The Scottish Rugby Community Recognition Awards programme is split into two sections: regional (East, Caledonia Midlands, Caledonia North, Glasgow North, Glasgow South) and national. After the recent announcement of the regional awards winners this month, the national awards programme aims to recognise outstanding contributions from players, coaches and those who have contributed to the wider […]
After both sides claimed close-run victories in round one of the IDC, they have named strong squads as they look to protect an undefeated start to the campaign. Knowing their formidable opposition, Glasgow have opted to rotate their starting props, bringing in Michael Fox (GHA) and Brandon Sweet (Marr), and Tom Martin (Ayr) earns a […]
Headlining the plethora of talented rugby professionals delivering on the day are Pete Horne and Pieter de Villiers, Scotland men’s national team assistant coaches. The conference will be hosted by Caroline Blair – host of the official Scottish Rugby Podcast – which will include sessions for club, school, society coaches, match officials, leaders and volunteers. […]
After coming on for Sarah Bonar in the win against Wales, McMillan will start in the second row alongside Emma Wassell. Having impressed on debut last weekend, Alex Stewart and Evie Gallagher join captain Rachel Malcolm in an unchanged back row. Elis Martin makes her first start for Scotland, coming into the front row at […]
A 2012 signing for Edinburgh Rugby, for whom he recently made his 200th appearance in the URC game against Stormers in Cape Town, the 37-year-old Nel earned a first taste of international rugby three years later, against Italy in Turin, having qualified to play for Scotland on residency grounds. He went on to feature at the […]
It was the highlight of the 14 finals played across the breadth of the region over the weekend across the Under-15, 16 and 18 age groups. Marr College was represented in four finals on the day, winning the U15 Shield 43-25 over East Kilbride alongside the U18 Cup. West of Scotland participated in three finals, […]
A 26-player squad, captained by Joe Roberts of Robert Gordon’s College and Dundee Rugby, head to Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi to play three games across eight days. Scotland start against Georgia U18 on Saturday 30 March (kick off 11am), before facing England U18 on Wednesday 3 April (kick off 1.15pm). Their festival finishes against Italy U18 […]
Scotland’s best-selling beer, which has been a longstanding supporter of Scottish sport, has been partnering Scottish Rugby in many forms since 2012. Since their first involvement the partnership has continued to grow – becoming the official beer, lager, and cider partner in 2018, allowing for investment at all levels of the game. The partnership will […]
Currie and Linlithgow will this year share custody of the Under-18 East Youth Cup after their match finished 29-29 at the Hive Stadium. The East Youth Cup finals consisted of five matches, played at the Hive and Scottish Gas Murrayfield’s back pitches, and all were tight affairs. The largest margin between competing teams was just […]
The Girls Under-18 Cup was decided after Stirling County RFC grabbed their game against Garioch RFC by the scruff of the neck, taking the match by 16 points in a 40-24 scoreline. Thousands of spectators turned out to enjoy the Saltire Energy Caledonia Cup youth finals at Countesswells Fields in Aberdeen. The day saw nearly […]