Canada Proves too Strong as Scotland show resilience in Exeter
On a bright Saturday afternoon in Exeter, Scotland battled bravely but were overpowered by Canada, falling to a 40–19 defeat in the Women’s Rugby World Cup. The opening minutes were slightly scrappy from Scotland, who struggled to settle into a rhythm. Canada’s offloading game quickly caused problems, with McKinley Hunt breaking the line before the […]
Scotland Ready for World Cup Showdown with Wales in Salford
Scotland kick off their Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign this Saturday against
Wales at the Salford Community Stadium (2:45pm kick-off).
Stevie Wilson: Driving Dollar Academy’s Rugby Programme into a New Era
When Stevie Wilson stepped into his new role as Head of Rugby at Dollar Academy, it marked the beginning of a new chapter for one of Scotland’s most respected rugby schools. With a strong playing pedigree and proven high-performance coaching experience, Wilson is determined to build on Dollar’s proud tradition while shaping an ambitious future […]
Wassell Returns as Easson Names Side for Summer Test in Italy
Scotland head coach Bryan Easson has named a matchday 23 brimming with experience and fresh opportunity as the national side prepares to take on Italy in Viadana on Friday evening. The Summer Test marks a poignant return for lock Emma Wassell, who is set to make her first appearance in the Scottish jersey since undergoing […]
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 […]