The 2025/26 Champ Rugby campaign has been anything but smooth sailing for London Scottish. The Exiles, who opened their season away at Caldy, have endured a challenging run of fixtures that has tested their depth and resilience. After seven rounds, the scoreboard tells a surprising story: one win and five defeats, leaving Scottish hovering near the lower end of the table. However, Scottish are probably feeling rather unlucky having been on the wrong end of some very tight matches.

Their solitary bright spot came in Round 3 with a convincing 38-15 victory over Cambridge, showcasing the attacking flair that fans know this side can deliver. Winger pace and clinical finishing were on full display, hinting at the potential within the squad. However, consistency has been elusive. Heavy losses to Worcester (52-19) and Cornish Pirates (38-10) exposed defensive frailties, while narrow margins against Nottingham and Bedford, drawing at half time, highlighted missed opportunities to turn pressure into points.

Head coach Bryan Redpath has emphasized patience, pointing to a squad in transition and the unforgiving nature of a restructured league that now boasts 14 teams and a play-off system. With Ealing Trailfinders and Coventry setting the pace at the top, Scottish’s immediate focus is survival and steady improvement. Upcoming fixtures staring with FNL against Chinnor this evening and Hartpury offer a chance to claw back momentum before the festive derby against Richmond—a fixture steeped in history and pride.

Off the pitch, the club continues to engage its loyal fanbase, with live-streamed matches and community initiatives reinforcing its identity as one of rugby’s most storied names. But on the field, the message is clear: tighten the defence, rediscover attacking rhythm, and fight for every point. If Scottish can harness the grit shown in flashes so far, the Exiles may yet turn adversity into a springboard for resurgence.

Scottish are somewhat of a bogey team for Chinnor and have won every competitive match, including last season's clashes. so they will be laser focused on keeping that proud record intact.