U18 boys players from Glasgow, Edinburgh, The South and Caledonia will play in a festival-style event when the refreshed U18 Inter-District Youth Pathway Programme kicks off at Oriam this weekend.

A girls U18 fixture will be contested for the first time when East District play West District on Sunday, followed by Caledonia v East on Sunday 8 February and Caledonia v West on Sunday 15 February.

Players will be selected from the three districts to represent Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby at U18 level in two fixtures scheduled for late February and early March. These programmes will also form part of the Scotland U18 selection pathway.

Head of Regional Pathways & Game Development, Neil Graham, said: “The Inter-District programme is a vital part of our youth pathway, giving players the opportunity to test themselves in a high-quality, competitive environment alongside the best from their region. Bringing both the boys’ and girls’ U18 programmes together this weekend reflects the strength and alignment of our pathway, and it’s an important step in helping young players progress towards the professional and international game.”

Head of Women’s Performance and Pathways, Andy Rhys Jones, added: “It’s fantastic to see the U18 girls taking to the field for the first time this season, with the East v West fixture marking an important milestone in the girls’ pathway. These Inter-District matches are crucial in supporting player development and identifying future talent, and they demonstrate the continued growth and ambition of the women’s game in Scotland.”

Full fixtures for all inter-district programmes can be found on Gainline here.

This weekend’s fixtures:

U18 Boys:

The South v Glasgow (10.15am kick-off)

Edinburgh v Caledonia (11am kick-off)

The South v Edinburgh (11.45am kick-off)

Glasgow v Caledonia (12.30pm kick-off)

The South v Caledonia (1.15pm kick-off)

Glasgow v Edinburgh (2pm kick-off)

U18 Girls:

East v West (3.30pm kick-off)

 

Boys U18 squad lists for this weekend’s fixtures can be found here

Girls U18 squad lists for this weekend’s fixtures can be found here

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