Edinburgh lothian & borders Archives - Page 5 of 9

25 Apr 2023 - Clubs & Schools

Revised season structures for men’s game unveiled by Scottish Rugby

The decision to consult on a series of changes was prompted by the fluctuation in player engagement in the adult male game following on from the Covid-19 pandemic. The Competitions team, which operates within the Rugby Development department set out a series of recommendations to the structures, which was endorsed by the Club Rugby Board […]

25 Apr 2023 - Clubs & Schools

Braidholm to host Inter-district Championship Finals Day

The event will see the Glasgow based club open its doors to spectators for two matches, the Final between the two top sides from round one, along with a third/fourth place play-off. The grounds, which can hold 3,500 spectators with an additional 200 in its clubhouse, was selected as the host following an application process […]

24 Mar 2023 - Clubs & Schools

Scottish Rugby unveils season structure changes for boys’ schools and youth rugby

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, […]

21 Mar 2023 - Clubs & Schools

Community Recognition Awards 2023 | East region winners announced

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 […]

14 Mar 2023 - Clubs & Schools

Coaching teams and fixture details confirmed for Inter-district Championship 2023

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 […]

13 Mar 2023 - Clubs & Schools

Scottish Rugby Schools Week recommences for fourth instalment

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 […]

11 Mar 2023 - Clubs & Schools

Tennent’s Men’s Premiership Final 2023 | Hawick v Currie Chieftains Match Report

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 […]

6 Mar 2023 - Clubs & Schools

Scottish Cup, National Shield & National Bowl competitions progress

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 […]

6 Mar 2023 - Clubs & Schools

Scottish Rugby to broadcast Tennent’s Men’s Premiership Final

Hawick and Currie Chieftains booked their place in the Premiership final, after defeating Marr and Edinburgh Accies respectively in the semi-final play-offs last weekend. The game will be hosted at Mansfield Park after the Borders side finished top of the table in an unbeaten run at the end of the regular season. Coverage will start […]

2 Mar 2023 - Clubs & Schools

Scottish Rugby’s X-Conference returns

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 […]