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23 Apr 2024 - Scotland Men

Brown to retire from rugby at the end of the season

Aged 34, the hooker has opted to call time on his career where he earned 61 caps for Scotland and was a mainstay for Glasgow Warriors. Playing 141 times since his debut in 2013 , Brown was part of the 2015 PRO12 championship winning team and served as co-caption for two of his 12 seasons […]

22 Apr 2024 - Uncategorized

Final Silver Saturday teams confirmed

Meanwhile, the Men’s National League Cup final contenders have also been decided as Falkirk defeated Newton Stewart and Lasswade overcame Allan Glen’s to book their spots. Seven finals will be played in one action-packed day at Scottish Gas Murrayfield and Hive Stadium. Silver Saturday returns on 27 April as Scotland’s top men’s and women’s teams battle […]

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19 Apr 2024 - Uncategorized

Inter-city double header as Edinburgh Rugby U16 host Glasgow Warriors U16

The day represents a first opportunity to represent one of Scotland’s professional sides at youth level for the players involved. First, Edinburgh Gunners U16 play Glasgow Warriors Whites U16 at 1pm, then at 3pm Edinburgh Reivers U16 host Glasgow Warriors Blues U16. The squads have been picked from the FOSROC regional academy sides that took […]

19 Apr 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Visit a Scottish Gas Net Zero Roadshow at your local rugby club

Events start from mid-March and will run up until the summer covering every region of Scotland. The roadshows will feature experts who will guide attendees through the Scottish Gas Net Zero portfolio, which includes the Hive Thermostat, Hive EV charging solutions, heat pumps and more. Scottish Gas’ specialists will also be on hand to offer […]

18 Apr 2024 - Scotland Women

Lloyd set for milestone cap against Azzurri

Molly Wright (loosehead) will pack down with hooker Lana Skeldon and Christine Belisle (tighthead) in the front row, whilst Eva Donaldson joins Louise McMillan in the second row, to make her first start for Scotland. The back row remains unchanged with Evie Gallagher and Alex Stewart joining captain Rachel Malcolm. In the backline, Lisa Thomson […]

16 Apr 2024 - Uncategorized

Review: U17 FOSROC Academy Festival

Played on the back pitches, each team played two 40-minute fixtures across the day. The results across the day were: Caledonia U17 47-7 Newcastle Falcons U17 Edinburgh U17 36-17 Glasgow & the West U17 Edinburgh U17 27-7 Newcastle Falcons U17 Glasgow & the West U17 20-17 Borders & East Lothian U17 Caledonia U17 38-19 Borders […]

15 Apr 2024 - Scotland Men

Super ‘sleuthing’ traces relatives of Scotland cap

Scrum-half Lt James Michael Blair, known as Michael, educated at Edinburgh Academy and Oxford University, is one of 75 players to be awarded retrospective caps by the Scottish Rugby Custodian Board. Ten of those retrospective caps, awarded to players who represented Scotland in Services and Victory internationals both during and immediately after the Second World […]

15 Apr 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Silver Saturday finalists confirmed – the countdown is on

Only 12 days remain until Saturday April 27, which will see seven matches decide where Scottish rugby’s top domestic silverware, including the Scottish Cup and Sarah Beaney Cup, will be housed for the 2023/24 season. After another thrilling weekend of knockout rugby, teams competing for the Men’s Bowl, Women’s Shield, Men’s Shield, Women’s Plate and […]

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12 Apr 2024 - FOSROC Academy

U17 FOSROC Festival sees regional academy sides joined by Newcastle Falcons

Sides representing Caledonia, Edinburgh, Glasgow & the West and the Borders & East Lothian will play two 40-minute games each. Head of Pathways John Fletcher said: “Having Newcastle Falcons bringing a team up is great for our pathway as it gives our players new opponents who play a different style of rugby. “Playing against a […]

12 Apr 2024 - FOSROC Super Series

BBC ALBA to broadcast live FOSROC Super Series Sprint matches

BBC ALBA will continue their support of rugby in Scotland as they broadcast Friday night games from the upcoming FOSROC Super Series Sprint, all kicking off at 7.35pm. All matches will also be available on BBC iPlayer. BBC ALBA will broadcast the opening match of the competition next Friday (19 April) between Southern Knights and […]