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31 Jan 2022 - Uncategorized

Scots heartened by Seville 7s showing

Drawn alongside Australia, Canada and Kenya – teams all ranked above them in the series standings – Scotland emerged from a competitive Pool D as quarter-finalists, with wins over the latter two teams ensuring a last eight berth in Andalusia. Tasked with the honour of playing the event’s opening match at the Estadio de Cartuja, […]

29 Jan 2022 - Uncategorized

Watsonians retain Women’s Tennent’s Premiership league title

At 2pm today (Saturday 29 January) action got underway with the Glasgow-side kicking off into the wind, finding the hands of Watsonians in the 22. The opening minutes saw some intense phases of play with Watsonians struggling to make meters against a strong Hillhead defence. After phases of play which saw both sides concede penalties, […]

28 Jan 2022 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Schools Week returns for 2022

During the September instalment of Scottish Ruby Schools Week, 287 schools signed up to participate, with nearly a quarter delivering new or rekindling their rugby activity. To meet the challenges presented by Covid-19, the programme was largely delivered digitally, with teachers offering practical and classrooms-based rugby activities based on resources provided by Scottish Rugby. This […]

28 Jan 2022 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby Schools Week returns for 2022

During the September instalment of Scottish Ruby Schools Week, 287 schools signed up to participate, with nearly a quarter delivering new or rekindling their rugby activity. To meet the challenges presented by Covid-19, the programme was largely delivered digitally, with teachers offering practical and classrooms-based rugby activities based on resources provided by Scottish Rugby. This […]

27 Jan 2022 - Uncategorized

Breitling and TikTok partnerships announced by Six Nations

Breitling, the luxury Swiss Watchmaker, has become the Official Timing Partner of the Guinness Six Nations, Women’s Six Nations and Autumn Nations Series. The Breitling partnership is a first of its kind for a Timing Partner, as it will span all Six Nations Rugby competitions, including the first ever timing partner for the Women’s Six […]

27 Jan 2022 - Uncategorized

Scotland Announce U20 Six Nations Squad

Murray’s squad will host last year’s Under-20 Six Nations Champions, England, in the opening round of the Under-20 Six Nations on Friday 4 February at The DAM Health Stadium (kick-off 8pm) – live on BBC iPlayer. Secure your tickets now! The 30-man squad is made up from 17 forwards and 13 backs, with 14 players […]

26 Jan 2022 - Uncategorized

1872 Cup matches rescheduled

The Scotstoun leg of the 1872 Cup will now be played on Friday 18 March (kick-off 7.35pm), Due to the lack of available weekends beyond the Six Nations window, it was not possible for URC fixture organisers to schedule this game at another time with any certainty. The deciding match of the 1872 Cup will […]

25 Jan 2022 - Uncategorized

Values & Respect | Statement from Gav Scott, Director of Rugby Development

“Watching our clubs and schools return to play in these last five months after so much time off due to covid-19 has been so heartening. However, we know that in the last two years frustrations have been built up, and in some cases, these frustrations have caused improper behaviour on the side-lines and on the […]

25 Jan 2022 - Uncategorized

Papa Johns grabs a large slice of rugby action

The multi-year sponsorship will see the company become Scottish Rugby’s official pizza and takeaway partner in a deal that will be focussed on supporting the adult and youth community and club game in Scotland. Through the new partnership, Papa Johns will also become the naming rights partner for the hugely successful ‘Tartan Touch’ programme, which […]

Saltire Energy Caledonia Cup – Youth Rugby Finals Day

24 Jan 2022 - Clubs & Schools

Saltire Energy Caledonia Cup returns

This year’s competition is sponsored and supported by Saltire Energy, which joined Scottish Rugby as a partner on a three-year deal in July 2021. The Saltire Energy Caledonia Cup competition celebrates Girls and Boys rugby across Scottish Rugby’s Caledonia Region (Caledonia North and Caledonia Midlands), providing the young players with enhanced development opportunities in an […]