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Scotland U20 Development side lose out to Wales

A Scotland squad of largely U19 players travelled down, with some of the U20 players involved with Emerging Scotland. Scotland’s try came from Merchiston Castle School flanker Zander Mactaggart in the 70th minute, and was converted by Edinburgh Rugby’s Ross Wolfenden. Scotland had got over the line in the first half, but were held up […]

Preview: Emerging Scotland v Italy Under-23s

Emerging Scotland v Italy Under-23s tickets What they said Forwards Coach John Dalziel said: “We’ve had U18, U19 and Emerging Scotland all together this week, so it’s great for Scottish rugby to see all the talent all in one place training against each other. It’s been outstanding. “As a national coach, you can see the depth […]

National Youth Cup Finals 2024

Brown embracing Emerging Scotland experience

Edinburgh Rugby full-back Jack Brown has had a busy last month, being involved in Scotland A’s victory over Chile and he’s ready for more time in an international jersey. Reflecting on the A game, where he trained against the international squad who were preparing for their Australia Test, he said: “It was unbelievable, it was […]

Boys Schools Cup Finals 2024

Stewart’s Melville kicked off the U16 Schools Cup Final in the main Scottish Gas Murrayfield Bowl earlier this morning. Within the first five minutes George Watson’s College got on the scoreboard thanks to a lovely break by outside centre Ian Nimmo. The ball was recycled before prop Archie Catto crashed over from short range for […]

Match Report: Scotland 27-13 Australia

In what was Scotland’s earliest kick-off of the series, a sluggish start from both sides saw Australia eventually take things by the scruff of the neck with some punishing, probing phase play. The hosts’ defence was anything but porous, although a number of infringements allowed Noah Lolesio to send over a penalty for the game’s […]

Scotland A 19 – 17 Chile

Scotland opened their account quickly after being gifted a strong attacking platform inside Chile’s half as Ross Thompson nudged a penalty for a line out inside the 22. With Chile not contesting it was an easy win in the air and quickly Ross McCann was able to find space on the right wing before putting […]

Preview: Scotland v Australia

What they said Head Coach Gregor Townsend said: “We know what a big game this is to end our November campaign, but also our year. “Australia are a quality side, they always have been, and they’ve got a full squad to pick from. Some really talented, experienced players, and they’re full of confidence.” The teams The […]

Preview: Scotland A v Chile

What they said Head Coach Pete Horne said: “It’s a great chance to kickstart the weekend. We’ve spoken a little bit about how there’s no reason we can’t go out and steal the show and have people living Hive Stadium full of enthusiasm, talking about the tries we’ve scored. “We want to leave a lasting impression. […]

The Kennedy Legacy

Today, her legacy is further enshrined as she is inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. “It’s like the damehood of rugby isn’t it?”, said Donna. “Getting that email through to tell me the news, it was just like ‘wow!’. It feels so surreal but it’s such an honour. “Karen (Jones, Donna’s wife) will […]