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W6N: Scotland v Ireland preview: Rachel Malcolm returns for final game

20 hours ago | theoffsideline.com | Stuart Bathgate

SCOTLAND captain Rachel Malcolm is back in the team to play Ireland on Saturday after missing out on last week’s England match because of concussion. Leia Brebner-Holden returns at scrum-half for the final Six Nations game of the campaign, having also been absent from the game in Leicester for the same reason, while a third change to the starting line-up sees Leah Bartlett replace Anne Young at loosehead prop.
Ewan Ashman warns of tough task against "quality outfit"

1 day ago | theoffsideline.com | Stuart Bathgate

ON paper, Edinburgh have a superior squad to Zebre’s. On the pitch it is not quite so clear-cut. Which is why a meeting with the Italian club is the ideal measure of where Sean Everitt’s are as a group. The last time the teams meet, at the Hive in February, Edinburgh paid the price for not being properly up for the contest, losing 22-17.
GHA look forward to top flight return after league and cup double success

1 day ago | theoffsideline.com | David Barnes

GHA’s Scottish Cup Final victory over Glasgow Accies at Murrayfield on Saturday was the cherry on top of an excellent unbeaten 2024-25 campaign for the Giffnock club – but the big prize was achieved two months ago when promotion back into the Arnold Clark Men’s Premiership next season was secured.
Glasgow Warriors add to second-row stocks with Alex Craig recriuitment

1 day ago | theoffsideline.com | David Barnes

GLASGOW WARRIORS have signed Scotland cap Alex Craig. The second-row, who was born in Dumfries, will compete for game-time against fellow internationalists Scott Cummings, Max Williamson and Alex Samuel next season, as well as Jare Oguntibeju, who has been a breakthrough star for the Scotstoun outfit during the current campaign.
URC: Zebre versus Edinburgh clash moved forward 24 hours from Saturday to Friday night

2 days ago | theoffsideline.com | David Barnes

THIS weekend’s URC clash between Edinburgh Rugby and Zebre Parma at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi has been moved from Saturday evening to Friday evening to facilitate an official day of mourning in Italy, with the funeral of Pope Francis set to be held on Saturday at 10am. The switch has been arranged under Italian government instruction. “Firstly, our thoughts are with all those affected by this week’s very sad news,” said Edinburgh Rugby Managing Director, Douglas Struth.
Josh McKay signs Glasgow Warriors contract exension

2 days ago | theoffsideline.com | David Barnes

JOSH MCKAY is the latest Glasgow Warriors squad member to agree terms with the club on a contract extension, signing a three-year deal which will run until the summer of 2028. The 27-year-old will qualify for Scotland on residency grounds in the autumn of 2026.
Wes Goosen a doubt for Zebre crunch as Edinburgh's injury list grows

2 days ago | theoffsideline.com | Stuart Bathgate

EDINBURGH could have as many as 16 players missing from their squad to play Zebre on Saturday, with the back three being a particular area of concern. The injury list published on the team’s website this morning consists largely of players who have been sidelined for some time, but it also now includes full-back Wes Goosen and wing Ross McCann as well as hooker Dave Cherry.
Kings of the Sevens series: Double delight for Melrose at Hawick and Berwick

3 days ago | theoffsideline.com | David Barnes

ALAN LORIMER @ Mansfield ParkTHE reigning Kings of the Sevens title holders, Melrose, put themselves into an almost unassailable position in their quest to successfully defend their monarchial position after triumphing at Hawick with a winning performance in the final over the stylish and effective guests, Durham University, and then picking up a further title 24 hours later by defeating Jed-Forest in the final of the Berwick tournament.
URC: Attack is the best form of defence for Glasgow Warriors, says Kyle Steyn

4 days ago | theoffsideline.com | David Barnes

KYLE STEYN says Glasgow Warriors have “never stopped talking about” their desire to retain the URC trophy and warned their title rivals that the defending champions will be the aggressors in the run-in. The Scots exited the Champions Cup physically and mentally bruised by a 52-0 thrashing from Leinster but turned the page in Parma on Saturday with a vital if scrappy 14-6 win over Zebre.
Silver Saturday: Watsonians edge past Hillhead Jordanhill to retain Sarah Beaney Cup

5 days ago | theoffsideline.com | David Barnes

GARY HEATLY @ MurrayfieldWATSONIANS won the Sarah Beaney Cup for the third year in a row to mark the club’s 150th year in style, defeating Hillhead Jordanhill 39-38 in an entertaining clash at Murrayfield on Saturday evening. The Myresiders defeated Corstorphine Cougars in the final in 2022-23 and then Hillhead last year and this hat-trick winning performance was built on a strong first half performance.