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Scotland's Megan Kennedy and Rachel Shankland celebrate a famous draw. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International Women

Scotland shock France to claim draw with inspired fightback

25 October 2020 Stuart Bathgate 4

Late try by debutant Rachel Shankland secures historic draw …

Bryan Easson
International Women

Rachel Shankland set to make Scotland debut against France

23 October 2020 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Rachel Shankland set to make Scotland debut against France

SCOTLAND coach Bryan Easson has opted for a highly experienced selection to play France on Sunday, naming only one debutant in his starting line-up and another among the substitutes. Rachel Shankland will win her first …

Rachel Malcolm
International Women

Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm hopes to play fixture catch-up in autumn

20 May 2020 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm hopes to play fixture catch-up in autumn

RACHEL Malcolm, like every other player in the country, is waiting patiently to be given the green light to play again. All being well, however, the Scotland captain hopes that she and her team-mates will …

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International Women

Women’s 6N: Scotland v France postponed as home player has coronavirus

6 March 2020 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Women’s 6N: Scotland v France postponed as home player has coronavirus

SCOTLAND’s Women’s Six Nations match against France, due to be played tomorrow (Saturday) night at Scotstoun, has been postponed after a member of the home squad tested positive for the coronavirus. The player, who has …

Mairi McDonald
International Women

Philip Doyle says same again for Scotland team to play France

5 March 2020 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Philip Doyle says same again for Scotland team to play France

HAVING named a team that in the end did not get the chance to take the field against Italy, Scotland coach Philip Doyle has decided there is no reason to alter his selection for Saturday’s …

Philip Doyle
International Women

Women’s 6N: Italy v Scotland postponed due to coronavirus concerns

23 February 2020 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Women’s 6N: Italy v Scotland postponed due to coronavirus concerns

New date yet to be set for match, which was due to take place in Legnano today …

Hannah Smith
International Women

Megan Gaffney and Hannah Smith return to Scotland team to play Italy

21 February 2020 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Megan Gaffney and Hannah Smith return to Scotland team to play Italy

SCOTLAND coach Philip Doyle has made two changes to his starting line-up for Sunday’s match against Italy, bringing back Hannah Smith and Megan Gaffney after they missed the game against England a fortnight ago because …

Lanaa Skeldon
International Women

Lana Skeldon believes Scotland are ready to put in complete performance

20 February 2020 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Lana Skeldon believes Scotland are ready to put in complete performance

SCOTLAND hooker Lana Skeldon has insisted that Sunday’s Six Nations game against Italy is a “massive opportunity” for the team to end an eight-match losing streak in the Championship. Philip Doyle’s team have already been beaten …

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Women’s 6N: Scotland v England rescheduled for Murrayfield tomorrow

9 February 2020 Stuart Bathgate 1

SCOTLAND and England will meet in the Women’s Six Nations at BT Murrayfield tomorrow (Monday) after today’s fixture at Scotstoun was postponed due to weather-related safety concerns. The match at the national stadium will kick …

Megan Gaffney
International Women

Scotland v England: Hannah Smith and Megan Gaffney ruled out by injury

7 February 2020 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Scotland v England: Hannah Smith and Megan Gaffney ruled out by injury

SCOTLAND coach Philip Doyle has been forced to reshuffle his back division for Sunday’s match against England because of injuries to winger Megan Gaffney and outside centre Hannah Smith. Evie Tonkin comes in on the …

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