Entry is free to all eight matches, which will be held across the main bowl, Hive Stadium and the back pitches, with the first matches kicking off at 11am, and the last game – the Boys U18 Cup Final – kicking off in the main bowl at 5:30pm. Stirling County return to the U18 Boys […]
Ayr RFC have £2m plans to redevelop their aging clubhouse, and bring to life inclusive changing facilities, a multi-purpose studio, a strength and conditioning gym, and a community café. The club are one of two successful applicants to Scottish Rugby’s major capital investment fund this year. The rollout of the huge redevelopment plans at Millbrae […]
Some of the young people selected represent clubs and schools such as Highland and Lockerbie, showing the breadth of the applications received. The panel is designed to integrate youth perspectives into the decision-making processes that shape the future of rugby in Scotland. It restarted in September 2022 following the Covid-19 pandemic and ran for a […]
After a successful 2022-2024 term, the Youth Panel is due to be refreshed with new representatives for the November 2024-November 2026 period. The Youth Panel was restarted after Covid-19 in late 2022 with a renewed commitment to integrating youth perspectives into the decision-making processes that shape the future of rugby in Scotland. The panel serves […]
In February of this year, Ken was awarded his Scotland cap retrospectively at a ceremony at Scottish Gas Murrayfield which recognised his selection for a Scotland squad who played a French select team in Bordeaux in April 1980. During the retrospective international cap project, a total of 75 male players were awarded retrospective caps with […]
Mixed ability rugby is an inclusive approach to the game, ensuring participation that engages everyone, no matter their age, ability or experience level. It means barriers participation are removed and a supportive and welcoming environment is created. Hosted by 2023 winners of the Spirit of Rugby Award, Brian and Senga Johnston and the Ayrshire Clan, […]
It was the highlight of the 16 finals played across the breadth of the region over the weekend across the Under-15, 16 and 18 age groups. Marr College was represented in four finals on the day, winning the U15 Shield 43-25 over East Kilbride alongside the U18 Cup. West of Scotland participated in three finals, […]
The Community Recognition Awards are 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. Award winners were announced for six categories including; Volunteer of the Season in Youth rugby sponsored by inspiresport, Volunteer of the Season in Schools […]
The 2024 Festival takes place at Stadiwm CSM in Colwyn Bay, Wales, starting on Friday 29 March and running until Saturday 6 April. Scotland will play 35-minute matches against France, Wales, England and Italy before finishing with a 70-minute match against Ireland. The selection comes after the Girls’ Regional Game Series which ran in January […]
This year’s conference will be hosted by Caroline Blair (host of the official Scottish Rugby Podcast) and will include sessions for club, school and society leaders and volunteers. An update on the Rugby Development strategic plan will also be part of the conference, with input from the Club Rugby Board. Scottish Rugby is also pleased […]