Caledonia North Archives - Page 8 of 8

15 Nov 2022 - Clubs & Schools

Youth Cup Competition semi-finals loom

In the National Youth Cup and Shield competitions, four quarter finals played out across the U18 and U16 age groups last weekend to progress to a semi-final. In the U18 and U16 Cup Competition quarter-finalists are comprised of the top four teams from the National Conference, top two teams from the Borders Town Conference and […]

8 Nov 2022 - Clubs & Schools

Scottish Rugby Schools Week set to return in 2023

Since its launch in 2021, Scottish Rugby has engaged with more than 70,000 pupils across over 600 state schools through the programme. Scottish Rugby Schools Week aims to increase opportunities for girls and boys to engage in rugby by supporting teachers to deliver new rugby activities or highlight existing rugby activities, whilst providing links to […]

1 Nov 2022 - Clubs & Schools

Meet the new Scottish Rugby Youth Panel

The new members of the Panel include players, match officials and coaches with a wide range of experiences in rugby, heralding from across the country. Appointed for the next two seasons, the Youth Panel will provide a platform for youth perspectives to be listened to and understood. The group will also provide influence on a […]

16 Jun 2022 - Corporate

Scottish Rugby launches transformational Women and Girls’ Strategy

Scottish Rugby is targeting the opportunities women’s rugby presents having previously identified it as one of three strategic priorities in its 2021-2024 Corporate Strategy, entitled ‘Wellbeing, Women and Winning’ launched last year. Built on the incredible work that has gone on in the club and international game over the last three decades by the pioneers […]

31 May 2022 - Corporate

Scottish Rugby hosts largest Game Development Conference

Over 250 coaches and match officials from across the domestic game in Scotland engaged in interactive workshops on a range of topics such as using video game design in session planning, managing distractions as a referee, plus practical sessions on the International pitch breaking-down technical aspects of attack and defence. Highlights from the conference included […]

31 May 2022 - Clubs & Schools

Scottish Rugby unveils season structure revamp for women’s domestic game

The decision to explore and consult on changes to existing playing structures was prompted by the continued growth in women’s teams and player numbers across the country. The consultation involved 48 clubs, three universities and two referee societies currently delivering to or supporting rugby programmes across the women’s game. These groups were invited to complete […]

5 May 2022 - BT Murrayfield

Scottish Rugby to broadcast Silver Saturday

Three games will feature at the Silver Saturday event, hosted at BT Murrayfield: National Bowl (12pm KO): Greenock v Cartha Queen’s Park 2XV (Referee, Yvonne Tunnicliff) National Plate (2.30pm KO): Ayr v Biggar (Referee, Allana McLean) Sarah Beaney Cup (5pm): Watsonian FC v Hillhead Jordanhill (Referee, Mary Pringle) An all Women refereeing team will lead […]

Saltire Energy Caledonia Cup – Youth Rugby Finals Day

14 Apr 2022 - Clubs & Schools

Caledonia Youth Cup finals set to take place in Aberdeen

A total of 30 teams from across the Caledonia region will congregate in Aberdeen. The sides have competed in a series of regional leagues and then Cup, Shield, and Bowl knockout rounds, culminating in 24 boys’ and 6 girls’ teams reaching Sunday’s Finals Day event. The series of games will be played in three intervals, […]

Tennents Premiership Final – Currie Chieftains v Marr RFC

2 Apr 2022 - Uncategorized

Marr make history at Malleny winning the Tennent’s Premiership title

Full-back Charlie Brett kicked things off for Currie, taking the boys in yellow into their opposition’s 22. Within just 50 seconds of the match beginning, the visitors conceded the first penalty of the game, and Currie opted to kick for posts to claim an early lead. Stand-off Sam Leto saw the ball safely across the […]

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 […]