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Thistles hooker Aila Ronald carries the ball against the Welsh Development XV during last season's Celtic Challenge. Photo: Scottish Rugby / Ross MacDonald / SNS Group
International Women

The Celtic Challenge returns for a second season in expanded format

21 November 2023 David Barnes 0

Purpose of tournament is to provide a high-performance launchpad for players heading into the TikTok Women’s Six Nations, which will run on consecutive weekends from 23rd March through to the 27th April. …

Gemma Fay
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SRU launch ‘Tell Us’ scheme to combat racism, sexism and homophobia

6 February 2023 Stuart Bathgate 20

“I believe Tell Us shows that our sport is taking steps towards addressing behaviours and attitudes which need to change” – Gemma Fay …

Scotland will be represented in the Celtic Challenge by a team called The Thistles. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International Women

Celtic Challenge to provide high-performance opportunities ahead of TikTok Six Nations

21 December 2022 David Barnes 1

Teams from Scotland, Ireland and Wales will face each other on a home and away basis starting at the end of January …

Bryan Easson
International Women

Bryan Easson agrees long-term contract as Scotland Women head coach

23 December 2020 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Bryan Easson agrees long-term contract as Scotland Women head coach

BRYAN Easson has been appointed head coach of Scotland on a full-time basis after being interim head since Philip Doyle stepped down in the summer. Formerly Doyle’s assistant coach, Easson has been given the job …

Philip Doyle has had a frustrating tenure as Scotland Women head coach. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International Women

Bryan Easson replaces Philip Doyle as Scotland Women head coach

10 August 2020 David Barnes 1

Irishman is currently shielding and his contract runs out in December so he has agreed to step aside with immediate effect …

Helen Nelson
International Women

Philip Doyle appointed head coach of Scotland Women

30 April 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on Philip Doyle appointed head coach of Scotland Women

54-year-old arrives at Murrayfield with a proven track record having led Ireland to Grand Slam in 2013 and World Cup semi-final in 2014 …

Edinburgh and Scotland flanker John Hardie in action for Hawick against Boroughmuir
Ayr RFC

Super 6: Franchise applications close with 12 clubs in contention

30 March 2018 David Barnes 6

THE 12 clubs who have submitted applications to take on a Super 6 franchise have been announced. Ayr, Boroughmuir, Currie Chieftains, Dundee, Edinburgh Academicals, Gala, Glasgow Hawks, Hawick, Heriot’s, Melrose, Stirling County and Watsonians have all …

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 …

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