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Garioch captain Laura MacCormick lifts the BT Women's Bowl
Domestic

BT Women’s Bowl Final: Oban Lorne power past Garioch

28 April 2018 David Barnes 1

Match Report: OBAN LORNE shrug off their lower league status to secure an emphatic victory over Garioch …

The first try of the game for Glasgow University against Greenock Wanderers.
Domestic

BT Women’s Plate final: students triumph in west derby

28 April 2018 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on BT Women’s Plate final: students triumph in west derby

GLASGOW University made it three wins out of three this season against Greenock Wanderers …

Louise McMillan of Hillhead/Jordanhill
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Sarah Beaney Cup: Watsonians aim to dash Hills’ double hopes

27 April 2018 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Sarah Beaney Cup: Watsonians aim to dash Hills’ double hopes

THE past seven years have seen only two clubs put their names on the Sarah Beaney Cup – Murrayfield Wanderers and Hillhead/Jordanhill. Having beaten Wanderers 46-43 in an epic semi-final, Watsonians now hope to put …

Kelly Mitchell refereee
Clubland

Rugby roots drives refereeing odyssey for Kelly Mitchell

5 April 2018 Jack Nixon Comments Off on Rugby roots drives refereeing odyssey for Kelly Mitchell

A shattered ankle put paid to her playing ambitions but now Kelly Mitchell has her sights on blazing a trail as one of Scotland’s up-and-coming female referees. …

Gemma Fay at Murrayfield.
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Fay’s new goal is to raise standards throughout the game

27 March 2018 Stuart Bathgate 4

Gemma Fay becomes SRU head of women’s and girl’s rugby. The 36-year-old comes from a footballing background …

Domestic

BT Women’s Bowl Final: Kirkcaldy 20-29 Garioch

22 April 2017 David Barnes Comments Off on BT Women’s Bowl Final: Kirkcaldy 20-29 Garioch

DAVID BARNES @ BT Murrayfield THIS wasn’t a game for the feint hearted. There was so many stoppages for injuries that the final whistle did not blow until more than two hours after kick-off. Garioch’s …

Domestic

Sarah Beaney Cup: Murrayfield Wanderers 23-26 Hillhead/Jordanhill

22 April 2017 Stuart Rutherford Comments Off on Sarah Beaney Cup: Murrayfield Wanderers 23-26 Hillhead/Jordanhill

STUART RUTHERFORD @ BT Murrayfield A DRAMATIC last gasp try from Hannah Smith spoiled Murrayfield Wanderers’ hopes of a fourth consecutive Cup success, and allowed Hillhead-Jordanhill to get their hands on the trophy for the first time …

Domestic

BT Women’s Shield Final: Stewartry Sirens 29-17 Stirling County

22 April 2017 Gary Heatly Comments Off on BT Women’s Shield Final: Stewartry Sirens 29-17 Stirling County

GARY HEATLY @ BT Murrayfield STEWARTRY captain Chloe Johnstone praised the team spirit and hard work her charges have shown this season after they ended a successful spell by lifting the BT Women’s Plate at BT Murrayfield. …

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Sheila Begbie: Scotland Women are just getting started

19 January 2017 David Barnes Comments Off on Sheila Begbie: Scotland Women are just getting started

SHEILA BEGBIE, head of women’s rugby for the SRU, has welcomed the series of initiatives unveiled yesterday aimed at raising the profile of the Women’s Six Nations Championship – and she has promised that Scotland …

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Women’s Premiership: Murrayfield Wanderers 18-12 Hillhead Jordanhill

15 January 2017 Stuart Rutherford Comments Off on Women’s Premiership: Murrayfield Wanderers 18-12 Hillhead Jordanhill

STUART RUTHERFORD @ Murrayfield THERE may have been a more high profile derby live on TV this afternoon as Manchester United faced off against arch-rivals Liverpool in the English Premier League, however, if you’re a …

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Melrose Sevens Women’s tournament will commemorate club stalwart

8 March 2023 0

The Mike Bleasdale Cup will commemorate the contribution to the Melrose Ladies team by the former club president …

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Scottish Rugby launches community consultation process on tackle height

14 February 2023 14

Series of webinars will take place next week …

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Premiership Final: Stirling County defeat Corstorphine Cougars with strong second half performance

28 January 2023 2

Hosts recover from rocky start to claim the silverware …

Stirling County and Corstorphine Cougars contest the Premiership Final this Saturday. Image: Rugby People
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Premiership Final preview: Stirling County and Corstorphine Cougars gear up for tight contest

27 January 2023 Comments Off on Premiership Final preview: Stirling County and Corstorphine Cougars gear up for tight contest

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