Originally a promising hockey player with ambitions of representing Scotland, it was a touch rugby tournament at Stirling County Rugby Club – attended on a whim – that changed her path. “I always saw myself going on to represent Scotland in hockey but I grew up in a rugby family; my Dad is rugby daft”, […]
Australia’s fly-half Joseph Dillon got the game underway. The Scots quickly earned a penalty after Australian hands were spotted in the ruck by the match officiating teams. Scotland looked sharp in the opening exchanges, as scrum-half Hector Patterson and stand-off Matthew Urwin combined down the right wing for the game’s first real attacking move. A […]
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 […]