The decision to explore and consult on changes to existing playing structures derived from a desire from both Scottish Ruby and its clubs and schools, to enhance player development, increase game time and ultimately grow the game. The consultation involved clubs, independent and state schools from the five regions – Glasgow North, Glasgow South, East, […]
The Community Recognition Awards is Scottish Rugby’s annual domestic game awards programme, focusing on the on and off-field efforts of clubs and schools across Scotland over the course of the season. Awards winners were announced for six categories including; Volunteer of the Season in Youth rugby sponsored by inspiresport, Volunteer of the Season in Schools […]
The move to bring back the historic competition was made following an amended motion presented by GHA at the Scottish Rugby AGM in July 2021, where 72 clubs to 46 voted in favour to revive the tournament. The competition, which was first established in 1953, used to be competed for annually in the amateur era […]
Over the course of the week, rugby will reach school communities across the country from Ardrossan to Kirkwall, Elgin to Galashiels and many more locations in between. In the first ever instalment of the programme in September 2021, more than 16,000 pupils, boys and girls, from 287 schools engaged with rugby. Since then, more than […]
Currie Chieftains made their presence in a packed-out Mansfield know early in, as they claimed the opening points of the match within just four minutes. A break through the Hawick defence from stand-off Jamie Forbes took the visitors deep into the opposition 22. A series of penalty infringements from the hosts allowed Currie the opportunity […]
The Scottish Cup, which has been challenged for since 1995/96, was last contested in the 2018/19 season in an edge of the seat thriller at BT Murrayfield, as Ayr narrowly defeated Heriot’s for the win (27-25). Last season, Scottish Rugby made the decision to postpone the Scottish Cup, National Shield and National Bowl competitions in […]
The conference structure will see teams play friendlies in a round-robin format across the day, offering the U17 boys’ squads the chance to challenge themselves against new opposition. The event is designed to support young players access additional competition whilst supporting player integration from younger age-grade levels. The event will also be utilising FOSROC Academy […]
The challenge will see Doddie’s former teammates from the 1988 Scottish Schools tour to New Zealand take on an 88km adventure over two days in the hope of raising £88,000 towards research into MND. On Thursday 16 March the group of 22 former players (plus the original coaching staff) will set off on the 65km […]
Running between May and July, Tartan Touch is designed to provide a simplified version of rugby with the aim of attracting players of all abilities, ages and levels of experience who are looking to improve their fitness, begin their rugby journey or return to the sport, through simple and social activity. This year’s programme will […]
Building on the success of last year’s Game Development Conference, attended by over 250 coaches and match officials from across the domestic game, this year’s conference will also include sessions for club, school and society leaders and volunteers. Further details of sessions and guest speakers along with registration details for the conference will be confirmed […]