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03.03.24 – Wales U18s v Scotland U18s – Friendly – Leo Elder of Scotland

5 Mar 2024

Defeats for Scotland U18 men in Wales

In the first game, Scotland U18 A lost 29-22 to Wales Development U18. Tries from Sam Byrd (2), Aiden Orr and Archie McMichael proved not enough to take the victory. Shortly after, Scotland U18 were defeated 43-10 by Wales U18. Captain Joe Roberts grabbed the only try for Scotland from a driving maul, and Vice-captain […]

5 Mar 2024

Life busy but Yule embraces it

Stuart Yule is Scottish Rugby’s Head of Physical Performance and as such, leads a team who meticulously endeavour to ensure that as far as preparation goes, everything is in place for teams to deliver the optimum display on the pitch. As Stuart so succinctly puts it: “There’s a science and an art. The principles are […]

1 Mar 2024

Two men’s Scotland U18 teams travel to face Wales

First, a Scotland U18 A side will take on Wales Development U18, kicking off at 12pm. Then Scotland U18 will play Wales U18 on the same pitch, with kick off at 2.30pm. The wider Scotland U18 squad has been selected with the help of the FOSROC Academy festivals and U18 inter-city derbies held earlier this […]

1 Mar 2024

Men’s Premiership semi-finals | Preview

Hawick v Kelso – Mansfield Park, 3pm Regular season league leaders Hawick earned themselves a home semi-final, with Kelso securing the final play-off spot to give us a border derby. Hawick lost just once in the regular campaign, picking up 16 wins and a draw to finish with 77 points. Kelso’s nine wins, six losses […]

24 Feb 2024

Report: Scotland 30-21 England

The 128-year wait was worth it as a rampant Duhan van der Merwe crashed over for three tries, with co-captain Finn Russell landing a perfect six kicks to boot. England drew first blood with a superbly taken George Furbank try. Off the back of a scrum, Ben Earl fed Danny Care, who popped to Elliot […]

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23 Feb 2024

Match Report: Scotland U20 17-30 England U20

It was a crisp evening as Kenny Murray’s side welcomed their English counterparts for the latest instalment of the 2024 Under-20 Six Nations. Isaac Coates got the contest started as the rain began to descend. A misplaced first Scottish lineout gifted England territory in the opening two minutes. Fergus Watson prevented what seemed a probable […]

23 Feb 2024

Preview: Scotland V England

What they said Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend said: “There’s lots of positive energy in the camp around us playing at home against our biggest rival, but also on the fact that we should’ve won against France. Not just because of the decision at the end which we were frustrated with, but also because of […]

22 Feb 2024

Preview: Scotland U20 V England U20

What they said Scotland U20 Head Coach Kenny Murray said: “After the first fallow week, the team are ready to get going again. “We came back fighting in the second half against France two weeks ago, but we must play that way consistently if we want to be on the right side of the result […]

21 Feb 2024

Tuipulotu: From tyro to tour de force in two years

A Six Nations debut came in dramatic style in 2022, as Scotland retained a Calcutta Cup which has yet to be relinquished. Casting his mind back to that home encounter the centre, who won a 24th cap against France, said: “It feels like ages ago but of course it was only a couple of years. […]

20 Feb 2024

Life in Edinburgh Offers Home Comforts for Ashman

Ashman made the switch from Sale Sharks to Edinburgh Rugby prior to the start of the 2023/24 season, a switch which he says is paying off. The attraction of having all his rugby commitments in one place alongside his love of the city were just two of the reasons that made up Ewan’s mind to […]