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2026 WXV Global Series preview: Scotland
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Interview
‘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…
Gary Heatly
02 Sep 2026, 5:49
‘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 …
Gary Heatly
25 Aug 2026, 2:47
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.
Gary Heatly
21 Aug 2026, 3:58
Analysis
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…
Gary Heatly
07 Aug 2026, 2:53
Interview
'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…
Gary Heatly
05 Aug 2026, 2:08
Interview
'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…
Gary Heatly
31 Jul 2026, 2:52
Interview
'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…
Gary Heatly
22 Jun 2026, 7:00
Analysis
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…
Gary Heatly
15 Jun 2026, 7:30
Interview
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…
Gary Heatly
10 Jun 2026, 7:27
Interview
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…
Gary Heatly
09 Jun 2026, 7:00
'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…
Gary Heatly
19 May 2026, 3:36
Analysis
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
Gary Heatly
17 May 2026, 9:31
'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’…
Gary Heatly
14 May 2026, 1:21
Interview
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 …
Gary Heatly
12 May 2026, 2:12
Opinion
Scotland player ratings v France | 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations
France made sure that the Round 5 with England next Sunday in Bordeaux will be a Guinness Women’s Six Nations title decider as t…
Gary Heatly
09 May 2026, 11:17
Interview
Cruikshank making the most of 'brilliant' latest Scotland opportunity
Claire Cruikshank is enjoying the challenge of being part of the Scotland coaching team during the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nat…
Gary Heatly
06 May 2026, 1:54
Italy v Scotland talking points: Italy shine on day to forget for Scotland
What a day this was for Italy, certainly one for them to remember at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi and one for Scotland to certainl…
Gary Heatly
25 Apr 2026, 11:08
Interview
'I didn't have any inclination': Demi Swann's journey to Test rugby with Scotland
Demi Swann was a promising wrestler when she was growing up in Canada. So, she is used to fighting hard for everything that comes …
Gary Heatly
23 Apr 2026, 6:15
'We've come from back pitches': The one positive Scotland can take from Murrayfield defeat
It was a very tough day on the pitch for Scotland on Saturday. There is no getting away from that. But it was a great day off it a…
Gary Heatly
20 Apr 2026, 6:15
Scotland player ratings vs England | Women’s Six Nations 2026
A record-breaking afternoon off the field with a crowd of 30,000 proved to be the highlight in a tough day for Scotland against En…
Gary Heatly
18 Apr 2026, 8:32
