Scottish Rugby unveils ground-breaking Player Welfare Action Plan to support safe enjoyment of the community game

The Action Plan has a dedicated focus on eight key objectives which put player welfare at the forefront of on and off-pitch activity delivery, utilising an evidence-based approach for decision making. The Action Plan has been developed by Scottish Rugby’s Welfare Manager, Dr Karen Barclay, Chief Medical Officer, Dr James Robson and Head of Game […]

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RugbyRight launches for 2023/24 season with new concussion module

The course is comprised of three modules and can be accessed via the SCRUMS platform. RugbyRight: Concussion Education RugbyRight: Tackle Height RugbyRight: Safeguarding RugbyRight forms the minimum standard for coaching and match officiating in Scotland and, for 2023/24, must be completed by all coaches and match officials. RugbyRight: Concussion Education The new online concussion course […]

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Royal Bank RugbyForce 2023 Grants & Young Ambassadors announced

ROYAL BANK RUGBYFORCE GRANTS After a rigorous judging process, 10 clubs have been awarded a grant of £3,000 to help them tackle climate change from the grassroots up. New for 2023, this year’s initiative sees a pivot with club’s being asked to promote sustainability in the local community. Via their application, the clubs selected demonstrated […]

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Scottish rugby confirms fixtures across adult, schools and youth game for 2023/24

All fixtures can be found on Scottish Rugby’s website, HERE*. WOMEN’S LEAGUES Kicking-off proceedings this season are the women’s leagues which will begin Saturday 19 August. As per the National Competition Rules following last season’s restructure, the Premiership has been expanded to eight teams. Joining the Premiership this season will be Stewartry RFC, after the […]

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National Community Recognition Awards 2023: Winners announced

The event which was hosted by Caroline Blair and featured a Q&A with Scotland internationalists Emma Wassell, Ben White and Cameron Redpath, saw no fewer than 14 awards presented to volunteers, players and inspirational individuals across the game. The first awards presented on the night recognised inspiring leaders and volunteers across the game. The winners […]

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National Schools & Youth Cup competition structures and Round 1 announced

Following on from the announcement of the Boys’ Schools and Youth season restructure commencing in the 2023/24 season, Scottish Rugby is pleased to confirm further details and Round 1 information for the National Schools and Youth Cup competitions. The National Schools Cup will revert to a stand-alone structure, running alongside the Conference/League competitions, as it […]

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Inter-district Championship Round 2 squads announced

Round 2 will be hosted at Canal Park, Inverness this Saturday kicking off at 3pm. Diffenthal has appointed Paul Cairncross of Glasgow Hawks and Conor Bickerstaff of Marr as co-captains for the squad, with both players selected in the starting line-up. In the front-row, Michael Downer and Paul Cairncross (Glasgow Hawks) will pack down with […]

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Inter-district Championship Round 1 teams confirmed

The South will make their home at Netherdale tonight as they host the Edinburgh side in the opening round of the competition, kicking off at 7pm in Galashiels. Starting with the Borders outfit, fresh from his Scottish Cup win with Hawick on Saturday, head coach Matty Douglas has selected 11 Hawick men for his side, […]

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