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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 […]

28 Oct 2022 - Match Officials

Same Game, Different Shirt campaign

The ‘Same Game, Different Shirt’ campaign showcases how match officiating can become a rewarding part of anyone’s rugby journey. As part of the campaign, the Game Development team at Scottish Rugby has created a condensed format of the Introduction to Match Officiating course. The new format allows new referees to complete the first part of […]

18 Oct 2022 - FOSROC Super Series

Ben Cairns appointed Heriot’s Rugby Super6 Head Coach

Ben joins the city side from Stirling Wolves where he took the side to the final of the FOSROC Super6 Sprint Series earlier this year. He will bring a level of organisation, player management, rugby knowledge and strategic vision to Goldenacre. Fin Gillies and Stuart Edwards will continue to be part of the coaching team […]

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 […]

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 […]