URC 2025/26 Season Preview: Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby
The United Rugby Championship is set to commence another season, and for Scotland’s two professional teams, the 2025/26 campaign represents a pivotal moment. Glasgow Warriors enter as established contenders, eager to regain the form that led them to victory in 2024 and propelled them to the semi-finals last year. In contrast, Edinburgh Rugby is in […]
Scotstoun Stadium Upgrades Promise Better Match-Day Experience for Warriors Fans
Ahead of the 2025–26 season, Glasgow Warriors have rolled out a significant suite of enhancements at their home ground, Scotstoun Stadium, all aimed at elevating the experience for supporters, players and broadcasters alike. The improvements — ranging from upgraded lighting to new facilities and faster bar service — signal the club’s ambition to make every […]
Hollie Davidson Appointed to Referee Women’s Rugby World Cup Final
Scottish referee Hollie Davidson has been handed the honour of taking charge of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup Final, where hosts England meet Canada at Allianz Stadium in London on Saturday, 27 September. The appointment confirms Davidson’s place among the game’s most accomplished officials. Remarkably, she becomes the first referee ever to oversee two Women’s Rugby World Cup finals, having already held the […]
Caity Mattinson Bows Out as Scotland Scrum-Half Retires
Scotland scrum-half Caity Mattinson has announced her retirement from rugby, bringing down the curtain on a career that spanned two nations, two World Cups, and 44 caps across 15s and Sevens. The 27-year-old, born in Inverness and raised in Northumberland, became one of the most high-profile beneficiaries of World Rugby’s updated eligibility rules in 2022, […]
Jade Konkel: Defining Her Own Terms — A Scotland Rugby Farewell
When Jade Konkel left the field after Scotland’s quarter-final at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, the moment was bittersweet. For the 74-cap forward, it marked the end of a remarkable 13-year international career. For Scotland, it was the departure of a player who had done more than just carry a ball into contact; she […]
Brave Scotland Bow Out of World Cup Against Ruthless England
Scotland’s 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign came to an end with a 40–8 defeat to England in Bristol, but the scoreline only tells part of the story of a side that showed resilience, defiance, and no shortage of heart against the tournament favourites. Flying Start in the Rain On a wet afternoon at Ashton […]
Glasgow Warriors 40–31 Northampton Saints
The Famous Grouse Pre-Season Friendly • Scotstoun Stadium • Friday 12 September 2025 • Kick-off 7.30pm Highlights and Key Moments Standout Performers What This Means Going Forward
Nine Changes as Warriors Host Northampton
Glasgow Warriors return to Scotstoun this evening for the first time this season, with Northampton Saints providing the opposition in The Famous Grouse Pre-Season Friendly (kick-off 7.30pm). Franco Smith has made nine changes to the lineup that started away at Bath last weekend, blending returning internationals with the young talent that impressed in England. Dempsey Returns After […]
George North Opens Up on Concussion Struggles — What Scotland Can Learn
The debate around concussion in rugby has grown louder in recent years, with both Scotland and Wales deeply affected by ongoing concerns over player welfare. In a candid new interview, Wales legend George North revealed the “horrible weight” he carried after becoming the face of rugby’s head injury discussion — a story that resonates strongly in Scotland, […]
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 […]