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 […]
Shetland Valkyries travelled to Rubislaw on Saturday earning themselves a strong win over Aberdeenshire Quines (12-57) to take the Caledonia North Region 1 title. In doing so they have now earned themselves a spot in the Women’s Regional Play-Off Series alongside Stewartry, Dundee Valkyries and Ayr with the winner promoted to the Women’s Premiership for […]
To sign up and find out more, click HERE. The programme, which was first launched in 2021, has since engaged more than 70,000 pupils across over 600 state schools in rugby activity. This year, the programme will look to celebrate and promote both new and existing rugby activity within the state school environment through a […]
Selected players were nominated by their coaches to attend a regional assessment session, where their skillset was tested and monitored to allow coaches to make an informed selection. Across the seven squads, 149 players have been selected. Of the players, 38 are supported through Scottish Rugby’s Regional Training Centres, which forms as part of the […]
The coaching teams see an exciting calibre of Lead Coaches selected, with additional support from aspiring coaches, including three players currently involved in the Celtic Challenge. The Series provides a competitive development environment for the best young players in Scotland, regardless of geography or local environment, whilst supporting talent identification and selection for National Age […]
The final for the Sarah Beaney Cup, Women’s National Shield and Women’s National Plate will continue to be contested for at Silver Saturday, Scottish Rugby’s flagship finals event for the adult game. Silver Saturday will take place at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield campus on Saturday 27 April 2024. The Women’s National Bowl final will be […]