Scotland national shinty team

The Scotland national shinty team is the team selected to represent Scotland and the sport of shinty in the annual composite rules Shinty/Hurling International Series against the Ireland national hurling team. The team is selected by the Camanachd Association.

Scotland
UnionCamanachd Association
Ground(s)Bught Park, Inverness
Coach(es)Ronald Ross
Team kit
First international
Scotland Scotland 2-0 – 1-0 Ireland Republic of Ireland
(Dublin, Ireland; 2 August 1924)
Largest win
Scotland Scotland 5-11 – 0-4 Ireland Republic of Ireland
(Abbotstown, Ireland; 2 November 2019)
Largest defeat
Republic of Ireland Ireland 8-11 – 4-3 Scotland Scotland
(Ennis, Ireland; 27 October 2012)

As well as the men's senior team currently headed by coach Ronald Ross, a men's under-21 team and women's team also competes against equivalent Irish sides each year.[1]

Match results

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Date Opponent Venue Result Score
2 August 1924 Ireland Croke Park, Dublin Win 2-0 – 1-0
July 1932 Ireland Croke Park, Dublin Loss 1-0 – 6-0
5 August 1972 Ireland Bught Park, Inverness Loss 4-5 – 6-4

Notable former players

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References

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  1. ^ "Scots chasing victory over Ireland". North Star. 22 October 2015.