England were quick to assert their physical dominance. Scotland found themselves on the back foot with Rhona Lloyd pulling off a vital try-saving tackle in the opening minute, dragging Claudia McDonald into touch just metres from the line. However, when Scotland earned a scrum with the hopes of exiting, they conceded a penalty. England built […]
Still only 26 years old, McLachlan’s rise has been nothing short of remarkable, transforming from a Scottish judo champion into a mainstay in the national team in just a matter of years. Born and raised in Edinburgh, McLachlan’s sporting journey began far from the try line. A talented judoka, she earned titles as both a […]
The U18 Six Nations Festival continues to play a pivotal role in developing the next generation of rugby talent across the men’s and women’s game. A breeding ground for future international stars, the festival offers young players, coaches, and match officials a vital introduction to the high-performance environment of international rugby. For most, it’s their […]
England 12 – 21 Scotland Scotland Women U18 secured themselves well-earned and hard-fought first win of the festival over England, marked by grit, precision, and moments of defensive brilliance across the park. From the get go, Scotland put England under immediate pressure, forcing early errors. A series of penalties in Scotland’s favour allowed Poppy Mellanby […]
“I’m massively excited for this Six Nations, especially with it being a Rugby World Cup year, it definitely adds another level of excitement to the competition”, said Rhona. “We’re obviously not looking too far down the line yet, we have to focus on this competition here and now but we do have to recognise this […]