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It’s four for Steyn as Scotland tyros shine

31 October 2021 1 comment

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Scotland …………60pts Tries: Maclean 6, 14; Steyn 21, 32, 38, 80; Schoeman 28, Turner 49, Haining 70, Kebble 75 Conversions: Kinghorn 13, […]

‘Good day for the new boys’

31 October 2021 0 comments

GREGOR Townsend sung the praises of tryscroing wingers Kyle Steyn and Rufus McLean. “Kyle is a very hard worker who sometimes doesn’t get his rewards […]

Rapid Rufus set to be let off the leash against Tonga

24 October 2021 0 comments

By BRYN PALMER SCOTLAND are poised to unleash the “electric” Rufus McLean on Test rugby on Saturday as they launch their four-match autumn series at […]

Young Guns: Glasgow Warriors lock Max Williamson

24 October 2021 0 comments

Scotland will boast plenty of experience at next year’s U20 Six Nations after prioritising first-year academy players in their squad last summer, among them a […]

Scots snap up Zondagh

5 September 2021 1 comment

TOULOUSE coach Alan- Basson Zondagh has joined Gregor Townsend’s Scotland coaching team, focusing on attack. The 35-year-old South African replaces Mike Blair, who took over […]

Lions have blind spot for English flankers in Test series openers | Peter Jackson

25 July 2021 2 comments

How the each of the four unions have contributed to first Test selection on Lions tours going back to 1971, and the trends that arise

All three Lions Tests to be held at Cape Town Stadium

20 July 2021 1 comment

The second and third Tests were set to take place in Johannesburg, based in the province with the highest coronavirus infection rate in South Africa

Sigma Lions 14-56 Lions: ‘Warrenball’ no more as fluid Lions show flair

4 July 2021 0 comments

A RUNAWAY victory against markedly inferior opposition usually offers little value, but for Warren Gatland’s Lions every match in the build-up to the Test series […]

Hastings and Horn can inspire Covid-wrecked Scottish squad

27 June 2021 0 comments

By BRYN PALMER SCOTTISH Rugby performance director Jim Mallinder has challenged Scotland’s next generation to step up and show their leadership credentials this summer in […]

Scotland captaincy eases pain for Jamie Ritchie

20 June 2021 0 comments

After missing out on Lions selection, flanker Jamie Ritchie has found inspiration from NRL coach Frank Ponissi to lead Scotlan

Townsend: Saracens five will be rejuvenated by Lions selections

9 May 2021 2 comments

Owen Farrell, Maro Itoje, Elliot Daly, Jamie George and Mako Vunipola were all included in Warren Gatland’s Lions squad

Manu Tuilagi nears full fitness to give legs to Lions chance

25 April 2021 2 comments

LIONS attack coach Gregor Townsend is due to meet with Manu Tuilagi, who could yet make the tour to South Africa despite having not played […]

Tandy has the talent to muzzle Springboks | Shane Williams

18 April 2021 3 comments

Shane Williams and Lions defence coach Steve Tandy go way back to when both were apprentices at Neath

Lions will be motivated by pain of World Cup – McBryde

18 April 2021 0 comments

NEW British & Irish Lions forwards coach Robin McBryde says his team can use the hurt of Wales’ and England’s 2019 World Cup defeats […]

Townsend’s experience can spark Lions attack | Jeremy Guscott

11 April 2021 1 comment

Gregor Townsend is on the ticket list for the South Africa tour, a wise choice made by Warren Gatland in the eyes of Jerry Guscott

Jono Gibbes favourite for Clermont Auvergne job

28 March 2021 1 comment

Richard Cockerill has also been linked with a move away from Edinburgh to the Top 14 giants

France 23-27 Scotland: Scots joy as Six Nations classic goes right to wire

28 March 2021 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher reports on the showstopper in Paris

Gregor: One of our best ever seasons

28 March 2021 0 comments

SCOTLAND’S Six Nations campaign feels like “one of our best-ever seasons” said head coach Gregor Townsend after they beat France in Paris, their first win […]

Scotland 52-10 Italy: Worst-ever finish for under-fire Italians

21 March 2021 1 comment

Scotland wrapped up the try bonus point within the first half-four at Murrayfield

Townsend hopeful of having England-based players for Paris trip

21 March 2021 1 comment

SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend believes his side can deliver a first win in Paris for 22 years after learning he should have his England-based […]

Biarritz explore options far and wide | James Harrington

21 March 2021 0 comments

With signings Steffon Armitage and Henry Speight in the fold, ProD2 Biarritz are poised to launch a promotion bid this season. But simmering tensions lie under the club’s hierachy

Russell’s my starter at 10 for Lions says Henderson

7 March 2021 0 comments

■By GARY HEATLY Lions front runner: Finn Russell FINN Russell’s all-round game has shown marked improvements during this year’s Six Nations and he is […]

Scots’ success hinges on Paris performance

21 February 2021 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher looks at key issues Gregor Townsend must address PREVIEW… France v Scotland February 28. Kick-off 3pm, Stade de France Highs and lows: Scotland […]

Neck issue raises concerns over Cameron Redpath so early into Scotland career

11 February 2021 0 comments

Gregor Townsend has made three changes to the Scotland side that beat England in the Six Nations

Saracens ring rust costly for England

7 February 2021 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Dejected: Dan Robson, George Ford and Elliot Daly feel the pain PICTURE: Getty Images Felt good: Jamie George JAMIE George denied he […]

Sam Skinner enjoying new-found freedom at Exeter Chiefs

7 February 2021 0 comments

The Exeter and Scotland lock is looking to hit double figures every game in all the stats that count in the loose, not only the set piece

England 6-11 Scotland: Hogg heroes make Eddie lads look like a pig’s ear

7 February 2021 2 comments

Nick Cain reports from Twickenham on where England simply failed to turn up in Round 1 of the Six Nations

Dan Lydiate is the man to turn Wales into Six Nations contenders | Shane Williams

26 January 2021 5 comments

Even with Josh Navidi returning to full fitness, Shane Williams points to the significance Lydiate can hold within the Wales squad

Cameron Redpath called up to Scotland’s Six Nations squad

20 January 2021 0 comments

Bath centre among four uncapped players named by Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend in 2021 Six Nations squad

Gregor Townsend signs new Scotland deal to 2023 Rugby World Cup

10 December 2020 0 comments

The Scotland head coach has inked a two-year extension with Scottish Rugby

Glasgow Warriors back row Matt Fagerson inspired by brother’s Scotland rise

3 December 2020 0 comments

The Warriors No.8 is intent on cementing himself as a starter under Gregor Townsend in the national side

Graham chases ‘dream’ season to emulate Dad

29 November 2020 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE GARY GRAHAM insists there is no limit to Newcastle’s ambitions this season after they marked their return to the Premiership with a […]

Hogg fired up to make it six wins on the spin

22 November 2020 1 comment

By BRYN PALMER PREVIEW… Scotland v France Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, Murrayfield. Amazon Prime SCOTLAND captain Stuart Hogg insists his side will “meet fire with fire” […]

Speedster Stanger remembers those glory days

22 November 2020 0 comments

By GARY HEATLY Debut try: Stanger scoring for Scotland against Fiji SCOTLAND are aiming to record six Test wins on the spin this afternoon for […]

‘Gregor’s half-time roasting hurt us’

15 November 2020 0 comments

STRONGwords from coach Gregor Townsend at half-time put Scotland back on track in Florence as the side continues to build momentum impressively. “Gregor touched on […]

Cooney on hand to keep Ulster on track

8 November 2020 0 comments

ULSTER skills coach Dan Soper believes the advantage lies with Glasgow Warriors ahead of their clash at the Kingspan tomorrow evening, insisting it is the […]

Scots face No.10 crisis

8 November 2020 0 comments

FINN Russell and Adam Hastings have been ruled out of Scotland’s squad for the Nations Cup after suffering injury against Wales last weekend. Head coach […]

Pivac: We must win any how now

1 November 2020 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER WAYNE Pivac and Alun Wyn Jones admitted Wales have to start winning now, beginning with their Autumn Nations Cup opener with Ireland […]

Glasgow boosted by Scotland returnees

1 November 2020 0 comments

■By ADAM ELLIS Preview Glasgow v Leinster Monday, Kick-off 8.15pm, Scotstoun GLASGOW WARRIORS welcome back eight players released by Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend for […]

Blair’s battled his dark times

18 October 2020 0 comments

By GARY HEATLY Recall: Blair Cowan SCOTLAND back row Blair Cowan has battled through the “dark times” and is now on the cusp of a […]

Harrington column: Handre Pollard a doubt for Lions tour after ACL horror

15 September 2020 0 comments

James Harrington recaps the second round of Top 14 action, in which £1m man Pollard was dealt a cruel blow

No let-up… increasing momentum key for Sam

30 August 2020 0 comments

■ By NEALE HARVEY EXETER No.9 Sam Hidalgo- Clyne says there will be no complacency against Worcester as the leagueleaders seek a fourth win on […]

Leicester signing Matt Scott feels no pressure to replace Tuilagi void

15 August 2020 0 comments

Left in limbo by Edinburgh last Christmas, ex-Gloucester centre Scott has managed to turn uncertainty into a second stint in the Premiership

I’m no Manu but I have my strengths

9 August 2020 0 comments

Jon Newcombe talks to Scotland centre Matt Scott about filling the Tuilagi void in Tigers’ midfield STRONG-RUNNING centre Matt Scott is relishing the opportunity to […]

What a joy it will be to see Wales in action

2 August 2020 0 comments

So close to victory: Justin Tipuric goes past Henry Slade of England to score for Wales’ in the Six Nations’ 33-30 defeat PICTURE: Getty Images […]

RUGBYQUIZ

31 May 2020 1 comment

FORMER LEADING WELSH REFEREE ALUN WYN BEVAN TESTS YOUR KNOWLEDGE Making an entrance: Erika Roe at Twickenham 1. Who were England’s opponents when Erika Roe […]

British & Irish Lions select Murrayfield as host venue for pre-2021 tour Test

30 May 2020 0 comments

Lions set to play at home of Scottish rugby for only the second time in history

Keddie: Dean has got me back on track

5 April 2020 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Improving: Harrison Keddie with the Dragons HARRISON Keddie’s career has been plagued by injury, but the Dragons No.8 believes the arrival of […]