Emma Wassell: “I Knew I’d Play Again”
There’s a calm strength in Emma Wassell. The 30-year-old Scotland lock laughs easily, jokes about “smiling through fitness tests” but the past year has been anything but light. In September, she was diagnosed with a tumour in her chest. It was benign, but there was a bleed. Then surgery. Then a second, more serious operation […]
Left in the Lurch: GB Sevens Athletes Face Uncertain Future
When Kaleem Barreto first heard that Great Britain’s full-time sevens programme would cease at the end of July, his reaction wasn’t immediate anger or grief – it was numbness. “It was a weird mix of shock and déjà vu,” he tells me. “Everything goes still for a second. Not angry, not sad, just… blank.” For […]
Pierre Schoeman’s Lionhearted Dream Becomes Reality
When Pierre Schoeman’s name was read out among the 2025 British & Irish Lions squad, the emotion came flooding in. Sitting on the sofa at home alongside his wife Charissa, the Edinburgh Rugby prop shared tears of joy, knowing that the years of hard work, sacrifice, and unwavering belief had finally paid off. The South […]
What’s Holding back Women’s Rugby in Scotland?
The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup hasn’t even kicked off yet, but it’s already making history with a record-breaking 275000 tickets sold. It’s a powerful reminder that interest in women’s rugby is soaring, yet when you focus in on the domestic game in Scotland, there’s a lingering disconnect between the growing passion in the stands […]
Back to Full Strength, Scotland Aim to Finish Strong Against Ireland
Scotland head into their final Women’s Six Nations fixture against Ireland this weekend with the team healthy, growing confidence, and a squad hungry to finish on a high. After facing the world’s best in England last week, the Scottish side showed signs of progress despite the 59-7 loss. They not only crossed the try line, […]
McLachlan’s Milestone as Scotland Look to Defy the Odds
There’s something about an underdog story that captures the soul of sport. And while history may not favour Scotland ahead of their clash with England this Saturday, the occasion brings more than just statistics — it brings opportunity. England haven’t lost to Scotland since 1999. That’s 25 years of dominance. A 23-match unbeaten run across […]
Heartbreak at Hive: Italy Power Past Scotland in Second-Half Surge
The sun shone down on Hive Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Scotland hosted Italy in the third round of the Women’s Six Nations campaign. Scotland were awarded the first penalty of the game thanks to a jackal from Evie Gallagher just outside their own 22. Helen Nelson cleared it to touch to gain territory. A […]
Challenge Cup Charge: Edinburgh Hold on to Defeat Bulls at the Hive
The Hive Stadium was buzzing as Edinburgh Rugby hosted the Vodacom Bulls in a thrilling EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final clash on a sun-drenched Saturday afternoon in the Capital. Edinburgh wasted no time getting on the scoreboard. Within the first five minutes, Wes Goosen offloaded brilliantly to James Lang, who stretched over the line to dot […]
GB 7s player Shona Campbell’s Unstoppable Rugby Journey
“Dream Big, Work Hard, Enjoy the Journey”
Sevens Rugby in Scotland: Tradition, Growth and the Rise of Charity Teams
Rugby 7s Rugby Sevens, the fast-paced, high energy version of rugby union, has deep roots in Scotland. With games lasting just 14 minutes and teams playing multiple matches in one day, rugby sevens offers an exciting alternative to the traditional 15-a-side format. Over the years, Scotland has remained central to the growth of the sport, […]