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The last of Scotland's four World Cup warm-up matches will be against Georgia at Murrayfield on Saturday 26th August. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Scotland’s World Cup warm-up matches announced

10 January 2023 David Barnes 7

Gregor Townsends team will play Italy, France twice and Georgia inside a five week window from the end of July to the end of August …

Hannah Smith has retired from international rugby after a nine-year international career which brought 37 caps for Scotland. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Features

That was the month that was: November 2022

1 December 2022 Colin Renton 2

Hannah Smith calls time on fine international career, reporter calls out All Blacks, and could Super6 finally have a cross-border competition? …

Hollie Davidson will referee Saturday's World Cup Final in New Zealand. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Hollie Davidson to referee Saturday’s World Cup Final

8 November 2022 David Barnes 15

Scottish whistler will take charge of England versus New Zealand clash …

Rachel Malcolm
International Women

Rachel Malcolm Q&A: the Scotland captain looks back on her remarkable rise – and forward to next month’s World Cup

15 September 2022 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Rachel Malcolm Q&A: the Scotland captain looks back on her remarkable rise – and forward to next month’s World Cup

The back-row forward came late to rugby but soon made up for lost time …

Emma Wassell is expected to be a member of the Scotland Women's squad for the World Cup in New Zealand later this year. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Scottish Rugby announce support package for women’s World Cup campaign

13 June 2022 David Barnes 13

Players to be compensated for time away from work and study …

Scotland are now just one match away from qualifying for the World Cup later this year. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International Women

Scotland now face single match to qualify for 2022 World Cup

21 January 2022 David Barnes 3

Hong Kong and Samoa have withdrawn from the qualifying process due to logistical challenges posed by Covid-19 …

Scotland are off to Dubai in February to try to book their place in the 2022 World Cup. Image: Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Dates confirmed for Scotland’s final World Cup qualifying tournament

22 November 2021 David Barnes 2

Colombia set to provide the opposition in semi-final on 18th February, hopefully followed by a final against one of Samoa, Kazakhstan or Hong Kong …

Scotland will play in a final World Cup qualifying tournament in Dubai in January. Image: ©Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Dodson and Jeffrey promise to support Scotland in World Cup qualification bid

27 September 2021 David Barnes 12

A strategy for developing women’s rugby at all levels in Scotland is being drawn up in Murrayfield at the moment …

Megan Gaffney scored Scotland's second try. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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RWC Qualifiers: Scotland keep dream alive with win over Spain

19 September 2021 Stuart Bathgate 5

Bryan Easson’s side recover from a disastrous start to secure bonus point win which sets up an all-or-nothing showdown against Ireland next Saturday …

Emma Wassell and her Scotland team-mates are still awaiting news on when their World Cup qualifying campaign will begin. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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New dates and schedule set 2022 World Cup in New Zealand

12 May 2021 David Barnes 1

Scotland still awaiting details of when qualifying competition will be played …

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