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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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Gary Heatly
18 Apr 2026, 8:32
Interview

'It really is like night and day': Rollie excited to play in highest attended Scottish women’s match

Fast forward 11 years from her debut and Chloe Rollie is getting set to win cap number 83 in front of a crowd of in excess of 25,0…

Gary Heatly
Gary Heatly
14 Apr 2026, 1:20
Analysis

Scotland survive 87 battling minutes against Wales: Key talking points

Scotland started their new era with a battling 24-19 triumph over Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday in a th…

Gary Heatly
Gary Heatly
11 Apr 2026, 12:08
Interview

Malcolm: 'It's a fixture that always has that extra bit of emotion, exactly how you want to start'

Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm says there is “always that extra bit of emotion” when her charges take on Wales and she cannot…

Gary Heatly
Gary Heatly
10 Apr 2026, 8:15
Interview

Why former Wales boss Cunningham is excited to sing Scottish anthem

In Round 1 of the 2024 Guinness Women’s Six Nations, Ioan Cunningham was leading Wales against Scotland in Cardiff.

Gary Heatly
Gary Heatly
08 Apr 2026, 1:00
Interview

'The GB 7s programme disbanding really hit me hard': Campbell on recent Scotland call up

A new era for Scotland Women is beginning and returning winger Shona Campbell feels like a “new chapter” is getting underway f…

Gary Heatly
Gary Heatly
01 Apr 2026, 4:48
Analysis

Wolfhounds crowned Celtic Challenge champions for third season in a row

Wolfhounds have been crowned Celtic Challenge champions for the third season in a row after defeating Irish rivals Clovers 50-29 i…

Gary Heatly
Gary Heatly
28 Mar 2026, 11:57

'Top four isn't ours to lose, it’s ours to steal': Sale's Hudson on must-win Sarries match

Sharks normally bite, but Sale head coach Tom Hudson wants his side to “go into the hornet's nest” and “sting” in their ma…

Gary Heatly
Gary Heatly
27 Mar 2026, 8:03
Interview

'Like us, they'll be desperate to win the trophy': Dalton on Irish Celtic Challenge showdown

Wolfhounds captain Aoife Dalton says that she and her team mates have “already forgotten” the two regular season wins against …

Gary Heatly
Gary Heatly
26 Mar 2026, 6:28
Analysis

Celtic Challenge Final preview: Can Wolfhounds make it three in a row?

Irish teams have dominated the Celtic Challenge since the competition began and this Saturday a side from Ireland will once again …

Gary Heatly
Gary Heatly
25 Mar 2026, 3:07

Why Fukofuka has given Louise McMillan back her Scotland dream

Scotland head coach Sione Fukofuka says the returning Louise McMillan can “add real value to the squad” after the 53-capper wa…

Gary Heatly
Gary Heatly
19 Mar 2026, 3:22
Interview

The resurgence of Helen Nelson: 'With a new head coach, you feel like you need to prove yourself'

Ten years ago this week Helen Nelson made her Scotland debut - and now a decade on the 31-year-old playmaker says she is “as mot…

Gary Heatly
Gary Heatly
12 Mar 2026, 5:54
Analysis

Analysis: Why did neither Scottish side make 2025/26 Celtic Challenge play-offs?

The Celtic Challenge was very aptly named this year for the Scottish teams involved because it was a real challenge for them.

Gary Heatly
Gary Heatly
11 Mar 2026, 4:40
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