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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.

119 Articles

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 …

Gary Heatly
Gary Heatly
21 Sep 2026, 10:00
Analysis

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 …

Gary Heatly
Gary Heatly
19 Sep 2026, 12:03

‘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…

Gary Heatly
Gary Heatly
17 Sep 2026, 1:22
Analysis

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…

Gary Heatly
Gary Heatly
12 Sep 2026, 11:30

‘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…

Gary Heatly
Gary Heatly
11 Sep 2026, 10:00
Analysis

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…

Gary Heatly
Gary Heatly
08 Sep 2026, 9:35
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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