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Top honours for Scotland stars – Scottish Rugby
Harry Paterson, 22, who made his Scotland debut at full-back during the 2024 GUINNESS Six Nations Championship match against France, and 21-year-old centre Emma Orr, who was a star of Scotland’s success in the WXV2 competition, have been named as winners of the Sir Willie Purves Quaich and Lady Jean Macpherson Trophy respectively.
The trophies are presented annually by Friends of Scottish Rugby, who for more than 20 years have brought together supporters who have donated more than £600,000 to bolster grassroots Scottish rugby.
David Mackay, President of Friends of Scottish Rugby, said: “We are delighted to present these awards to Harry and Emma.
“Both have progressed through the system in Scotland, have represented our country with distinction in sevens and gone on to play with Edinburgh Rugby and Scotland at full international level. We wish them every success in the future.”
Harry Paterson said: “When I see some of the players who have won this quaich in the past, I’m very humbled. I hope I can go on to win for Scotland, as so many of them have done.”
Emma Orr said: “Thank you to Friends of Scottish Rugby for their determination to support the women and girls’ game in Scotland.”
Previous winners: Sir Willie Purves Quaich:
2000 – Donnie Macfadyen
2001 – Andrew Wilson
2002 – Allister Hogg
2003 – Chris Cusiter
2004 – Mark McMillan
2005 – Stuart Corsar
2006 – James Eddie
2007 – Moray Low
2008 – Sean Crombie
2009 – Richie Gray
2010 – Alex Blair
2011 – Duncan Weir
2012 – David Denton
2013 – Sean Kennedy
2014 – Jonny Gray
2015 – Finn Russell
2016 – Mark Bennett
2017 – Magnus Bradbury
2018 – Matt Fagerson
2019 – Darcy Graham
2020 – Jamie Ritchie
2021 – Scott Cummings
2022 – Rory Darge
2023 – Luke Crosbie
Previous winners Lady Jean Macpherson Trophy
2019 – Rachel McLachlan
2020 – Rhona Lloyd
2021 – Evie Gallagher
2022 – Shona Campbell
2023 – Hollie Davidson
Pictured: Emma Orr and Harry Paterson with their awards, alongside Friends of Scottish Rugby President, David MacKay and his wife, Jane.