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15 Mar 2020 - Uncategorized

£500K hardship fund launched

A new £500,000 Club Hardship Fund (CHF) will offer financial assistance to grassroots clubs facing cashflow and immediate financial challenges through the impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19). Designed to help clubs through the period of uncertainty created by the Coronavirus outbreak, the CHF would release funds to support identified financial issues caused by a lack of […]

13 Mar 2020 - Uncategorized

Wales v Scotland postponed

The Welsh Rugby Union issued the following statement regarding the game: The WRU has maintained an open dialogue with, and continued to seek advice and direction from, the National Assembly for Wales and other stakeholders, including the Six Nations, on this fast-moving issue. Whilst medical advice remains consistent, we have decided that it is in […]

13 Mar 2020 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby suspends all rugby in Scotland

In light of government restrictions on public gatherings and the resulting pressure on emergency services and healthcare provision, Scottish Rugby has decided that with effect from Sunday 15 March at 6pm there will be a short period without domestic competition (or training) whilst a further assessment can be made. This will be in effect up […]

13 Mar 2020 - Uncategorized

Obituary: Ian Lumsden

Born in Edinburgh in 1923, Ian James Michael Lumsden made his debut for the Scotland rugby team in the first Five Nations Championship match after the Second World War, in France in Paris on New Year’s Day 1947. He was at stand-off that day but was also an accomplished full-back during club rugby with both […]

12 Mar 2020 - Uncategorized

Scotland U18 Match Cancelled

The fixture was due to at take place on Sunday 15 March, kick-off 2pm. The decision has been taken in response to the evolving COVID-19 outbreak. The health and safety of the teams, staff and supporters is paramount and it is in the best interests of everyone that the game is not played at this […]

12 Mar 2020 - Uncategorized

Three changes for championship finale

All three adjustments are made to the forward pack, where hooker and vice-captain Stuart McInally, number 8 Magnus Bradbury (both Edinburgh), and second-row Sam Skinner (Exeter Chiefs) come in – the latter starting for the first time this campaign. Glasgow Warriors pair Fraser Brown (hooker) and Scott Cummings (second-row) move to the bench as a […]

11 Mar 2020 - Uncategorized

FOSROC Super6 Play-offs Confirmed

Four teams will battle it out for a place in the Final at Scotstoun on Saturday 28 March (kick-off 7.20pm) which will be broadcast live on BBC Scotland. Watsonians ended the regular season at the top of the FOSROC Super6 league and will host fourth-placed Southern Knights at Myreside on Saturday 21 March (kick-off 4pm). […]

11 Mar 2020 - Uncategorized

Scotland U20 side named for Welsh finale

The inclusion of blindside flanker Jack Hill is the only alteration to the starting XV that lost to France last week as Lineen has opted for a fairly settled side. Boroughmuir Bears’ Gregor Brown moves to the bench in place of Hill, while Jack Blain is also named among the replacements as the winger returns […]

10 Mar 2020 - Uncategorized

Caledonia Midlands & East Regional Winners Awarded

The Scottish Rugby Development Awards celebrate and recognise the efforts of players, coaches, match officials and volunteers from the domestic game across all five regions of Scotland. The five winners from both regions came together with Scottish Rugby officials for the ceremony. The presentation took place before the Guinness Six Nations Scotland v France match […]

9 Mar 2020 - Uncategorized

Scotland Women v Wales Women postponed

Six Nations and its constituent Unions and federations will work closely to identify dates on which all postponed matches will take place. No immediate announcement will be made on rescheduling as we will need to discuss with all relevant stakeholders and assess the evolution of the situation. The Wales v Scotland Guinness Six Nations and […]