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Scottish Rugby announce changes to boys’ Schools and Youth season structure

24 March 2023 David Barnes 7

National club league at under-15, under-16 and under-18 levels to be expanded to two divisions involving 12 teams in total …

GHA and Currie Chieftains in Premiership action last season. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Clubland

Scottish Rugby confirm regionalised league structure for 2020-21

4 September 2020 David Barnes 5

Details of league formats and fixture schedules to be issued no later that 16th September …

Sam Knudson of Aberdeen Grammar is tackled by Mark Sinclair of Edinburgh Accies during last season's Premiership clash at Newfield. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson
Clubland

Club rugby edges towards a season structure for 2020-21

6 August 2020 David Barnes 2

SLOWLY but surely, we are closing in on a solid plan for the return of professional and international rugby, although there are still a few significant hurdles to be navigated, as demonstrated by the suggestion …

Whitecraigs versus Stewart Melville last season. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Clubland

Full competitive league programme possible if club rugby returns by end of October

9 July 2020 David Barnes 1

A consultation ducument for Scottish Rugby indicates that a ‘competitive cup competition’ or ‘informal league prgramme’ is likely if restart is delayed …

Scottish Rugby is targeting an October return for domestic clubs. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

October target for return of club rugby with regionalisation the preferred option

3 July 2020 David Barnes 11

Director of Rugby Development Sheila Begbie insists that Scottish Rugby is committed to working with clubs to find a workable season structure …

Currie v Glasgow Hawks
Clubland

MacColl report and recommendations issued to clubs

30 January 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on MacColl report and recommendations issued to clubs

Changes in league structure to be ratified at a Special General Meeting of the clubs which will take place towards end of March …

Hillhead-Jordanhill centre Abbie Evans cuts through Watsonians defence during last year's Sarah Beaney Cup Final
Clubland

Scottish Rugby unveil season structure revamp for women’s domestic game

8 August 2018 David Barnes Comments Off on Scottish Rugby unveil season structure revamp for women’s domestic game

A winter break is aimed at helping boost player numbers …

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