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Getting to know… Danny Addy

1) When was your Scotland debut? 2013 2) What has been your best Scotland moment? Probably either touring Aus and NZ or drawing to the kiwis in cumbria 3) Who is the best opposition [...]

Getting to know… Matty Russell

1. When was your Scotland debut? My Scotland debut, was against PNG in a friendly, I then made my full debut against Tonga when we won that game as massive underdogs. 2. What has [...]

Getting to know… Jay Anderson

Next up in our 'Getting to Know' series is Wheelchair captain, Jay Anderson:1. When was your Scotland debut? 2015 European Championships. 2. What has been your best Scotland moment? 2015, first time ever wearing the [...]

Simpson joins the wheelchair coaching ranks.

James Simpson MBE has been appointed as Skills Coach to the Scotland Wheelchair Rugby League squad for the 2025 season. Simpson who is the Head Coach of the Super League reigning champions Leeds Rhinos [...]

New Kit Supplier Announcement!

The Board are pleased to announce our new kit partnership with APX Performance.  They've put together an online shop for us and you can buy all things Scotland Rugby League here! https://apx-performance.com/scotland-rugby-league/

Scotland RL v Ireland RL – Ticket Details below!

Scotland will face Ireland in a men’s senior international for world ranking points on Sunday 27 October (kick off 2pm). The game will be staged in partnership with Newcastle Thunder at Gateshead International Stadium, [...]

Stewart calls time on his International playing career.

Scotland Wheelchair stalwart and heritage player number 1 Graeme Stewart has called time on his international playing career.  Making his debut at the Four nations in 2012 against Wales which would be the start [...]

Netherlands RL v Scotland RL – Squad News!

NETHERLANDS AND SCOTLAND MEN ANNOUNCE SQUADS Netherlands and Scotland men have announced their squads for tomorrow’s (Saturday) senior international at RC Bassets in Sassenheim (kick off 2pm local time), for world ranking points. The [...]

Netherlands RL v Scotland RL

Scotland RL travel to the Netherlands to play at Sassenheim, the same venue we played at in 2003!  We're excited to be taking a team over and looking forward to the challenge!  The match [...]

Obituary: Keith Hogg

Scotland Rugby League is saddened to learn of the death of former Chairman, Keith Hogg, aged 66. All our thoughts are with his wife Victoria, their sons Alasdair, Ben and Matt, his sister Debbie, [...]

A New Era Begins | Board Vacancies

As part of us moving into an exciting new era at Scotland Rugby League we are looking to recruit various roles on the board of directors. If you are interested in supporting the development [...]

Celtic Cup returns to Edinburgh

The eighth Wheelchair Rugby League Celtic Cup will take place on Sunday 18 June, at Oriam, Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre, near Edinburgh. The hosts and Ireland will be looking to deny recent World Cup [...]

Euro A Fixtures Released

The dates have been announced for the men’s 2023 European Rugby League Championship A fixtures. A record number of eight nations will contest the tournament, split into two groups, with the teams finishing top [...]

David Birtles announces retirement

Scotland Wheelchair player David Birtles has made the decision to retire from international rugby league. David made his debut for the Bravehearts in 2017 and earned 16 caps. He featured in two World Cups [...]

Young wins Wheelchair Player of the Year

The Wheelchair Player of the Year, who received the Graeme Stewart Award, named after Scotland Wheelchair RL pioneer Graeme Stewart, is Warrington Wolves star Callum Young. Young has picked up the Graeme Stewart for [...]

Terrill picks up Student Player of the Year Award

The voting for the Roy Kinnear Award for Scotland Students Player of the Year was extremely tight again in 2022, following the Student Tri Nations last summer. Ben Morris, Connor Terrill and Oli Shakeshaft, [...]

The World Anti-Doping Agency releases 2023 Prohibited List

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published its 2023 Prohibited List. The Prohibited List designates the substances and methods that are prohibited in sport. Following an extensive consultation period by WADA, the 2023 Prohibited [...]

Nathan Graham names Scotland squad for RLWC opener

Scotland head coach Nathan Graham has named his 19-strong squad for Sunday's Rugby League World Cup opener against Italy at Kingston Park, Newcastle (kick off 2.30pm).   Four players return to the squad following the [...]

KNIGHTS BEAT BRAVEHEARTS IN RLWC WARM UP

Scotland: (0) 4 Tries: Linnett England Knights: (12) 28 Tries: Broadbent, Thewlis (4), Litten Goals: Price Scotland welcomed England Knights to Myreside in Edinburgh, who by chance were the last team Scotland played in [...]

SCOTLAND RETURNS TO THE CAPITAL

Scotland Men return to the Capital for the first time in 10 years following the team playing in Galashiels and Glasgow. The last match played in Edinburgh was against the England Knights in the [...]

Adam Walker – Scotland #146

Scotland Rugby League, Hull Kingston Rovers and the wider sport of Rugby League have been shocked and saddened today by news of the death of Adam Walker at the age of 31. Walker won [...]

SCOTLAND RUGBY LEAGUE STUDENTS GATHERING

About a half century of former Scotland Rugby League Students players and management will be gathering in Edinburgh and moving on to Newcastle from 14th - 16th October for a much anticipated reunion. It [...]

Scotland World Cup squads revealed

Scotland Men’s Head Coach Nathan Graham has selected his 24-player squad ahead of the forthcoming Rugby League World Cup.The squad features a number of experienced heads, as well as an influx of new players, with [...]

SCOTLAND FACE AUSTRALIA IN RLWC2021 WARM UP

Scotland Wheelchair will take on Australia in their final match before the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup. The squad will travel down to Medway Park in Kent on Monday 31st October (kick off 14:00). [...]

SCOTLAND WELCOME ENGLAND KNIGHTS TO EDINBURGH

Scotland Rugby League’s World Cup warm-up fixture was today confirmed, with the Bravehearts set to face England Knights at Myreside, Edinburgh (Saturday 8 October, 13:30 kick Off) The clash against the Knights will be [...]

Scotland Rugby League appoint new Chair

Victoria Hogg has been appointed as the new Chair of Scotland Rugby League and will take over from Scott Simon who has had to step down from the role due to work commitments following [...]

SCOTLAND UNDER 19 COACHES APPOINTED

Scotland Rugby League are pleased to announce the new coaching team for the U19 Programme. Leigh Beattie has taken the reigns as Head Coach, with Martin Wood as assistant coach. Beattie brings a wealth [...]

Roughsedge names Wheelchair squad to face Ireland

The Bravehearts have named their 10- player squad to take on Ireland this weekend in Halifax as part of the Midseason International. Scotland will be looking to do one better than the last meeting [...]

Student squad named for Tri-Nations

Gary Smith, who takes over from Nathan Graham, as Students head coach has announced his squad for the Tri Nations tournament which takes place in Ireland this year. The Students competition, the first since [...]

Extended Wheelchair Squad named for Ireland

Scotland Wheelchair Head Coach Mark Roughsedge has named a 12-player squad ahead of the friendly fixture against Ireland at Calderdale College, Halifax on Saturday 18th June. A settled squad has been selected, with just [...]

Wheelchair Squad named for Celtic Cup

The Bravehearts have named a 12- player squad to take on Wales and Ireland in the Celtic Cup, with the competition taking place on May 7th at Plas Madoc Leisure Centre in Wrexham. Head [...]

VACANCY | Board member vacancy

Scotland Rugby League is the governing body for the sport in Scotland. Working closely with key stakeholders we aim to position an inclusive version of the Rugby League games as a ‘force for good’ in [...]

VACANCY | U16 Assistant Coach

Scotland Rugby League is seeking to recruit an assistant coach for their U16 international team. Applicants should send their CV and cover letter to jobs@scotlandrl.com Closing Date for applications is: Wednesday 13th April 2022 [...]

VACANCY | Board member vacancies

Scotland Rugby League is the governing body for the sport in Scotland. Working closely with key stakeholders we aim to position an inclusive version of the Rugby League games as a ‘force for good’ [...]

VACANCY | Chair

Scotland Rugby League are seeking to recruit a Chair to lead Scotland Rugby League to deliver its strategic ambition and grow the sport both domestically and internationally. Ensure that Scotland Rugby League has a [...]

Jamaica vs Scotland Match Report

The match ebbed and flowed, with both sides enjoying periods of dominance in a see-saw fixture. Jamaica came out of the blocks firing, racing into a 10-0 lead after a dummy-half score from Jymel [...]

Jamaica vs Scotland to be Streamed

The game, which kicks off at 3pm, will be available for £4.95 – with funds offsetting the cost of staging the fixture at Featherstone's Millennium Stadium which is important for both countries in their [...]

Bravehearts squad for Jamaica

The squad features a number of experienced heads, as well as an influx of new players, with 6 players in with a chance of picking up their first Scotland caps. “The sessions have been [...]

Wheelchair Team to face Wales

Roughsedge has utilised an extended squad through the year, with this being his first streamlined selection in his tenure at the helm of the team. The squad includes a mix of experience and youth, [...]

Extended Bravehearts Squad Named

The Bravehearts are set to face the Reggae Warriors for the first time, with Graham announcing an initial extended squad before making his final selections. The squad is the first Braveheart’s squad for two [...]

Scotland U20 Squad named

Scotland U20 Head Coach Mark Brennan was able to name his first squad in since 2019, with the team making their return to competition against Ireland at Dalkeith Rugby Club on September 4th, KO [...]

Eagles Clinch 11th National Title

The Eagles ran away with the victory in the end, but a Scottish Barbarians team that started the match short of players and had little preparation time put in a strong performance. A sizeable [...]

RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP TO BE STAGED IN 2022

Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) and the UK Government have today announced their intention to stage the flagship event in the international Rugby League calendar in 2022. The extremely difficult decision was taken [...]

Luke Fenton named on Emerging Match Officials Panel

International Rugby League Emerging Match Officials Panel International Rugby League is pleased to announce the members of the newly formed Emerging Match Officials Panel. Match Officials from this panel will officiate in bilateral games [...]

PHYSIO VACANCIES

It is an exciting time for Rugby League as we look to grow the sport across Scotland. Our National development structure continues to grow.To support these squads, we are looking to recruit 3 physios [...]

Scotland Students Reunion

A group of former Scotland Rugby League Students are organising a reunion for former players and staff from all the eras in what should be a fantastic weekend and for creating something quite unique [...]

Cruickshank to officiate at RLWC 2021

We are delighted to announce that Scotland Rugby League’s Ollie Cruickshank will be heading to this year’s Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup, as part of International Rugby League’s Wheelchair Match Officials Squad . In [...]

VACANCY | Wheelchair Assistant Coach

Scotland Rugby League are seeking to recruit an assistant coach for their Wheelchair international team. Applicants should send their CV and cover letter to jobs@scotlandrl.com Closing Date for applications is: 17:00 on Friday 28th [...]

Mental Health Awareness with Ryan Brierley

As part of Mental Health Awareness week we spoke to Scotland international Ryan Brierley about how those low moments have affected his mental health, and the lessons he has learned regarding mental health awareness. [...]

Disability Rugby League Development Day

As part of our journey to the Physical Disability and Wheelchair World Cup this autumn and in addition to our partnership with Community Integrated Care will be holding a number of disability and wheelchair development [...]

Dobson announced as Trinity Wheelchair RL Head Coach

Wakefield Trinity Community Foundation announced Dobson as their first-ever Wheelchair Rugby League Head Coach. Bringing in a wealth of experience within the Wheelchair game, Dobson has been trusted to lead the Foundation’s side ahead [...]

Scotland Rugby League Honours Caps

Scotland Rugby League recently awarded 113 Honours Caps to players who had represented Scotland at Under 18, Under 19, Student, A Team, Wheelchair and Senior Men's team level to players who didn't have the [...]

Wheelchair Squad named for Celtic Cup

The Bravehearts will take on Wales and Ireland on their home turf, with the competition taking place on June 12th at the Sport & Exercise Pleasance, The University of Edinburgh. The tournament will be [...]

Scotland Rugby League Announce new Kit Partnership

Under the new partnership, VX3 will provide new playing kits, performance training and leisurewear for Scotland Rugby League (SRL) Men’s, Women’s and Wheelchair sides, together with the elite player pathways for U16s, U19s, Students, [...]

Super League Preview

With fans missing last season, the possibility of a return to stadiums this season will draw excitement. Take a look at the 13 Bravehearts involved, as well as some key fixtures for Scottish Super [...]

David Birtles Interview

WHEELCHAIR | We caught up with Scotland Wheelchair Rugby League player, David Birtles, about his progress in the team's #Challenge255, and how things are shaping up ahead of the Rugby [...]

VACANCY | Scotland Club XIII Management Team

Applications are invited to be part of the Scotland Rugby League Club XIII team. The following volunteer roles are available:  Head Coach Assistant Coach Team Manager Physio Scotland Rugby League is the governing body [...]

Aitken ready for 2021

The 2021 National Rugby League (NRL) season is set to kick off on Thursday, with Scottish interest in the competition taking the form of hard-hitting centre, Euan Aitken. Aitken, who is Scotland’s 174th Senior [...]

RLWC | Behind the Line: Lachlan Coote

Lachlan Coote, talks to RLWC2021 about his pride in representing his grandma's heritage, his excitement for RLWC2021 and the special atmosphere that British fans create. Lachlan Coote, a Super League and NRL Grand Final [...]

VACANCY | Scotland PDRL Management Team

Applications are invited to be part of the launch of the Scotland Rugby League Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) team. The following volunteer roles are available:  Assistant Coach Team Manager Scotland Rugby League is [...]

Burns appointed PDRL Head Coach

Following the recent announcement that Scotland will be launching a Physical Disability Rugby League team with a view to taking part in the 2021 PDRL World Cup in October, a series of interviews have [...]

Hogg appointed Head of Medical

Following Dr Paul Stockton stepping down from his role of Head of Medical we are delighted to announce Dr Andrew Hogg as our new Head of Medical. Andrew grew up in Haddington, a town [...]

VACANCY | SRL Media Assistants

Applications are invited to be part of the Scotland Rugby League Media Team. The following volunteer roles are available:  Media Assistants Scotland Rugby League is the governing body for the sport in Scotland and [...]

UKAD launches Protect Your Sport

UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has today launched a new campaign to promote ‘Protect Your Sport’, encouraging more people to come forward and share their concerns about doping in sport. Intelligence reports are crucial for anti-doping [...]

10 years of Fergie

As Gavin Willacy, SRL historian, notes; “Fergie has been so reliable for Scotland over the years, a destructive player but also a great bloke. Not only would he not let you down, but he [...]

Legacy: The Class of ‘95

Oh, what might have been. If Struan Douglas is to be believed, the first full men’s international for Scotland Rugby League, played 25 years ago yesterday, could well have been a victory. The Stena Sealink [...]

RLWC2021 Fixtures Announced

The Rugby League World Cup 2021 tournament organisers have today (July 21st) revealed the much-anticipated fixture schedule for what promises to be the biggest and best World Cup in the history of the sport, [...]

RETURN TO RUGBY STAGE 3 GUIDELINES

In line with the Scottish Government Phase 3 announcement on Thursday 9 July, Scotland Rugby League will progress into its Return to Rugby Stage 3 for clubs and schools on Monday 20 July. The [...]

2020 European Championship A Cancelled

Following a meeting of the Rugby League European Federation board, agreement has been reached on the status of the four-tier 2020 European Championships. It has been confirmed that the men’s European Championship A, due [...]

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RUGBY LEAGUE IN SCOTLAND COVID-19 UPDATE

Following the First Minister’s statement on COVID-19, Scotland Rugby League can confirm that there are no changes to our position; all events and training sessions are still suspended until further notice. We will continue [...]

Wheelchair World Rankings released

France are ranked number one in the world as the official International Rugby League (IRL) wheelchair rugby league world rankings are issued for the very first time. The French can lay claim to have [...]

Scotland Men based in Newcastle for RLWC2021

With 500 days to go until the opening fixture of the Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021), tournament organisers have announced that Scotland will be based in Newcastle for next years’ tournament. The men’s [...]

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RUGBY LEAGUE IN SCOTLAND COVID-19 UPDATE

Following the First Minister’s statement on COVID-19, we can confirm that there are no changes to our position; all events and training sessions are still postponed until further notice. We will continue to monitor [...]

RUGBY LEAGUE IN SCOTLAND SUSPENDED

Scotland Rugby League are continuing to review the current situation regarding the ongoing Coronavirus (Covid-19) situation. With the continued governments restrictions on public gatherings and the resulting pressure on emergency services and healthcare provision, [...]

VACANCY | Scotland A Management Team

Applications are invited to be part of the launch of the Scotland Rugby League A team. The following volunteer roles are available:  Head Coach Assistant Coach Team Manager Physio Scotland Rugby League is the [...]

VACANCY | Scotland Women Physio

Applications are invited to be part of the Scotland Rugby League Women’s team. The following volunteer roles are available:  Physio Scotland Rugby League is the governing body for the sport in Scotland and works [...]

Bears claim Challenge Cup victory over the Eagles

Edinburgh Eagles: (0) 10 Tries: Logan, McGuffog Goals: Clarke Ashton Bears: (22) 58 Tries: Ormshaw (4), Jones (2), Buck, Bibby, Smith, Tootill, Woolfenden Goals: Tootill (7) Edinburgh Eagles welcomed North West Counties League club, [...]

Anderson wins Wheelchair Player of the Year

The Wheelchair Player of the Year, who received the Graeme Stewart Award, named after Scotland Wheelchair RL pioneer Graeme Stewart, is Dundee Dragons star Jay Anderson. Anderson has picked up the Graeme Stewart for [...]

Arundel wins U16 Player of the Year

The Under-16s Player of the Year, who received the Nathan Graham Award, named after former Scotland RL International Nathan Graham, is Bradford Bull’s Sam Arundel. Arundel was in impressive form throughout the season for [...]

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VACANCY | Community Coach/Sessional Coach

To assist the National Development Officer in the execution of the Scotland Rugby League schools and youth development programme. For more information please read the Job Description. For more Information please contact national development [...]

VACANCY | Student Team Manager

Scotland Rugby League are seeking to recruit a volunteer Team Manager to manage their Student international team. Applicants should send their CV and cover letter to jobs@scotlandrl.com For more details click here Closing date [...]

Scotland secure World Cup spot

Greece: (16) 24 Tries: Zampetides, Tuliatu, Mamouzelos, Robinson Goals: Meads (4) Scotland: (18) 42 Tries: Brierley, McLelland (2), Kavanagh (2), Scott, Oakes, Douglas Goals: Brierley (2), Thomas (2), Douglas Scotland claimed their place in [...]

Scotland name squad for Greece match

Scotland will head to London on Friday to play their final Rugby League World Cup 2021 Qualifying match against Greece. The match was originally planned to be played in Athens, however, the match was [...]

Scotland win physical encounter with Serbia

Scotland: (56) 86 Tries: Oakes (3), Walker (2), Brierley (2), Glohe, Scott (3), McLelland, Kavanagh, Hellewell, Turland Goals: Brierley (13) Serbia: (0) 0 Tries: Goals: Scotland started their 2021 World Cup Qualification campaign with [...]

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England outclass Scotland in game 2

Scotland (0) 1 Drop Goals: Grant England (60) 136 Tries: 2 - Halliwell (2), Boyd-Ward(2), Hazel (2), King, Nye, Collins (3), Butler (5), Hawkins (5), Mulhall Goals: Halliwell (7), Collins (11), Nye, Hawkins (3) [...]

Wheelchair Tri-Nations squad announced

As we build up to the Tri-Nations in Wales next weekend we can finally reveal your Wheelchair Bravehearts squad. Long serving Graeme Stewart is still injured but it's a return for the influential Michael [...]

Scotland score late to beat Ireland

Scotland (14) 30 Tries: Barry, Cullen (3), Crossley, Arundel Goals: Crossley, Kinloch Ireland (12) 24 Tries: Walsh, Cowen, Eddis, McKiernan Goals: Flanigan(4) Following their loss to Ireland under 16’s in Dublin, Scotland under 16’s [...]

Edinburgh Eagles lift Scottish Cup

Edinburgh Eagles: (4) 30 Tries: Logan (2), Clarke (2), Walker, Baselala, Robertson Goals: Mair Strathmore Silverbacks: (18) 22 Tries: Burgess (2), Feighan, Hall Goals: Burgess (3) The Scottish Cup competition returned in 2019 following [...]

England overpower Scotland to claim title

Scotland: (18) 18 Tries: Duncan, Hutton , Robertson Goals: Hogg (3) England: (22) 36 Tries: Jones, Smith, Boulger (3), Jubb, Chrimes Goals: Smith (4) For the second time this week Scotland gave away an [...]

Scotland bounce back to triumph over Wales

Scotland: (18) 30 Tries: Walters (2), Jollands, McMillan, Robertson Goals: Hogg (5) Wales: (8) 8 Tries: Kaye, Green Goals: Determined to assert themselves on the pitch, Scotland started the game in full force, ready [...]

Scotland narrowly miss out against Ireland

Scotland: (18) 26 Tries: Walters (2), Williams, McNee Goals: Hogg (5) Ireland: (0) 28 Tries: Coleman, Fellows, Boulter (2), Cabral Goals: Dean (4) Scotland kicked to a receiving Ireland, starting with a strong defence [...]

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VACANCY | Community Coach/Sessional Coach

To assist the National Development Officer in the execution of the Scotland Rugby League schools and youth development programme. For more information please read the Job Description. If you require more information please contact [...]

VACANCY | Scotland Women Management Team

Applications are invited to be part of the launch of the Scotland Rugby League Women’s team. The following volunteer roles are available:  Head Coach Assistant Coach Team Manager Scotland Rugby League is the governing body [...]

Scotland overpowered by Wales

Wales: (54) 102 Tries: Williams (6), H. Jones (5), Caron (3), Taylor, Trigg-Turner(4) Goals: Williams (7), Taylor (1), Davies (1), Trigg-Turner (4) Scotland: (4) 10 Tries: Willans, Hawkins Goals: Hawkins In the second game [...]

Scotland claim first win since 2015

Ireland: (38) 42 Tries: Groves (4), Walker, Argent, Hope, Godward Goals: Godward (5) Scotland: (18) 52 Tries: Young (2), Hawkins(7), Anderson, Dobson Goals: Young (3), Hawkins Scotland Wheelchair Rugby League coaches Peter Lowis and [...]

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VACANCY | Board member vacancies

Scotland Rugby League is the governing body for the sport in Scotland and works closely with the Rugby Football League and sportscotland to lead the sport.   Following a review of its strategy, the governing [...]

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Scotland support return of GB Lions

The recent meeting of the Rugby League International Federation confirmed a four-match tour of New Zealand and Papua New Guinea for the Great Britain Rugby League Lions – with full details of the schedule [...]

VACANCY | U16s Assistant Coach

Scotland Rugby League are seeking to recruit an assistant coach for their U16 international team. Applicants should send their CV and cover letter to jobs@scotlandrl.com For more detials click here

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VACANCY | Development Officer

FULL TIME Development Officer Salary £24,000 - £28,000 (based on experience) Scotland Rugby League are seeking to appoint a dynamic and committed Development Officer to implement the sport’s strategic plan. This focuses on primary school, [...]

Vacancy – U16 Physio

An opportunity has arisen for a Physio to work with Scotland Rugby League.   You will work primarily with our Under 16s programme to make sure they are in peak physical condition for each [...]

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MELLON MAKES IT FOUR

Dundee Dragons star Michael Mellon has picked up the Graeme Stewart Award for Scotland Wheelchair RL Player of the Year for the fourth time. Former RAF member and rugby union player Michael became involved [...]

RLWC2021 Draw

Qualifying for the 2021 World Cup will resume in London during May, it was revealed at the draw for the final European qualifiers later in 2019. Before a draw that saw qualification equal favourites [...]

U19 & U16 Coaches appointed

Scotland Rugby League are pleased to announce the new coaching teams for the U16 and U19 Programmes. Jordan Robinson has taken the reigns as U16 Head Coach, with Matt Bowen, Dan Turland as assistant [...]

Scotland sign Phizz

Scotland Rugby League have signed Phizz as their Official Hydration Partner. The London based newcomer Phizz has taken the sports world by storm and is now purchased by over 60 top clubs around the [...]

Ferguson named Scotland Captain

Head Coaches John Duffy and Chris Chester have named Dale Ferguson as the new Scotland Captain, taking over from Huddersfield Giants team mate Danny Brough. Ferguson made his debut in 2010 against Wales and [...]

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Regional Coaches

Scotland Rugby League is looking to grow youth participation through various School Programmes. The aim of the school programme is to develop opportunities for pupils, to take part in the sport of rugby league [...]

Scotland topple Ireland in final game

Scotland: (12) 44 Tries: Duncan (2), Cordeaux, Paterson, Westman (2), Hogg Goals: Seymour (8) Ireland: (6) 12 Tries: Bolger, Ryan Goals: Sheridan (2) Scotland clinched second place but were given a real battle by [...]

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VACANCY | Dundee Dragons Coach

Dundee Dragons Wheelchair Sports Club are a ground breaking sports club based in Dundee city. We provide sporting opportunities for children and adults who are active wheelchair users or who have a physical disability and [...]

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VACANCY | Strathmore Silverbacks Team Manager

Strathmore Silverbacks are seeking a new Team Manager! The Silverbacks, who play at Inchmacoble, Forfar, were founded in 2015 and compete in the Scottish National League. In their first four seasons they have been Scottish [...]

Scotland overpower Wales in game 2

Wales: (6) 16 Tries: Gant, Davies, Hinnem Goals: Stroud (2) Scotland: (16) 23 Tries: Seymour (3), Hogg, Glohe Goals: Hogg, Drop Goal: Hogg Scotland managed to brush themselves off following Tuesdays defeat to England [...]

England too strong in opening game

Scotland: (6) 18 Tries: Punton, Duncan, Hogg Goals: Hogg (3) England: (24) 58 Tries: Stock, Jubb, Mason (2), Fairhurst, Chapman (2), Smith, Clegg, Taylor Goals: Stead (8) England had the perfect start to their [...]

Eagles suffer finals defeat

Edinburgh Eagles (16) 28 Tries: Robertson, Quinn, Robertson (2), Reid Goals: Simpson (4) Wallsend Eagles (18) 36 Tries:  Goals: On another warm and sunny day at Kingston Park, Newcastle on Saturday, Edinburgh [...]

Eagles see off Catterick’s Crusade

Edinburgh Eagles (20) 48 Tries: Mair, Reid (3), Marwick (2), O’Neil, J Jablonski, Hanmer, McBain Goals: Simpson, McBain (3) Catterick Crusaders (12) 18 Tries:  Goals: Catterick Crusaders were the visitors to the Jack Kane [...]

Eagles lift 10th Title

Edinburgh Eagles (14) 22 Tries: Reid (2), Robertson, Jablonski (2) Goals: Simpson Strathmore Silverbacks (10) 26 Tries: Feighan (3), Smith, Gray Goals:McKay (3) Edinburgh Eagles were crowned Scotland Rugby Leagues National Champions for 2018 on [...]

Eagles continue to soar

Edinburgh Eagles (14) 40 Tries: Hanmer, Quinn, Mair (2), Woods, Simpson, Clarke, Robertson Goals: Simpson (4) Jarrow Vikings (10) 16 Tries:  Goals: Eagles welcomed Jarrow Vikings on Saturday to the Jack Kane Centre for [...]

VACANCY | U16s Team Manager

Scotland Rugby League are seeking to recruit a volunteer Team Manager to manage their U16 international team. Applicants should send their CV and cover letter to Carrie-ann Downs For more detials click here Closing date [...]

Eagles weather the Storm

Gateshead Storm (6) 22 Tries:  Goals: Edinburgh Eagles (12) 24 Tries: Clarke (3), Woods, Robertson Goals: McBain (2) In the North East Cup preliminary round, Edinburgh Eagles travelled to Kingston Park, home of professional [...]

VACANCY | Wheelchair Team Manager

Scotland Wheelchair Rugby League (SWRL) is seeking to recruit a volunteer Team Manager to manage their international team. Activities include participation in the 2021 Wheelchair World Cup. Applicants should send their details to Board member [...]

Women’s Development Day

Scotland Rugby League are pleased to announce the inclusion of a women's section in the upcoming development day on Sunday 3rd June, 11am - 3pm at The University of Edinburgh's Peffermill Playing Fields. The [...]

RLWC 2021 Qualifying announced

The next stage of qualification for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, to be staged in England, has been revealed for Europe and the Americas. France, Ireland, Scotland and Wales will meet in the [...]

Eagles open season with victory over Silverbacks

Edinburgh Eagles (28) 42 Tries: Paterson, Clarke, Mair (2), Logan, Hamner (2), McKinney Goals: Clarke (5) Strathmore Silverbacks (8) 34 Tries: Feighan (2), Genocchio, Strachan, Smith, Olivier, Gray Goals: Alexander(3) A rematch of the [...]

IRELAND 68-36 SCOTLAND

By Ian Golden at Deeside Leisure Centre Watch the first half here and here and second half here. Ireland overcame Scotland 68-36 in a competitive second Prabhu Ventures match. This means that the Irish [...]

WALES 112-41 SCOTLAND

By Ian Golden at Deeside Leisure Centre, Photo by Richard Long Watch the first half here and second half here and here Wales opened their Prabhu Ventures Ltd Celtic Cup defence in Deeside with a [...]

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2 from 2 for Dundee Dragons on the road

Match Report by Kevin Rattray, DDWSC Vice-Chairman It seemed strange that we were on the road, Basketball season hasn’t quite finished and rugby hasn’t been a huge feature on training days but here we [...]

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HEAD COACH SCOTLAND RUGBY LEAGUE

Applications are invited for the position of Head Coach, Scotland Rugby League. Following the end of Steve McCormack’s long and successful tenure as Head Coach of Scotland Rugby League, we are now looking for [...]

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Scotland lift Shield on Day 2

Day 2 started off with a nervous match against Papua New Guinea, Scotland trailed 4-6 at half time, The second half Scotland came out all guns blazing to win 16-14 and book a place [...]

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New Club Development

Are you interested in being involved in creating a new rugby league club in Glasgow or close to Glasgow? Having spoken with various people in the Glasgow region, it has been made clear there [...]

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Hogg named Scotland U23 Nines Captain

Scotland Nines Head Coach Nathan Graham has named Matt Hogg captain for the Commonwealth Under 23 Nines Championships to be held in Moreton Bay near Brisbane in February. Hogg, who comes from North Berwick [...]

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Addy Rewarded for outstanding World Cup

Danny Addy has won the Scotland Player of the Year Award for 2017. The Hull Kingston Rovers utility player receives the Dave Valentine Award for his performances throughout the Rugby League World Cup at [...]

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David Birtles wins the Graeme Stewart Award

After winning the last three years, Michael Mellon of Dundee Dragons was pipped into second place for the Graeme Stewart Award as Scotland Wheelchair RL Player of the Year by David Birtles, Mellon’s team-mate [...]

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Latest World Rankings announced

Following the success of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup, the new world rankings have been announced for the men’s game and, significantly, for the first time, the women. Australia, after picking up the [...]

  • Scotland Rugby League Player Development Centre

Regional Coaches

Scotland Rugby League is looking to grow youth participation through various School Programmes. The aim of the school programme is to develop opportunities for pupils, to take part in the sport of rugby league [...]

  • Edinburgh Eagles

Eagles seek sponsors

After a nomadic few years, Edinburgh Eagles are looking to settle and build our “aerie” for the immediate future at least in Leith. Recent seasons have been turbulent both on and off the field [...]

  • Samoa vs Scotland

Samoa v Scotland

Scotland finished equal with Samoa on 14 points apiece, despite missing their captain and playing most of the game down to 15 men. Scotland proved they can match it with the best outplaying Samoa [...]

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Scotland RL Statement: Three players released

Scotland Rugby League have today announced that three players have been released from their 2017 Rugby League World Cup squad for misconduct. The players concerned are captain Danny Brough, Sam Brooks and Johnny Walker. [...]

  • Luke Douglas

New Zealand v Scotland

The Kiwis amassed a staggering 14 tries as they blew Scotland away in a performance that will leave the rest of the competition weary of having to encounter a side now beaming with confidence. [...]

  • Scotland vs Tonga

Scotland v Tonga

Scotland was blown away by the might of Tonga’s compelling first outing, conceding 38 points in the first half as they were simply unable to cope with the constant vigour of the Mate Ma’a [...]

  • Scotland Rugby League Players

SEVEN NEWCOMERS AMONG FAMILIAR BRAVEHEARTS

Scotland have named seven uncapped players in their World Cup squad including brothers Kane and Andrew Bentley of Toulouse Olympique. They are joined by a clutch of Super League stars including Warrington three-quarter Matthew [...]

  • Peter Wallace

Wallace ruled out of RLWC2017

Scotland have been struck a blow with the news that NRL star Peter Wallace is out of the upcoming World Cup through injury. The Penrith Panthers hooker or half-back appeared in the NRL play-offs [...]

  • Scotland Rugby League Player Development Centre

Scotland’s Natonal Player Development Centre 2017

Sunday 26th November – 10.30-16.00 – The University of Edinburgh, Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh, EH16 5LL AGE CRITERIA AND ELIGIBILITY : Eligibility- To be eligible to attend any of the development days players must [...]

  • Scotland team celebrating

SCOTLAND STALWARTS LEAD BRAVEHEARTS SQUAD

Scotland have announced their provisional squad ahead of the Rugby League World Cup 2017 down under this autumn. Head coach Steve McCormack has stuck with his tried and trusted Bravehearts who took Scotland to [...]

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Squads named for Grand Final

The squads for the 2017 Grand Final have been named by Edinburgh Eagles and Strathmore as they look to secure their place in the 2018 Ladbrokes Challenge Cup. Both head coaches have had selection [...]

  • Scotland Rugby League's cap presentation

WORTH THE WAIT: CAPS AWARDED AFTER 22 YEARS

Scotland Rugby League have righted a 22-year-old wrong, presenting Scotland caps to former internationalists who were not awarded a cap on their debuts in the 1990s. Seven of the forty-odd players in that category [...]

  • Italy v Scotland

Italy 110-6 Scotland

It was a tough day at the office for our Wheelchair Bravehearts in Carcassonne. A mix up prior to kick off ended up with Scotland kicking off the campaign instead of receiving the ball. [...]

  • Scotland vs Pacific Islands

Pacific Islands too strong in Semi Final

Scotland (4) 12 Tries: L Faughlin, S Plumridge, Turland Goals: Pacific Islands (16) 44 Tries: Faiumu 3, Tuimavave 3, Sini, Anderson Goals: Vai 6 Report by Toney Dosen for RLWC2017.com. Photos courtesy of Narelle Spangher, [...]

  • Aberdeen Warriors Rugby League Club

Statement: Aberdeen Warriors

Everyone involved with Scotland Rugby League is very disappointed to hear the news from Aberdeen Warriors Rugby League that the club is folding. Aberdeen Warriors have been a very important part of rugby league [...]

  • Scotland Rugby League Students

Scotland victorious over Wales

Scotland (24) 48 Tries: Hogg, S Plumridge, Dowding, Hall, L Faughlin 3, Walters, Flowers Goals: Hogg 6 Wales (12) 18 Tries: Jones, Davies, Hinem Goals: Emanuelli 3 Report by Sian Golden (Wales Rugby League). [...]

  • Luke Douglas

Douglas focuses on blues homecoming

Scotland will prepare for their World Cup campaign in October down the road from the hometown of prop Luke Douglas – who is from the most Scottish town down under! The St Helens star [...]

  • Scotland Rugby League South

South Win Hard Fought Origin Match

The rugby league season in Scotland continues to develop with Sunday 4th June seeing a successful Origin match played between the North and the South at Kinross Rugby Club. There are now 4 teams [...]

  • Scotland Students Rugby League Team

Student squad named for World Cup

Scotland Students Head Coach Nathan Graham has announced his 23-man squad for the Student World Cup. The squad will depart the UK on 30th June for Sydney, Australia to compete in the two week [...]

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LeagueNet Help | Registering coaches online

Guidance for all coaches to register their details online with LeagueNet. The Rugby Football League's new registration system, LeagueNet is now being rolled out for use across the community game. This allows for online [...]

  • Alan Tait

Bravehearts happy at Lions return

Scotland RL chairman Keith Hogg has greeted the news that Great Britain will tour again in 2019 - and Scotland may get a re-match with New Zealand and Australia when they tour here - [...]

  • Scotland Students Rugby League Team

Two late tries sink the Student Bravehearts.

Keighley Cougars Reserves (30) 44 Tries: Kelly, Barker 2, Lawton 2, Weatherill, Davey, Smithson, Kelly Goals: Lawton 4 Scotland Students (16) 38 Tries: Hutchison, Flowers, Hall 2, Hogg 2, Dowding Goals: Hogg 5   [...]

  • Damien Gennochio carries the ball

Scotland Students head to Cougar Park

Scotland Students Head Coach Nathan Graham is taking his squad to Keighley this weekend as they face up against Keighley Cougars reserves at Cougar Park. It's our second outing for for the squad. Keighley [...]

  • Scotland Rugby League Player Development Centre

PDC Coaching Team announced

The 2017 PDC will be managed by the following staff team: Head Coach - Mike Wallace, Assistant Coach - Dave Vernon, Assistant Coach - Niall Hall, Manager - Carrie-ann Downs.

  • Scotland Students

Scotland Students Continue Build-Up to Sydney

The bulk of the players selected for Scotland Students for the upcoming Student World Cup in Sydney, will play the first of three warm-up matches on Saturday 22 April (kick off 2pm) against Halifax [...]

  • Scotland Under 19's vs Ireland

BRAVEHEARTS STUDENTS START WORLD CUP JOURNEY

Scotland Rugby League have selected 22 players for the Student World Cup in Australia this summer and will begin their preparations with a training day at UCLan in Preston this Sunday. The squad includes [...]

  • Scotland vs England

WALKER SCOOPS TOP SCOTTISH PRIZE

St Helens prop Adam Walker has been voted Scotland’s Player of the Year. Walker was the runaway leader - chosen as player of the year by five of the six management team who voted [...]

  • Aberdeen Warriors vs Northumbria University

LADBROKES CHALLENGE CUP FIRST ROUND DRAW MADE

The draw for the first round of the 2017 Ladbrokes Challenge Cup took place this evening (Thursday, January 5) at The Deep in Hull. Conducting the draw was 2016 winning coach with Hull FC, [...]

  • Scott Plumridge

GLASWEGIAN SCOTT NAMED TOP STUDENT BY BRAVEHEARTS

Glaswegian centre Scott Plumridge has been voted Scotland Rugby League Student Player of the Year for 2016 and will receive the Roy Kinnear Award. The 20-year-old, who plays his club rugby league for Edinburgh Eagles, [...]

  • Mellon

MELLON MAKES HISTORY WITH HAT-TRICK

Dundee Dragons star Michael Mellon has made history by becoming the first ScotlandRL player to win the same player of the year award three times - and he has done it in three successive years. [...]

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FIVE RULE CHANGES TO BE INTRODUCED IN 2017

Five amendments that will enhance Rugby League matches for players, spectators and viewers will come into effect for the 2017 season Betfred Super League, Kingstone Press Championship and League 1 and Ladbrokes Challenge Cup to [...]

  • Scotland Students

HELP SCOTLAND STUDENTS GET TO THE WORLD CUP

In July 2017, Scotland will take part in the Student Rugby League World Cup in Sydney, Australia. Participation in the squad is self-funding and each player will need to raise over £3000 to take [...]

  • Scotland rugby league players

SCOTLAND UP TO FOURTH IN WORLD RANKINGS

Scotland Rugby League have leapt from ninth to fourth in the world rankings after their impressive Four Nations campaign. After a heavy opening defeat to Australia, Scotland led England until shortly before half-time before going [...]

  • Wheelchair rugby league player

WHEELCHAIR BOARD MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES

Scotland Wheelchair Rugby League (SWRL) is seeking to recruit new board members to drive the growth of wheelchair rugby league in Scotland: a fast, dynamic sport which offers the opportunity for all to participate and [...]

  • Scotland Rugby League team

EPIC DRAW SINKS IN FOR HISTORY-MAKERS

Scotland Rugby League players, management and supporters are reflecting on the greatest result in their 21-year existence after the incredible 18-all draw with world number one nation, New Zealand, at Workington last night. To give the [...]

  • Luke Douglas

DOUGLAS DISAPPOINTED BUT DETERMINED

Scotland earned all the plaudits on Saturday night but it didn’t stop their players and coaches from an overwhelming feeling of what might have been. Leading England until three minutes to half-time, one of sport’s [...]

  • Dave Scott

PHILLIPS BROTHERS AND SCOTT COME IN

Scotland head coach Steve McCormack has recalled the Phillips brothers of Workington Town and Batley full-back into a 19-man squad for their first ever meeting with England at Coventry on Saturday. Hooker Callum Phillips missed the [...]

  • Liam Hood

HOOD READY TO CLASH WITH MATES IN OLD ENEMY RANKS

Liam Hood has admitted that he is relishing the ‘neighbourly rivalry’ between Scotland and England ahead of Saturday’s clash. The Leigh Centurions star played a key role in Scotland’s defeat to Australia last week and [...]

  • Match ball - Australia vs Scotland October 28th 2016

HISTORY-MAKERS LEARN LESSONS FROM AUSSIE MASTERS

Debutant Ryan Brierley and loose forward Ben Kavanagh wrote themselves into Scottish rugby league history on Friday night by scoring for Scotland’s tries in their first ever Test meeting with Australia in the 54-12 defeat [...]

  • Australia vs Scotland

AUSTRALIA 54-12 SCOTLAND

Scotland were well beaten in their opening game of the Four Nations by an outstanding opening period from Australia but fought back well to show that they are capable of pushing the best teams in [...]

  • Ryan Brierley

BRIERLEY THRILLED AT LEAP TO FACE KANGAROOS

It’s little more than six months since Ryan Brierley was a Championship player with Leigh Centurions. Tomorrow night he will make his international debut against Australia. Having moved to Huddersfield Giants in March, half-back Brierley [...]

  • Luke Douglas

DOUGLAS BACK IN SCOTLAND SQUAD TO FACE KANGAROOS

Scotland have named seven uncapped players in their 19-man squad to face Australia for the very first time in the opening game of the Ladbrokes Four Nations tournament in Hull on Friday night. Coach Steve [...]

  • Scotland Under 19's

MASTERCLASS FOR U19S AS SCOTS PREPARE FOR AUSSIES

It may not seem the ideal preparation for facing the World Cup holders, but Scotland opted to stage a dress rehearsal for their meeting with Australia at Hull on Friday by playing against their youth [...]

  • Dale Ferguson

FERGUSON READY FOR TEST AGAINST THE BEST

Scotland forward Dale Ferguson thinks the Bravehearts’ heavy week in Edinburgh has prepared them as well as possible for the biggest test of their lives: successive games against Australia, England and New Zealand. Scotland [...]

  • Nutrition X sport bottle

NUTRITION X FUEL SCOTLAND RUGBY LEAGUE

Nutrition X have proudly been the Official Sports Nutrition Partner to Scotland Rugby League for the past two seasons and this month are excited to be working with the team as they embark on the Four [...]

  • Scotland & Barrow teams

SCRATCHY BUT VITAL: MCCORMACK ON BARROW WIN

Scotland prepared for their clash with Australia next Friday by beating Barrow Raiders, masquerading as the Cumbria Select XIII, 48-16 at Barrow tonight. The Bravehearts, who left six of their star names in the Craven [...]

  • Scotland players celebrate

SCOTTISH STARS MAKE RARE APPEARANCE IN CUMBRIA

The stars of Super League and Australia’s NRL will descend on Cumbria on Friday when Scotland arrive to play a warm-up game ahead of the Ladbrokes Four Nations tournament. Scotland coach Steve McCormack, the former [...]

  • Scotland Rugby League Players

GRAND FINAL HERO AMONG NEW-LOOK BRAVEHEARTS

Wigan winger Lewis Tierney has been named in the Scotland squad for the first time ahead of the Ladbrokes Four Nations tournament, one of ten uncapped players in the 24-man squad. Tierney helped Wigan beat [...]

ENGLAND CLAIM WHEELCHAIR 4 NATIONS TITLE

England successfully defended their WRL Four Nations title in Rochdale over the past weekend, which saw some of the best international games the sport has seen. DAY ONE The tournament started with Wales up [...]

Ireland 20-16 Scotland

Ireland: (44) 20 Tries: Richards (2), Neill Goals: McCarthy (4) Scotland: (0) 16 Tries: Carling, Mellon, D Grant Goals: Mellon (2) Ireland came through a bruising encounter with Scotland to achieve third place with [...]

France 88-6 Scotland

France: (44) 88 Tries: Pastor (2), Despues (2), Mautz (5), Morais, Cochand, Gonzales, Penella, Menunier (2) Goals: Clausells (14) Scotland: (0) 6 Tries: Grange Goals: Mellon France completed their third win of the Wheelchair [...]

Scotland 26-25 Wales

Scotland: (10) 26 Tries: Mellon (3), M Grant (2) Goals: D Grant (3) Wales: (10) 25 Tries: Beddis, Higgins, Jones, Price Goals: Higgins (3), Jones Scotland grabbed a narrow one point victory over Wales [...]