News

31 Jul 2020 - Uncategorized

Scotland 2020/21 Autumn Test campaign takes on a new look

Specific details of the new international calendar are expected in the coming weeks with an exciting schedule of matches being developed for the recently announced Autumn Test campaign window of 24 October – 5 December. Fans who purchased tickets for the original games will be communicated with by the end of August when we will […]

22 Jul 2020 - Uncategorized

World Rugby Executive Committee recommends 2020 temporary COVID-19 international calendar

The World Rugby Executive Committee has today recommended a revised temporary 2020 international calendar with the express objective of optimising recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic for the betterment of the global game at all levels. Seeking to reconcile the interests of the international game, the professional club game and player welfare, temporary windows have been […]

15 Jul 2020 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby announces the second phase of its Club Hardship Fund

Almost £400,000 was allocated from an initial fund of £500,000 with the remaining money ring-fenced for supporting other projects around the club game. Phase 2 of the CHF is to assist clubs with the safe reopening of their clubhouses. The purpose of the fund is to enable clubs to complete the Scottish Rugby and sportscotland […]

13 Jul 2020 - Uncategorized

Easton Roy

Easton died last week at the age of 97 having continued to play for Stirling County since the 1950s. Scottish Rugby Interim Chairman John Jeffrey said: “Easton was the embodiment of why so many of us love rugby. Just because he reached a certain age, there was no reason for him to turn his back […]

10 Jul 2020 - Uncategorized

Return to Rugby Stage 3 Guidelines for Clubs and Schools

The Stage 3 guidance has been developed by the Scottish Rugby Threat Management Group’s Return to Rugby sub-group and comes into effect as of Monday 13 July. Detailed information can be found by clicking here.. A webinar is being held at 3pm today, Friday 10 July, (Register: tinyurl.com/ycu3m4h8) to provide an update to clubs and […]

10 Jul 2020 - Uncategorized

Return to Rugby Stage 3 Guidelines for Clubs and Schools

The Stage 3 guidance has been developed by the Scottish Rugby Threat Management Group’s Return to Rugby sub-group and comes into effect as of Monday 13 July. Detailed information can be found by clicking here.. A webinar is being held at 3pm today, Friday 10 July, (Register: tinyurl.com/ycu3m4h8) to provide an update to clubs and […]

9 Jul 2020 - Uncategorized

Royal Bank RugbyForce Update

We know that the weekend is something all clubs look forward to and you will be as disappointed as we are with the postponement. However the safety and wellbeing of you and your club members is of the foremost importance. Royal Bank RugbyForce weekend will now form part of Scottish Rugby’s Return to Rugby road […]

9 Jul 2020 - Uncategorized

Royal Bank RugbyForce Update

We know that the weekend is something all clubs look forward to and you will be as disappointed as we are with the postponement. However the safety and wellbeing of you and your club members is of the foremost importance. Royal Bank RugbyForce weekend will now form part of Scottish Rugby’s Return to Rugby road […]

3 Jul 2020 - Uncategorized

Doddie Weir inducted into Scottish Rugby Hall of Fame

The 61-times capped Scotland international, a British & Irish Lion on their victorious 1997 tour to South Africa, enjoyed a stellar career with Melrose and Newcastle Falcons, winning domestic league titles with both clubs, displaying a larger-than-life personality and no less ability over the course of his playing career. A well-documented battle with motor neurone […]

3 Jul 2020 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby unveils Return to Rugby Roadmap for season 2020/21

Scottish Rugby’s six staged roadmap for clubs and schools is aligned to the Scottish Government’s own phased exit from lockdown and in line with recommendations from World Rugby. Taking physical distancing and Scottish Government’s own phased routemap into account clubs are being advised that no adult competitive rugby is envisaged before October 2020. This is […]