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21 Nov 2023 - Clubs & Schools

Scottish Rugby launches SROI project for grassroots game

Scottish Rugby’s Rugby Development Department has launched its first Social Return on Investment project to help the department and clubs alike understand and quantify the social, environment and economic value of the grassroots game in Scotland. This project looks to create data and information which can provide national and local benefits, supporting new partnerships in […]

Saltire Energy Caledonia Cup – Youth Rugby Finals Day

13 Nov 2023 - Clubs & Schools

Semi-finals for 2023/24 National Youth Cup competitions drawn

Click HERE for more fixtures information. Boys U18 National Youth Cup Boroughmuir defeated Gala Wanderers 50-0 to book the first semi-final slot for the U18 Youth Cup. They will face Dumfries Saints who were victorious over Currie Chieftains, 34-19. West of Scotland will host Stirling County in the semi-final, after they overcome competition from Peebles […]

13 Nov 2023 - Clubs & Schools

National Schools Cup semi-finals drawn for 2023/24 competiton

Click HERE for more fixtures information. U18 National Schools Cup George Watson’s College were first to secure a spot in the semi-finals, narrowly defeating Strathallan on home turf, 21-17. Edinburgh Academy triumphed on the road, beating Howe of Fife/Bell Baxter High School, 12-24. Merchiston Castle earned their semi-final spot with a 26-13 victory over Loretto […]

7 Nov 2023 - Clubs & Schools

Scottish Rugby opens nominations for Girls Regional Game Series

The Series was first created and introduced in the 2022/23 season as part of Scottish Rugby’s Women’s & Girls strategy and has been developed jointly by Sottish Rugby’s Rugby Development and High-Performance departments. The Series provides a competitive development environment for the best young players in Scotland, regardless of geography or local environment, whilst supporting […]

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31 Oct 2023 - Clubs & Schools

Scottish Rugby confirms Women’s Cup competition format for 2023/24

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 […]

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31 Oct 2023 - Clubs & Schools

Boys National Youth Cup quarterfinals drawn

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 […]

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17 Oct 2023 - Clubs & Schools

Scottish Rugby confirms Girls National Cup and Shield formats for 2023

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 […]

13 Sep 2023 - Clubs & Schools

Scottish Rugby launches ‘lifesaving’ First Responder course for the grassroots game

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 […]

5 Sep 2023 - Clubs & Schools

Scottish Rugby begins CashBack Schools of Rugby Phase 6 with £1.5M of investment

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 […]

11 Aug 2023 - Obituary

Obituary: Billy Adams

It is with saddened hearts that we let you know of the passing of our good friend Billy Adams, very peacefully at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin and after a courageous fight against cancer. Billy was a club stalwart from his playing days through to carrying out various roles at committee level and was our immediate […]