Recommended viewing - Emma Wassell: Laoch

Sport has an extraordinary way of bringing people together, not just in moments of celebration, but in times of challenge too. It builds connections, creates support networks, and often turns teammates and clubs into something closer to family.

A powerful new documentary from Vodafone and Scottish Rugby captures exactly that spirit. It tells the remarkable story of Scotland international Emma Wassell, following her emotional and physical journey through one of the most difficult periods of her life. It’s an honest, moving reminder of what it means to be part of the rugby community, and how that community rallies when one of its own needs it most.

If you’re looking for something to watch between the Guinness Women’s Six Nations games this weekend, this is one we can’t recommend highly enough. It’s an incredible example of the game stepping up beyond the pitch, showing care, strength, and unity when it matters most.

Moments like this highlight exactly why sport matters at every level. At grassroots and elite level alike, it’s never just about performance or results. It’s about people. It’s about belonging. It’s about the support systems that form when individuals come together with a shared purpose.

That’s a belief we strongly champion at The Bill McLaren Foundation. Providing sporting opportunities for young people is about far more than learning skills, it’s about building confidence, creating safe spaces, and nurturing communities where everyone feels included and valued.

Whether it’s on the international stage or the local pitch, sport has the power to create something lasting: not just better players, but stronger communities, and lifelong families.

Follow this link to watch the documentary.