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Rugby in Scotland 2025
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In 2018 68.48% of A Level students achieved A* - A
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In 2019 more than 12% of A Level students achieved A*
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In 2017 - 43% of A Level students achieved A - A*.
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In 2018 - 97% of St Leonards entries achieved grades A*-C
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In 2018 Form IV produced a strong performance at National 5 level with 72.8% of A grades
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In 2018 a full 38% of A Level students achieved A*/A grades
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In 2018 - near 75% of students attained grades A*-C
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Rugby is a very popular sport in Scotland. The first-ever international rugby match was played between England and Scotland on 27 March 1871, and the Scottish Rugby Union was founded in 1873, making it the oldest rugby union in the world. Scotland produces some of the best rugby players in the world, who are regular participants in the Six Nations Cup and the Rugby World Cup.
In many educational institutions in Scotland, the school years are considered, among other things, as a key stage in the development of a player and a professional athlete. The studies are designed to provide positive and engaging learning and extracurricular experiences for pupils, teachers and volunteers of all ages across Scotland.
The key objectives of Scotland's rugby education institutions are:
- To offer a high-quality sports experience that aids in the recruitment, development, and retention of players and volunteers of all ages.
- Develop or expand existing opportunities for physical education and sport available to young people in schools.
- Increase opportunities for players, volunteers and school staff to participate in rugby league.
- Improve the link between school and club, creating a foundation for strong rugby league communities.
The secondary school curriculum is designed to give pupils an idea of what Rugby League has to offer. Coaches work on basic rugby skills, including movement, passing, and tackle.
Rugby is a sport that focuses on developing leadership, achievement, engagement, and respect. The expansion of school and youth play is an integral part of increasing the number of players at all levels: school rugby programmes aim to encourage more children from across Scotland to take up the sport and continue to play in their teenage years and beyond. Scottish Rugby supports schools and clubs in their partnerships with club development staff and community coaches. The game program includes conference competitions (clubs and schools play in an "all against all" format throughout their youth program), regional leagues, cups and development matches/festivals and competitions for the National Cup.
Alternative destinations
Top Rugby Educational Institutions in Scotland
- Fettes College
- Glenalmond College
- Strathallan School
- St Andrews University Summer School
- St. Leonards School
Rugby Development in Scotland
Last year, Scottish Rugby launched an innovative educational partnership with Aberdeenshire Council. This three-academic-year program aims to reach 10,000 students across Aberdeenshire, fostering wider rugby engagement among students in northern Scotland. Four rugby development specialists and three community coaches from rugby clubs conduct a 16-week rugby program as part of the curriculum for 1st to 4th graders in 17 public schools, several of which are in the northeast. These rugby development experts have been working with schools in the area for years, but this marks the first time a specially designed rugby program is integrated as a permanent part of the curriculum in local authorities! The initiative offers young people more opportunities to focus on their health and well-being, enjoy learning outdoors, and collaborate with local communities. Developed in consultation with physical education teachers and leaders in the north of the country, the program aligns with the National Improvement Framework, Health and Well-being Program, and Professional Learning Curriculum. It also provides personal development opportunities for staff and senior students to assist in rugby events, aligning with the Scottish Rugby coaching training program.