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8 Mar 2024

Preview: Italy V Scotland

What they said Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend said: “Playing in Italy is always a challenge, the atmosphere and passion the Italians bring is unique in world rugby. Italy have been building over the last two years and have had some great performances. “We experienced that at Murrayfield last year when they pushed us right […]

8 Mar 2024

Sally Myles, author and illustrator of Why is Mummy So Muddy?

Dundee-based rugby player, author, illustrator, research scientist, PHD doctorate, wife and, arguably, most importantly Mum; Sally Myles kindly gave up her small window of peace and quiet before she picks up her daughter from school, whilst her 15-month-old son is napping, to chat to us about her exploration into rugby, motherhood in our sport and […]

7 Mar 2024

Preview: Italy U20 V Scotland U20

What they said Head coach Kenny Murray said: “The team have had a good fallow week and are ready to get stuck in again for our final two Six Nations matches. “Again, we had a strong second half performance against England, but didn’t manage to start strong like we set out to do. “Italy’s recent […]

7 Mar 2024

Huw’s Jonesing for more after First World Cup

The Glasgow Warriors man was selected for Scotland’s World Cup squad last September, having missed out on selection for the 2019 tournament in Japan. Huw played in all four games in his maiden World Cup, starting against South Africa and Ireland and coming off the bench against Tonga and Romania. Despite being disappointed with Scotland’s […]

6 Mar 2024

How Saltire Energy Scottish Rugby Schools’ Week Kickstarted a School Rugby Programme

With Scottish Rugby providing encouragement and support to those who sign up, the aim of Schools Week is to engage as many state school pupils as possible in rugby activity and ignite the rugby spark within those who may not be as familiar with the game. There are a multitude of ways in which the […]

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 […]