Finlay Calder excited by Scots’ World Cup prospects
Finlay Calder has backed Scotland to reach the semi-finals of the 2019 Rugby World Cup and expressed his excitement at the side’s progress under national coach Gregor Townsend.
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Konkel excited by Harlequins move
Inverness-born back-row forward Jade Konkel is relishing her move to English top-flight side Harlequins ladies.
Morrice wants to put more union into 15-man rugby
It’s a summer’s night at Countesswells in Aberdeen but there is no thought of holidays or half-hearted training among the Gordonians players as they gear up for the new rugby union season.
Rugby legend Doddie Weir battling MND with marathon fundraising drive
A Scottish rugby legend with motor neurone disease has just tackled a marathon drive to raise funds for medical research.
Scots keep in touch rugby control ahead of European Championships
It is one of the fastest-growing pursuits in international sport.
Aberdeen Grammar FP Club to become care home after £2.25 million sale
The controversial sale of the Aberdeen Grammar FP Club in Rubislaw has been agreed with a care home operator, for a price in the region of £2.25 million.
Rugby team expects brew-haha over festival plans
North-east rugby fans are being asked if they have the bottle to help set up the sport’s only youth programme in the north of Aberdeen.
Disappointment for Bryan Redpath’s young side as Scots fall short against Georgia
Scotland finished the 2018 World Rugby under-20 championship in 10th place after a 39-31 defeat against Georgia at Béziers’ Stade de la Mediterranee.
Tributes paid to former Scotland rugby international Nairn MacEwan
Former Scotland international Nairn MacEwan, one of the most talented rugby players to come from the Highlands, has died at the age of 76.
McInally ready to lead from the front
Stuart McInally is delighted the gamble he took in switching from flanker to hooker five years ago has finally paid off after being named Scotland skipper.
Highland rugby on a high after bagging league title and promotion
Highland stormed to a 71-10 victory against St Boswells at a packed Canal Park on Saturday to clinch the National 3 title and win promotion in style.
Highland finally given green light for St Boswells fixture
Highland have received assurances from St Boswells their potential National 3 title-clinching fixture at Canal Park will go ahead at the third attempt tomorrow.
Highland’s title-deciding fixture against St Boswells postponed
Highland's potential National 3 title-winning fixture at home to St Boswells on Saturday has been called off at less than 24 hours' notice after the Borders outfit were unable to raise a team.
Garioch aiming for a repeat performance
Garioch Ladies head coach Mark Cowie is determined to defend their BT Women’s Bowl crown when they face Oban Lorne at Murrayfield tomorrow.
Three try-scoring bonus point wins are required for Highland to take crown
Highland head coach Davie Carson says he will take a victory of any sort in tomorrow’s National 3 encounter away to Ardrossan Academicals.
Abredeen Grammar give ideal kind of parting gift
Aberdeen Grammar surged back to winning ways at Rubislaw with an eight-try rout of Cartha Queen’s Park, giving their team manager John Stewart the perfect send-off on his last day in charge of the National League 1 side.
Time is right for Highland to make National 3 promotion push
Highland co-captain Rory Cross feels the club are ready to take the next step and gain promotion from National 3.
Scotland haunted by nearly-men tag
The sports might be different but the script tends to follow a predictable pattern when it comes to rugby and cricket in Scotland.
Scotland leapfrog Springboks into fifth in world rugby rankings
While Ireland celebrated their third Grand Slam, Scotland moved up to fifth place in the World Rugby Rankings following the final round of the Six Nations Championship.
Neil Drysdale: Ireland’s Six Nations success bodes well for a World Cup challenge
Neil Drysdale delivers his verdict after Ireland clinched the Grand Slam with a convincing win over England.
Scots on Eternal hat-trick
Scotland are determined to avoid the hurt of a poor finish to their campaign by beating Italy today – for what would be the sixth time in a row and the third time in succession in the Eternal City.
Six Nations Quiz: Test your rugby knowledge
How good is your rugby knowledge – Try our Six Nations Quiz. It’s Super Saturday as the Six Nations comes to an end. We know who this year’s winners are but do you know the answers to these questions? If you get 5/5 we will be very impressed.
Gordonians Captain eyes Highland scalp
Gordonians captain Tom Williams hopes to put a dent in Highland’s National 3 title challenge tomorrow when they visit Countesswells.
Walker to call time on first-team career at Aberdeen Grammar
The clock is winding down on Aberdeen Grammar’s season and the playing career of Grant Walker.
All in a day’s work for budding leader Russell
Finn Russell does not feel the extra responsibility as he looks to take on a bigger leadership role with one of his “wingmen” absent in Rome tomorrow.
Green light to intercept as Scotland gift it again
Scotland wing Sean Maitland insists the Dark Blues will not change their free-flowing brand of attack despite seeing another set of self-inflicted mistakes cost them dearly in Dublin.
Townsend places faith in Kinghorn raw talent
Blair Kinghorn’s raw talent alone is worthy of the starting Scotland team in Dublin now the 21-year-old has rid his game of raw mistakes, believes head coach Gregor Townsend.
Scotland look to beating their Six Nations away day difficulties and building on the Calcutta Cup victory
The first 20 minutes in Dublin will be a key factor in Scotland beating their Six Nations away day difficulties and building on the Calcutta Cup victory, believes Stuart McInally.
Six Nations Quiz: Test your rugby knowledge
How good is your rugby knowledge – Try our Six Nations Quiz.
Grammar’s quality test as key duo moves away
The quality of Aberdeen Grammar’s squad depth will be shown following the departures of regular first-teamers Matt Arnold and Rob Ellinson.
Oil worker pledges to treasure memento of stunning Calcutta Cup win
Saturday February 24, 2018 is a date all Scottish rugby fans will remember for years to come.
Scotland captain believes England should be “no great shakes”
John Barclay’s been through an earthquake in the last week – so England should be no great shakes.