Silver Saturday Set: Edinburgh Academical to Face Hawick in Scottish Cup Final

Hawick‘s opponents for the upcoming Silver Saturday were determined over the weekend as Edinburgh Academical emerged victorious against Marr, securing a spot in the highly anticipated Scottish Cup final, a prestigious event in the realm of domestic rugby.

Simultaneously, the finalists for the Men’s National League Cup were also confirmed with Falkirk prevailing over Newton Stewart and Lasswade defeating Allan Glen’s, earning their places in the ultimate showdown.

Seven thrilling finals are scheduled for a jam-packed day at the iconic Scottish Gas Murrayfield and the Hive Stadium, offering an exceptional display of the country’s top rugby talent.

Silver Saturday is set to unfold on the 27th of April, promising a day filled with exciting competition as Scotland’s elite men’s and women’s teams vie for honors on the field.

With just a few days left until the gates swing open, rugby enthusiasts have a unique chance to witness the sport played at both stadia on the same day, all for the price of a £10 adult ticket, making it an irresistible offer for avid domestic rugby followers.

Spectator gates will open at 10 am, providing a full day of rugby action coupled with a variety of food and beverage options available throughout the event.

The day’s fixtures and real-time results can be accessed here.

Notable ticket prices for the event are as follows:

• Single Matchday
• Adult: £10.00 (£15 on matchday)
• Senior (60+): £5.00 (£10 on matchday)
• Under-18: £5.00 (£5 on matchday)

Tickets will be issued through Scottish Rugby’s ticketing app, ensuring a hassle-free experience for attendees. If not already downloaded, the app can be obtained here.

For additional information on tickets, live streaming details, and club media accreditation, please visit our website here.

The finals lineup for Silver Saturday is as follows:

Men’s Bowl final (Hive Stadium, 11 am kick-off): Irvine RFC v Blairgowrie RFC

Women’s Shield final (Scottish Gas Murrayfield, 11 am kick-off): Biggar RFC v West of Scotland FC

Men’s Shield final (Hive Stadium, 1:45 pm kick-off): Cumnock RFC v Moray RFC

Men’s National League Cup final (Scottish Gas Murrayfield, 1:45 pm kick-off): Lasswade RFC v Falkirk RFC

Women’s Plate final (Hive Stadium, 4:30 pm kick-off): Caithness Krakens v Uddingston RFC

Sarah Beaney Cup final (Scottish Gas Murrayfield, 4:30 pm kick-off): Watsonian FC v Hillhead Jordanhill RFC

Scottish Cup final (Scottish Gas Murrayfield, 7:15 pm kick-off): Hawick RFC v Edinburgh Academical RFC

Media accreditation for Silver Saturday is now open, catering to applications from various media outlets as well as individual club journalists and photographers. Apply for accreditation here.