Scotland, the Thistle XV

The very first international match, in 1871 in Edinburgh

On 27 March 1871, at the Raeburn Place cricket ground in Edinburgh, Scotland beat England in the first international rugby match, played with twenty players on each side. The Scottish national team gets its nickname from the national emblem, the thistle, which appears on the jersey. Since 1925, it has been hosted at Murrayfield, inaugurated that year with a victory over England that marked the first Grand Slam. The Scots achieved this feat again in 1984 and then in 1990, the latter snatched during a decisive match against the English, who were also undefeated, in a stadium that sings "Flower of Scotland".

The other nations of the Tournament

The nations of the Tournament also include:

• France.
• Ireland.
• England.
• Wales.
• Italy.

All the nations of the Tournament are gathered on the VI Nations page.

Melrose, where rugby sevens was born in 1883

Rugby sevens is a Scottish invention. In 1883, in Melrose, in the Borders region, butcher Ned Haig came up with a reduced player tournament to boost his club's finances: the matches are shorter, more open, and the format quickly became popular. The Melrose Sevens is still held every spring at the Greenyards, and the Borders remain a rugby stronghold where small towns thrive with their clubs. This tradition explains the significance of sevens in Scotland, whose team wears the same colours as the XV, as reflected in the socks of the youth rugby sevens team.

Macron jerseys, travel gear, and fan accessories

As the kit supplier for the Scottish federation, Macron produces the navy home jersey, the away kit, and the training jersey worn by players during training sessions. The supporter version, which is roomier than that of the internationals, fits true to size. For travel, the jogging trousers from the travel range and the kids' zip hoodie feature the team's design, while the sports bag in Scotland's colours carries boots and match gear. The white St. Andrew's cross flag on a blue background accompanies the supporters into the stands.

Good deals

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Auld Alliance Trophy?

The trophy contested by France and Scotland since 2018. It pays tribute to players from both countries who died during World War I and recalls the Auld Alliance, the alliance formed in 1295 between the two kingdoms against England.

Why is Flower of Scotland sung before matches?

Scotland does not have an official anthem. This song written by Roy Williamson of the group The Corries became established in rugby in 1990 and recalls the victory of Robert Bruce over the English at Bannockburn in 1314. All of Murrayfield sings it, led by the bagpipes.

Where is the France-Scotland match played?

Alternating between the Stade de France and Murrayfield in Edinburgh, Scotland's largest stadium with around sixty-seven thousand seats. The match counts for both the Six Nations Tournament and the Auld Alliance Trophy.

Which players have made history in Scottish rugby?

Andy Irvine, a full-back from the 1970s, Gavin Hastings, captain of the British Lions in 1993, Stuart Hogg, named Player of the Tournament in 2016 and 2017, or fly-half Finn Russell, who played for Racing 92.

Does Scotland have a women's team?

Yes, the Scotland women's team competes every spring in the Women's Six Nations Tournament. It reached the quarter-finals at the 2025 World Cup in England, and its players also wear the navy jersey.