for the return of contact rugby for all age groups, with the next step being the return to modified touch rugby for adults on the 24 August. Mini & Youth players have been able to participate in modified touch […]

20 Aug 2020 - Uncategorized

Return to Rugby (Clubs & Schools) Update

In conjunction with the Scottish Government, the Scottish Rugby Threat Management Group has agreed a roadmap for the return of contact rugby for all age groups, with the next step being the return to modified touch rugby for adults on the 24 August. Mini & Youth players have been able to participate in modified touch […]

15 Aug 2020 - Uncategorized

Ian Barr is Scottish Rugby’s new president

Barr becomes the first President to be elected from Lasswade Rugby Club. He said: “It’s an absolutely great honour. I feel proud for my family and for Lasswade. I’m very humbled by the appointment and also very excited. “I never expected to be captain of any of my teams where I played; I never really […]