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2 Feb 2024

Preview: Wales v Scotland

What they said: Head Coach Gregor Townsend said: “It’s the opening game of the Six Nations, so you get that sense of excitement in our group, and I’m sure the supporters will feel the same way. “Wales always play with passion, they target the ruck area both in attack and defence, it’s something that can get […]

1 Feb 2024

Preview: Wales U20 V Scotland U20

What they said Head coach Kenny Murray said: “The team have prepared well for what should be a very competitive match in Colwyn Bay. “We beat Wales last year at Scotstoun, but our hosts will be sure to use that as fuel to push for a win in front of their home crowd. “The Under-20 […]

30 Jan 2024

Cummings keen to play his part

Having amassed 33 caps for his country since his debut in 2019, Cummings has been in two Rugby World Cup squads and is approaching another Six Nations campaign with Scotland. He has been a mainstay in the second row at club level, two away from a century of starts for Warriors, scoring 11 tries. His […]

26 Jan 2024

Men’s Premiership & National 1 Preview | Round 17

Edinburgh Academical v Selkirk – Raeburn Place, 2pm Edinburgh Academical will look to keep their grip on the final playoff spot, but know that a loss could see them drop as low as seventh. Accies currently sit in fourth place, level on points with Heriot’s Blues in fifth who have played a game fewer. Selkirk […]

19 Jan 2024

Men’s Premiership & National 1 Preview | Round 16

Currie Chieftains v Marr – Malleny Park, 2pm It’s 2nd v 3rd in southwest Edinburgh as Currie Chieftains host Marr. Currie can catch leaders Hawick with a win, whilst Marr would overtake the Chieftains if they are victorious. Currie Chieftains Head Coach Mark Cairns said: “Last week’s match against Hawick showed what the Premiership is […]

16 Jan 2024

Meet the new Scotland call-ups

Harry Paterson Position: Full-back/Winger Age: 22 Club: Edinburgh Rugby Harry Paterson played for Scotland U20 in 2020, playing in matches against England, Italy and France. The back-three operator has made 11 appearances in Super Series competitions for Heriot’s Rugby and Watsonians, and scored three tries for the Myreside outfit. The 22-year-old made his Edinburgh Rugby […]

5 Jan 2024

Men’s Premiership & National 1 Preview | Saturday 6 January

Currie Chieftains v Hawick – Malleny Park, 2pm In the men’s Premiership, there’s a top of the table encounter at Malleny Park as third-placed Currie Chieftains host leaders Hawick. The fixture was originally intended to be played on 2 December, but was postponed due to a frozen pitch. Currie Chieftains Head Coach Mark Cairns said: […]

19 Dec 2023

Fan’s Team of the Championship | FOSROC Super Series 2023

Through an online form, we asked supporters to vote for who they thought deserved a place in the FOSROC Super Series Fan’s Team of the Championship – and the results are in. 1 – Andrew Nimmo (Ayrshire Bulls) Andrew Nimmo claims the first spot in the Fan’s Team of the Championship. A formidable front row […]

17 Dec 2023

National Youth Cup Finals | Match Reports

Girls’ U16 Shield: Annan RFC v Dumfries Saints RFC Watch highlights Annan were the first winners of the day after an entertaining contest against Dumfries Saints on the Back Pitch at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, claiming the Girls’ U16 National Shield title. Dumfries Saints were first on the scoreboard after Murrin Halliday broke down the left […]

16 Dec 2023

Match Report: Scotland U20 v Wales U20 Development Match

The first score of the evening came within the first four minutes and saw Wales’ full back dive over the line after a series of offloads. The conversion was made. Scotland responded shortly after and a driving maul saw 17-year-old hooker Joe Roberts crash over the whitewash. A scuppered Scotland clearance let Wales add another […]