Scottish Rugby increases number of contracted players for 2026/27

Scottish Rugby has announced an increase in the number of contracted players for the 2026/27 season, with 47 contracted players based outside Scotland playing in the PWR and France. A new change to the contracting model also includes players contracted to Edinburgh and Glasgow who will receive support through newly-established Central or Academy programmes. The update reflects a structural shift in how Scottish Rugby manages and supports its player pool across domestic and overseas clubs.