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
19 Mar 2026, 3:22
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Gary Heatly
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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.
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
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
11 Mar 2026, 4:40
Analysis
2025/26 Celtic Challenge so far: Where are Scottish teams at?
The Celtic Challenge resumes this weekend after a break and the two Scottish clubs involved will be hoping to restart with a bang …
Gary Heatly
13 Feb 2026, 3:31
Interview
Why new coach Sione Fukofuka can take Scotland “to the next level”
New Scotland women’s head coach Sione Fukofuka and his staff can “accelerate” the national team’s progress and take them …
Gary Heatly
03 Feb 2026, 2:11
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Interview
Gwalia Lightning's shining star Courtney Greenway: One of the busiest players around?
Courtney Greenway is one of the busiest players around as 2026 gets going, balancing a teaching job which she loves with Senghenyd…
Gary Heatly
21 Jan 2026, 5:52
Interview
Sky Phimister: 'All I can do is keep putting in performances for Glasgow'
As a youngster Sky Phimister enjoyed rock climbing and now, aged 21, she is enjoying climbing up the try scoring charts and has a …
Gary Heatly
15 Jan 2026, 2:36
Interview
Aila Ronald: 'I just want to do my job as well as I can'
Since she was seven, Aila Ronald has dreamed of playing rugby for Scotland and since the summer of 2024 that dream has become ever…
Gary Heatly
08 Jan 2026, 2:30
Opinion
Scotland: meet the next generation hoping to make an impact
Scotland's new women’s head coach Sione Fukofuka is set to arrive in Edinburgh in the coming weeks and, with the Guinness Women'…
Gary Heatly
05 Jan 2026, 1:26
Opinion
Top 5 players of 2025: Scotland Women
For all of the ups and downs of the last 12 months there have still been some excellent individual performers for Scotland in the …
Gary Heatly
16 Dec 2025, 4:28
Interview
Adelle Ferrie: 'To be able to call rugby my job, I will not be resting on my laurels'
When Adelle Ferrie earned her seventh Scotland cap against Fiji during the Women’s Rugby World Cup earlier this year, she posted…
Gary Heatly
09 Dec 2025, 3:38
Interview
'Mercurial talent' Smith on ACL injury: 'I was just focusing on trying to keep upright'
Bristol Bears and Scotland playmaker Meryl Smith has opened up on the roller coaster of emotions that she has gone through since s…
Gary Heatly
25 Nov 2025, 3:00
Time of transition: Scotland women's contracts explained
Late last week the SRU announced the 35 players who are receiving financial support for the 2025/26 season. Of those, 28 are getti…
Gary Heatly
19 Nov 2025, 5:27
Interview
'As a player that is what I thrive on': Evie Gallagher eyeing up PWR return
For some it may have seemed like the recently started PWR season came around quickly after the Women’s Rugby World Cup, but with…
Gary Heatly
28 Oct 2025, 6:54
Interview
Tigers' Micke Gunter: 'We're working on buying into this theme of the underdog'
Micke Gunter is still on a high from helping South Africa reach the knock-out stages of the recent Women’s Rugby World Cup and i…
Gary Heatly
28 Oct 2025, 4:47
Scottish Rugby announce 35 contracts for players in post Bryan Easson era
28 players - including 22 from the World Cup squad - have been awarded full contracts for the 2025/26 season with 17 of these base…
Gary Heatly
25 Sep 2025, 5:04
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'We’re at a very pivotal point': Uncertainty as SRU set to cut women's contracts
Rhona Lloyd's tears after scoring her side's consolation try against England in the Rugby World Cup quarter final said it all: Pri…
Gary Heatly
17 Sep 2025, 6:03
Analysis
End of an era? Scotland not shying away from England challenge
Unless Scotland can summon up the performance of a lifetime then Sunday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final versus England…
Gary Heatly
13 Sep 2025, 4:45
Interview
Francesca McGhie: Scotland teammates praise ‘phenomenal’ try scorer
Francesca McGhie’s Test career began versus England in 2023 and now the Scotland winger is preparing to face the Red Roses in a …
Gary Heatly
09 Sep 2025, 3:48
One injury-enforced change to Scotland starting XV for Fiji
Scotland head coach Bryan Easson says “respect” for Fiji and the dangers that they pose - plus a desire to keep up momentum - …
Gary Heatly
28 Aug 2025, 7:18
