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Obituary: Ally Donaldson Obituary Obituary: Ally Donaldson

Scottish Rugby is immensely saddened to learn today of the death of Ally Donaldson, the former Scotland, Edinburgh and Currie stand-off, who went on to play a major role in the development of rugby talent in Scotland. He was 60.

Mon 28 Sep 2026 Munster 20-26 Glasgow Warriors Glasgow Warriors Men Munster 20-26 Glasgow Warriors

A brace of tries from Jamie Dobie on his 100th appearance helped to secure a bonus-point triumph on opening weekend for Glasgow Warriors, producing a second-half fightback to earn a 26-20 win over Munster at Thomond Park.

Sun 27 Sep 2026
Match Report: Scotland 10-30 Australia Scotland Women Match Report: Scotland 10-30 Australia

Scotland Women put in an improved showing against Australia in the final home Vodafone Scotland WXV Series match of the year, but it was the visitors who ran out comfortable winners in the end.

Sat 26 Sep 2026 Five points on the road as Edinburgh hold off Ulster in Belfast Edinburgh Rugby Men Five points on the road as Edinburgh hold off Ulster in Belfast

Edinburgh Rugby opened their 2026/27 BKT United Rugby Championship campaign with a bonus-point 29-34 win over Ulster at Affidea Stadium on Friday night.

Sat 26 Sep 2026
Young female musicians set to make history at the Hive Stadium Scotland Women Young female musicians set to make history at the Hive Stadium Sat 26 Sep 2026 Merchiston and Edinburgh Academy Renew Rugby’s Oldest School Rivalry Cup & Competitions Merchiston and Edinburgh Academy Renew Rugby’s Oldest School Rivalry Thu 24 Sep 2026 Sarah Bonar raring to be back at Hive Stadium for Vodafone Scotland WXV Series Scotland Women Sarah Bonar raring to be back at Hive Stadium for Vodafone Scotland WXV Series Thu 24 Sep 2026
Scotland Women Scotland Women team to face Australia in final home fixture of Vodafone Scotland WXV Series confirmed 24 Sep 2026 Scotland Men Marathon Matt set for new sporting challenge 23 Sep 2026 Cup & Competitions Competitions continue across the country 22 Sep 2026 Scotland Women Scouting the Wallaroos: Australia’s WXV Squad 22 Sep 2026 Scotland Women Match Report: Scotland 14-66 New Zealand 19 Sep 2026
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SCOTTISH RUGBY TV

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DOCUMENTARY: Emma Wassell: Laoch Scotland Women DOCUMENTARY: Emma Wassell: Laoch 1 Apr 2026 Nations Championship 2026 Explained Scottish Rugby TV Nations Championship 2026 Explained 14 Jan 2026 Gregor Townsend Reacts to Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw Scottish Rugby TV Gregor Townsend Reacts to Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw 4 Dec 2025 Home Advantage Ep 4 | Falkirk RFC Scottish Rugby TV Home Advantage Ep 4 | Falkirk RFC 13 Nov 2025 Quilter Nations Series 2025: Scotland v New Zealand Highlights Scottish Rugby TV Quilter Nations Series 2025: Scotland v New Zealand Highlights 11 Nov 2025 Scotland Team To Face The All Blacks | Gregor Townsend Interview Scottish Rugby TV Scotland Team To Face The All Blacks | Gregor Townsend Interview 6 Nov 2025 Home Advantage EP 3 | Biggar RFC Scotland Women Home Advantage EP 3 | Biggar RFC 3 Sep 2025 Reflections on an historic win over Wales | Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Scotland Women Reflections on an historic win over Wales | Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 24 Aug 2025 Home Advantage EP 2 | West of Scotland FC Scotland Women Home Advantage EP 2 | West of Scotland FC 22 Aug 2025 Home Advantage Ep1 | Strathmore RFC Scottish Rugby TV Home Advantage Ep1 | Strathmore RFC 9 Jul 2025

SCOTLAND TEAMS

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Obituary: Ally Donaldson Obituary Obituary: Ally Donaldson 28 Sep 2026 Match Report: Scotland 10-30 Australia Scotland Women Match Report: Scotland 10-30 Australia 26 Sep 2026 Young female musicians set to make history at the Hive Stadium Scotland Women Young female musicians set to make history at the Hive Stadium 26 Sep 2026 Sarah Bonar raring to be back at Hive Stadium for Vodafone Scotland WXV Series Scotland Women Sarah Bonar raring to be back at Hive Stadium for Vodafone Scotland WXV Series 24 Sep 2026 Scotland Women team to face Australia in final home fixture of Vodafone Scotland WXV Series confirmed Scotland Women Scotland Women team to face Australia in final home fixture of Vodafone Scotland WXV Series confirmed 24 Sep 2026 Marathon Matt set for new sporting challenge Scotland Men Marathon Matt set for new sporting challenge 23 Sep 2026 Scouting the Wallaroos: Australia’s WXV Squad Scotland Women Scouting the Wallaroos: Australia’s WXV Squad 22 Sep 2026 Match Report: Scotland 14-66 New Zealand Scotland Women Match Report: Scotland 14-66 New Zealand 19 Sep 2026 Rollie’s roots standing her in good stead Scotland Women Rollie’s roots standing her in good stead 18 Sep 2026 Club Tickets On Sale For 2027 Guinness Men’s Six Nations Scotland Men U20 Club Tickets On Sale For 2027 Guinness Men’s Six Nations 18 Sep 2026

Community Game

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Merchiston and Edinburgh Academy Renew Rugby’s Oldest School Rivalry Cup & Competitions Merchiston and Edinburgh Academy Renew Rugby’s Oldest School Rivalry 24 Sep 2026 Competitions continue across the country Cup & Competitions Competitions continue across the country 22 Sep 2026 Girls’ Inter-District teams set for first outing of the season Player Pathway Girls’ Inter-District teams set for first outing of the season 18 Sep 2026 Ollie Smith Looks Ahead to Scottish Rugby Match of the Week Between Marr Rugby and Ayr RFC Cup & Competitions Ollie Smith Looks Ahead to Scottish Rugby Match of the Week Between Marr Rugby and Ayr RFC 17 Sep 2026 Competitions continue to gather pace as another weekend unfolds Cup & Competitions Competitions continue to gather pace as another weekend unfolds 15 Sep 2026 Dave Rollo lauded as Howe of Fife names Duffus Park stand in his honour Area Development Dave Rollo lauded as Howe of Fife names Duffus Park stand in his honour 11 Sep 2026 Erskine Stewart Melville v Stirling County headlines this weekend’s action Cup & Competitions Erskine Stewart Melville v Stirling County headlines this weekend’s action 10 Sep 2026 Match Official Conference Gets New Season Underway Area Development Match Official Conference Gets New Season Underway 8 Sep 2026 Currie hold off Heriot’s in Edinburgh Derby as busy club rugby weekend unfolds Cup & Competitions Currie hold off Heriot’s in Edinburgh Derby as busy club rugby weekend unfolds 8 Sep 2026 Derby Day, Friday Night Lights and Premiership Action Await Cup & Competitions Derby Day, Friday Night Lights and Premiership Action Await 3 Sep 2026

Scottish Rugby Corporate

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Alan Lynn joins Scottish Rugby as High-Performance Coach Development Lead Appointments Alan Lynn joins Scottish Rugby as High-Performance Coach Development Lead 28 Aug 2026 Statement from the Chair of Scottish Rugby Limited Governance Statement from the Chair of Scottish Rugby Limited 30 Jul 2026 Scottish Rugby – Medical update Appointments Scottish Rugby – Medical update 31 Mar 2026 Scottish Rugby and Halo join forces in new partnership  Scotland Men Scottish Rugby and Halo join forces in new partnership  6 Feb 2026 Scottish Rugby names Sione Fukofuka as Scotland Women Head Coach Appointments Scottish Rugby names Sione Fukofuka as Scotland Women Head Coach 17 Dec 2025 Meet Alex Ross: Scottish Rugby Head of Athletic Performance & Sports Science Appointments Meet Alex Ross: Scottish Rugby Head of Athletic Performance & Sports Science 15 Dec 2025 Scottish Rugby AGM: Leadership terms extended for Board Chairs Governance Scottish Rugby AGM: Leadership terms extended for Board Chairs 27 Nov 2025 World Rugby Experiences Appoints Scottish Rugby Travel as an Official Travel Agent for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, Australia™ Sponsors & Partners World Rugby Experiences Appoints Scottish Rugby Travel as an Official Travel Agent for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, Australia™ 20 Nov 2025 Pringle appointed Scotland U20 head coach Scotland Men U20 Pringle appointed Scotland U20 head coach 18 Nov 2025 Annual Report 2024/25: Scottish Rugby on track to meet financial targets Governance Annual Report 2024/25: Scottish Rugby on track to meet financial targets 12 Nov 2025