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Gary Heatly
Gary Heatly has loved rugby ever since he can remember and since 2004 he has covered the sport and others in a professional capacity for many publications and websites and runs his own company GH Media.
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'We control our future': Scotland coach's honest WXV review
Rachel Malcolm challenges Scotland to end losing streak
Scotland rediscovering identity after coaching upheaval
Australia's super-charged seven minutes landed them victory
Sarah Bonar relishing Scotland return after ‘rollercoaster’ year
Sarah Bonar is delighted to be back in a Scotland shirt after a “rollercoaster” 12 months with injury that left her wondering …
Talking points: New Zealand can take heart from Canada draw with England
New Zealand scored 10 tries to Scotland’s two to record a comfortable win at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh in the WXV Global Series …
‘I am representing that link’: Katie Buchanan on why she chose Scotland
Katie Buchanan admits that it has been a whirlwind few weeks, but says that it has all been worth it and that it was a “dream co…
Scotland v Canada talking points: The Scots need to keep Evie Gallagher fit
Canada warmed up for their Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 final rematch with England in Exeter next weekend with a comfortable victo…
‘It hurt my soul’: Malcolm hopes Test return can reignite Scotland’s defensive grit
Talismanic captain Rachel Malcolm believes that Scotland lost their identity as a team between late last year and during the Guinn…
2026 WXV Global Series preview: Scotland
When the WXV Global Series fixtures were first being arranged, Scotland would have been delighted to secure fixtures versus Canada…
‘It left me wanting more’: Holland Bogan hungry for more after promising Scotland start
After a frustrating Guinness Women’s Six Nations campaign you get the feeling that Scotland are determined to play some bold and…
‘I screamed so hard’: Aicha Sutcliffe hungry for more after try-scoring Scotland debut
During a tough Guinness Women’s Six Nations campaign for Scotland earlier in the year one of the plus points was the way that a …
Scotland's Evie Gallagher promises 'different brand of rugby' at WXV
Evie Gallagher was part of the Scotland squad that reached a record high of fifth in the World Rugby rankings two years ago.
How Scotland's uncapped quartet will add something 'a little different to the squad'
With any new campaign comes opportunity and when the Scotland squad meet up on Monday to begin their WXV Global Series preparation…
'There wasn't even a hesitation': Butcher ready to lead Scotland at WXV Global Series
Dave Butcher says there “wasn't even a hesitation” when he was asked if he would take up the role as Scotland women’s interi…
'It’s a special memory': Meet the players that set a rugby sevens world record
During the off season a lot of people involved in women’s rugby in Scotland have had a well-earned rest, but not a bit of it for…
'It feels like the cherry on top for me': Maxwell determined to enjoy final game
Jenny Maxwell says playing for the Barbarians next weekend will be the perfect “cherry on top” of her stellar rugby career and…
Scotland aim to create 'strongest possible future' with player contract expansion
Scottish Rugby’s plan to have the majority of the country’s top female players plying their trade north of the border going fo…
Emma Wassell ahead of PWR semi-final: 'This is an extremely exciting time to be a Trailfinder'
Trailfinders are set to play in the PWR semi-finals for the first time but take on the three-time defending champions Gloucester H…
Beth Blacklock prepares to take flight on and off the field as Saracens target PWR title
Saracens are flying into the Premiership Women's Rugby play-offs and one of their players Beth Blacklock also has flying on her mi…
'We've got to be honest with ourselves': Scotland pledge to close Six Nations gap
Sione Fukofuka believes that the Scotland coaching staff and players have got to be “pretty honest” with each other as they st…
Scotland player ratings v Ireland | 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations
A tough day for Scotland in Dublin at the Aviva Stadium produced few highlights save for Aicha Sutcliffe's late consolation try
'We need our best performance': France preparing for 'final' against England
France hooker Élisa Riffonneau says that her side are preparing for a “final” against England in their 2026 Guinness Women’…
Rachel Philipps: 'We feel like we took a step forward'
Rachel Philipps is a qualified teacher and, last Saturday, Scotland supporters learnt why she could have an exciting future ahead …