Arnold Clark Premiership countdown: Front-foot rugby key as Currie Chieftains push for centre stage

Currie Chieftains finished second in the Arnold Clark Scottish Premiership for the 2025-26 season, defeating Heriot's 36-7 in the semi-final before losing 41-27 to an undefeated Ayr side in the final. They also fell 31-26 to Ayr in the Scottish Cup final at Murrayfield, marking their sixth final appearance in recent years and their fifth defeat. Ahead of the new campaign, the club is emphasizing physicality and front-foot rugby as core principles.