As per previous years, the Cup competition will comprise of four tiers: the Sarah Beaney Cup, the National Shield, the National Plate and the National Bowl. Following a series of changes to the regular league format within the Women’s game, there are a handful of changes to the team eligibility for each competition. The revised […]
U18 National Youth Cup Following the conclusion of the group stages, the following quarterfinals have been draw. Stirling County, Dumfries Saints, West of Scotland and Boroughmuir all topped their groups to take the home advantage for the knock-out stage. QF1: West of Scotland v Peebles QF2: Dumfries Saints v Currie Chieftains QF3: Stirling County v […]
The Girl’s U16 National Cup and Shield Competition shall be contested by the five teams from the inspiresport Girls National League Division 1 competition – Annan, Biggar, Dumfries Saints, Shetland and Stirling County. The teams will play each other on a home and away basis with Round 1 taking place on 28/29 October. In the […]
The online course has been designed by Scottish Rugby’s Welfare Manager, Dr Karen Barclay and Scottish Rugby’s wider medical team and aims to help people understand basic principles in delivering assistance in the event of a serious injury or illness until more skilled help arrives, which Dr Barclay describes as ‘lifesaving skills’. “Whilst the course […]
Phase 6 of the programme is focused on the theme of ‘Sport for Change’ and sees investment being delivered to schools in areas of deprivation, targeting pupils who may be at risk of being excluded, or at risk of exclusion from school, or at risk of being involved in antisocial behaviour. Of the 13 schools […]
The Action Plan has a dedicated focus on eight key objectives which put player welfare at the forefront of on and off-pitch activity delivery, utilising an evidence-based approach for decision making. The Action Plan has been developed by Scottish Rugby’s Welfare Manager, Dr Karen Barclay, Chief Medical Officer, Dr James Robson and Head of Game […]
This initiative follows on from their ‘Carry the Gene’ challenge to fund vital research into Bardet Biedl Syndrome (BBS). Eight-year-old Caitlin Wilkie, was diagnosed with BBS in 2017. This is an extremely rare genetic condition with symptoms including heart issues, kidney failure, learning difficulties, obesity and sight loss usually by teenage years. BBS is an […]
The course is comprised of three modules and can be accessed via the SCRUMS platform. RugbyRight: Concussion Education RugbyRight: Tackle Height RugbyRight: Safeguarding RugbyRight forms the minimum standard for coaching and match officiating in Scotland and, for 2023/24, must be completed by all coaches and match officials. RugbyRight: Concussion Education The new online concussion course […]
ROYAL BANK RUGBYFORCE GRANTS After a rigorous judging process, 10 clubs have been awarded a grant of £3,000 to help them tackle climate change from the grassroots up. New for 2023, this year’s initiative sees a pivot with club’s being asked to promote sustainability in the local community. Via their application, the clubs selected demonstrated […]
Partnership to tackle carbon emissions across Scotland, starting with the home of Scottish Rugby, Scottish Gas Murrayfield and its 26-acre estate. Driving the growth of the Scotland Women’s team through shirt and stadium sponsorship as well as other female age-grade teams through activities over the course of the agreement. Landmark deal gives over 130 clubs […]