Edinburgh’s European Journey Ends with Defeat to Bath
Edinburgh Rugby’s hopes of reaching a second EPCR Challenge Cup final were extinguished on Saturday as Bath left Hive Stadium with a 39–24 win — a scoreline that tells only part of the story on a compelling afternoon in the Scottish capital. In front of a record crowd at the ground, Edinburgh matched the English […]
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 […]
The Lions Back Row Selection: Power, Pace and Balance
Is this the toughest Lions back row selection of all time? With the upcoming British & Irish Lions tour approaching, the selection of the back row is expected to be one of the most contentious topics. This area has always been crucial in Test rugby, as the Lions’ flankers and number eight need to excel […]
Youth vs. Experience: The Lions Fly-Half Conundrum
The Case for Experience As the British and Irish Lions prepare for their 2025 tour of Australia, one of the most hotly debated topics is the selection of the fly-half. The number 10 jersey has historically been the core of Lions teams, where a single choice can influence the outcome of a series. With a […]
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, […]
Glasgow clinch gritty win in Parma
Glasgow Warriors battled their way to a hard-earned 14-6 win over Zebre Parma on Friday night, a result that guarantees them a home quarter-final in the BKT United Rugby Championship. Tries from Josh McKay — who was later named Player of the Match — and Stafford McDowall in the second half made the difference, while […]
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 […]
Scotland U18 Name Side for Six Nations Festival Finale Against Spain
Scotland U18 head coach Ross Miller has named his matchday squad for the final outing of the Men’s U18 Six Nations Festival, as his team prepares to take on hosts Spain in Vichy on Saturday afternoon (kick-off 3.15pm BST). The fixture will be streamed live on the Scottish Rugby YouTube channel. There’s a first start […]
Williamson Commits to Warriors with New Deal
Max Williamson has extended his contract with Glasgow Warriors, committing his future to the club following a breakout spell in the professional game. The 22-year-old second-row made his return from injury in Friday night’s Investec Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster, having quickly become a fixture for both club and country in the 2023/24 campaign. Williamson […]
Struth Confirms Edinburgh To Host Bath At Hive Stadium
Edinburgh Rugby have confirmed that their upcoming EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final against Bath will be played at Hive Stadium, rather than moving to the larger Scottish Gas Murrayfield. In a message to supporters, Managing Director Douglas Struth said the decision followed careful analysis, and that the benefits of playing the high-stakes fixture in the club’s […]