They came looking for somewhere they could afford.
They left Providence with a thank-you the city will actually feel.
During the 2026 World Cup, thousands of Scotland supporters made Providence, Rhode Island, their base while Scotland played nearby at Boston Stadium in Foxborough. Boston-area prices were too high for many fans, so local organizers and Providence contacts helped them find cheaper lodging and transportation.
After being welcomed, the Tartan Army gave back.
Reports say Scottish fans raised around $30,000 for causes including Hasbro Children’s Hospital’s cancer unit, a Rhode Island youth soccer program, the Rhode Island Highlanders Pipe Band, and a mental-health fundraising effort connected to Craig Ferguson’s Tartan Trek.
Scotland gave its fans a 1–0 World Cup win over Haiti.
The fans gave Providence something bigger than noise, flags, and bagpipes: gratitude.
(Sources: The Boston Globe, WJAR, NBC Boston, FIFA.)
They left Providence with a thank-you the city will actually feel.
During the 2026 World Cup, thousands of Scotland supporters made Providence, Rhode Island, their base while Scotland played nearby at Boston Stadium in Foxborough. Boston-area prices were too high for many fans, so local organizers and Providence contacts helped them find cheaper lodging and transportation.
After being welcomed, the Tartan Army gave back.
Reports say Scottish fans raised around $30,000 for causes including Hasbro Children’s Hospital’s cancer unit, a Rhode Island youth soccer program, the Rhode Island Highlanders Pipe Band, and a mental-health fundraising effort connected to Craig Ferguson’s Tartan Trek.
Scotland gave its fans a 1–0 World Cup win over Haiti.
The fans gave Providence something bigger than noise, flags, and bagpipes: gratitude.
(Sources: The Boston Globe, WJAR, NBC Boston, FIFA.)
Not long to go until Dry July!
It’s almost time to swap your wine for water, your beer for bubbles, and your G&T for a good old cuppa tea.
Every alcohol-free day helps raise vital funds for people affected by cancer, making your month of going dry count for something truly meaningful.
www.dryjuly.com
It’s almost time to swap your wine for water, your beer for bubbles, and your G&T for a good old cuppa tea.
Every alcohol-free day helps raise vital funds for people affected by cancer, making your month of going dry count for something truly meaningful.
Go Dry this July
Go alcohol-free in July and raise funds for people affected by cancer. Dry July raises funds to improve the comfort, care and wellbeing of people affected by cancer.
www.dryjuly.com
Century Up for Des!
Rugby stalwart, Des Fogarty, takes charge of his 100th match as a rugby referee in Tasmania!
That's 100 games of keeping 30 players (mostly) honest, countless kilometres covered, hundreds of whistles blown, and at least a few "Ref, you missed that one!" comments politely ignored.
Referees are the backbone of our game, and reaching 100 matches is a fantastic milestone that reflects Des' commitment, passion and willingness to give back to rugby week after week.
Rugby stalwart, Des Fogarty, takes charge of his 100th match as a rugby referee in Tasmania!
That's 100 games of keeping 30 players (mostly) honest, countless kilometres covered, hundreds of whistles blown, and at least a few "Ref, you missed that one!" comments politely ignored.
Referees are the backbone of our game, and reaching 100 matches is a fantastic milestone that reflects Des' commitment, passion and willingness to give back to rugby week after week.
Ned Kelly as his sideline assistant
