Franco Smith Commits Future to Glasgow Warriors Until 2028
Glasgow Warriors have secured the long-term future of Head Coach Franco Smith, with the South African signing a contract extension through to 2028. The deal ensures the BKT URC title-winning coach remains in charge at Scotstoun for at least another three seasons. Smith, who took over as the club’s tenth Head Coach in August 2022, […]
One Change as Scotland Name Squad to Face Fiji
Scotland head coach Bryan Easson has made a single change to his starting XV ahead of this Saturday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup Pool B clash with Fiji at Salford Community Stadium (kick-off 2.45pm BST, live on BBC Two and iPlayer). Elis Martin earns her first Rugby World Cup start at hooker, joining Leah Bartlett and […]
Record-Breaking Crowd Expected as Women’s World Cup Final Sells Out
The Women’s Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham has sold out, with organisers expecting the largest attendance ever for a standalone women’s rugby fixture. The current record of 58,498 was also set at Twickenham, when England beat France in the 2023 Six Nations. A larger women’s rugby crowd was seen at the Paris 2024 Olympics, […]
Malcolm to Lead Scotland at Women’s Rugby World Cup
Rachel Malcolm will captain Scotland at next month’s Women’s Rugby World Cup in England, as Bryan Easson confirmed a 32-strong squad aiming to make an impact in Pool B against Wales, Fiji and Canada. Eighteen forwards and fourteen backs have been selected, with a strong core of tournament experience — 21 of the players featured […]
Tensions Rise as Lions and Wallabies Clash Over Player Availability
The British and Irish Lions’ 2025 tour of Australia has encountered early turbulence, with a growing dispute over the availability of Wallabies players for provincial warm-up matches. Lions chief executive Ben Calveley has called on Rugby Australia to honour what he describes as a clear agreement ensuring Test players are released to their Super Rugby […]
Finn Russell Commits Future to Bath Rugby with New Deal Until 2028
Bath Rugby have confirmed that Finn Russell has signed a new contract extension that will keep the Scotland and British & Irish Lions star at the club until June 2028. The mercurial fly-half, widely regarded as one of the most creative playmakers in world rugby, enjoyed a standout 2024/25 season — finishing as the leading points scorer in the Gallagher […]
Scottish Quartet Named in Lions Squad for Argentina Clash
Four Scottish internationals from Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby have been named in the matchday squad for the British & Irish Lions’ first fixture of the 2025 tour, a highly anticipated clash against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium this Friday, 20 June. The historic 1888 Cup match marks the beginning of the Lions’ tour to Australia and the first meeting with Argentina in 20 years. […]
Graham Hat-Trick Fires Edinburgh Into URC Play-Offs
Edinburgh powered into the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals with a dominant 43–26 bonus-point win over Ulster at Hive Stadium, scoring seven tries in an inspired attacking display. Darcy Graham grabbed a sensational hat-trick on what could be his final appearance at home this season, while Magnus Bradbury crossed twice as the hosts delivered under pressure […]
Edinburgh Prepare for Connacht Clash with Key Players Returning
Edinburgh Rugby have issued a squad update ahead of this Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship fixture against Connacht at Dexcom Stadium (10 May, kick-off 7.35pm). There’s positive news for fans as Lewis Wells (ankle) returns to full training, while Tom Dodd (shoulder) is also back in training and remains on course to be fully fit […]
Scottish Trio Take Centre Stage in Packed Summer of International Rugby
Scottish refereeing will be strongly represented this summer, as three of the nation’s top officials head into a series of high-profile international appointments. Hollie Davidson is once again making history. Already a trailblazer in the game, she will referee her first full tier oneinternational when South Africa face Italy at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria this July. The appointment follows […]