Breaking Barriers: The Rise of Women’s and Girls’ Rugby in Scottish Grassroots
Lately, there’s been an amazing change happening in Scotland’s rugby scene — the swift rise of women’s and girls’ rugby at the grassroots level. Rugby, which used to be a male-dominated sport, is now welcoming more inclusivity and diversity, with a growing number of women and girls putting on their boots and stepping onto the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lions Denied Historic Sweep by Brave Wallabies
The British & Irish Lions stand on the edge of greatness. Having clinched the series with two compelling victories over Australia, Warren Gatland’s men are now one win away from an historic 3–0 clean sweep—a feat last accomplished in Australia in 1927. As they prepare for the final Test at Sydney’s Accor Stadium, the Lions […]
Edinburgh Set for Double-Header Clash at Hive Stadium
Rugby returns to the capital in September as Edinburgh gear up for a high-octane pre-season double-header against English Championship sides Doncaster Knights and Ealing Trailfinders. The matches, hosted at Hive Stadium on Friday 19 September, are now on general sale. In a unique evening of back-to-back action, fans will be treated to two matches for […]
Lions edge past a powerful Australian unit to win Test Series
The British & Irish Lions had travelled to Melbourne for the crucial second Test against Australia, holding a 1–0 lead in the series after their gritty opening victory in Brisbane. The pressure had been firmly on the Wallabies, who knew another loss would hand the Lions the series with a game to spare. The Lions […]
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 […]
Scotland’s New 2025-26 Rugby Kit Unveiled
There’s a fresh look for Scottish Rugby heading into the 2025-26 season – and it’s one steeped in passion, identity, and the unmistakable roar of a Murrayfield crowd. Unveiled this week by Macron and Scottish Rugby, the new home kit will make its on-field debut this November during the Quilter Nations Series. It will then […]
A disjointed Lions vs The First Nations & Pasifika XV
Historic fixture: The Lions faced a newly assembled First Nations & Pasifika XV—the first team made up of Indigenous Australian and Pacific Island heritage players to take on the Lions, replacing the cancelled Melbourne Rebels fixture. The FNP side was coached by Toutai Kefu and captained by Kurtley Beale. Team selection: Owen Farrell was handed the captaincy, marking […]
Farrell’s Side Power Past Wallabies in Tour Opener
Preview. The opening Test of the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia had been one of the most eagerly awaited rugby clashes in recent memory. Twelve years had passed since the Lions last faced the Wallabies in a Test match, and anticipation had reached fever pitch across both hemispheres in the lead-up to […]