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Warrior Weir glad to be in from the cold

29 March 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Recall: Duncan Weir playing for Scotland against France PICTURES: Getty Images FRESH from winning his first Test cap in three years, […]

The Scotland players NOT named Stuart Hogg who Jim Telfer believes should go on the Lions tour

17 March 2020 0 comments

Telfer sees two players in the Scotland team who can help the Lions against the might of the Springbok pack

Wales v Scotland: WillGriff John and Rhys Webb to start for hosts

12 March 2020 0 comments

Wayne Pivac and Gregor Townsend offer their thoughts ahead of the final round of the Six Nations for Wales and Scotland

Captain Hogg showshis class on Roman holiday for the Scots

23 February 2020 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER End of a 17-phase siege: Chris Harris goes over for Scotland’s second try PICTURES: Getty Images IT WASN’T pretty but it was […]

‘I wasn’t going to mess up that one’

23 February 2020 2 comments

SCOTLAND captain Stuart Hogg was delighted to bury the memory of his butchered try against Ireland – and even more pleased to celebrate his side’s […]

Huw Jones dropped as Scotland seek to extend Italy’s drought

19 February 2020 0 comments

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named his team to face Italy

‘Rock star’ Finn Russell must apologise to team-mates – Logan

11 February 2020 0 comments

FINN Russell has been told to take a good look at himself and stop acting like a ‘big gun rock star’. Former Scotland star Kenny […]

It’s all a bit blurry says England hero Genge

9 February 2020 3 comments

By GARY HEATLY Winner: Ellis Genge ENGLAND’S matchwinning prop Ellis Genge remembers little about the try that saved England’s season. Genge, a 56th-minute replacement, seized […]

‘Rock star’ Russell must apologise to team-mates

9 February 2020 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Critic: Kenny Logan FINN Russell has been told to take a good look at himself and stop acting like a ‘big gun […]

I’m gutted and so sorry says Stuart

2 February 2020 0 comments

SCOTLANDcaptain Stuart Hogg says he’s “gutted” about the mistake which cost his side a try against Ireland and apologised to his team-mates for his “schoolboy […]

Gregor Townsend rings changes for Scotland in Six Nations opener

30 January 2020 0 comments

Scotland face Ireland in Dublin with ten changes made from the team that last to Japan at the World Cup

Finn Russell sent home from Scotland camp

23 January 2020 0 comments

Scotland discipline star fly-half as the start of the Six Nations draws closer

My Life in Rugby: Former London Irish and Scotland forward Kieran Low

22 January 2020 0 comments

A remarkable story of a player who reached the heights but can’t recall some moments due to concussion

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

19 January 2020 0 comments

THE FORMER SCOTLAND, LONDON IRISH, GLASGOW & SARACENS LOOSE FORWARD KIERAN LOW IFELT like I suffered from imposter syndrome the whole of my rugby career. […]

Hogg will lead Scots

19 January 2020 0 comments

STUARTHogg will captain Scotland in the Six Nations replacing Stuart McInally, who led the side during last year’s unsuccessful World Cup campaign. Exeter Chiefs full-back […]

Tommy Seymour retires from international duty after 55 caps for Scotland

11 December 2019 0 comments

Seymour retires at the age of 31 and follows John Barclay in calling time on his Scotland career

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend considers backroom reshuffle

20 November 2019 0 comments

The Ospreys coach tempting Gregor Townsend with a post-World Cup shake-up

Dave Rennie leaves Glasgow Warriors for Wallabies

20 November 2019 0 comments

Glasgow Warriors have already found their successor, as the Wallabies pick Rennie to replace Cheika

Hogg gives Townsend his backing

27 October 2019 0 comments

STUARTHogg believes Gregor Townsend should continue as Scotland boss despite failing to lead the side out of the World Cup Pool phase. Scotland were beaten […]

Japan should join the Rugby Championship

20 October 2019 1 comment

COLIN BOAG Even as a Scot I was applauding Japan by the end of the match, but I do wonder whether people haven’t gone completely […]

Welsh hold key to Scots progress

6 October 2019 0 comments

WHEN Scotland face Russia on Wednesday, it will be the tactical nous of two Welshmen that will go a long way to determining whether Scotland […]

Townsend powers up as injury hits Irish backline

22 September 2019 1 comment

By SAM JACKSON Strengths and weaknesses: Jordan Larmour JORDAN Larmour starts at full-back for Ireland after Rob Kearney was ruled out with a calf injury […]

Darcy Graham can prove small is dangerous for Scotland and Townsend

19 September 2019 0 comments

The Edinburgh wing has high hopes for Scotland in a Pool where Ireland, Japan and Samoa are their rivals

Darcy can prove small is dangerous

15 September 2019 0 comments

By GARY HEATLY SCOTLAND Pocket rocket: Scottish wing Darcy Graham SCOTLAND winger Darcy Graham has vowed to be at his mesmerising best in a bid […]

Stop-go Scots are dogged by injuries

8 September 2019 0 comments

■ By GARY FITZGERALD Early promise: Ali Price scores for Scotland PICTURE: Getty Images GREGOR Townsend flies out with his players to Nagasaki tomorrow with […]

Hutchinson stakes claim with classy try-double

1 September 2019 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD RORY Hutchinson swept over for his first Test tries to throw down his challenge for a place to Japan as Scotland celebrated […]

Hamish aims to be a hero for his baby

4 August 2019 0 comments

■ By GARY HEATLY Proud father: Hamish Watson PICTURE: Getty Images SCOTLAND back row Hamish Watson feels a more relaxed character now that he is […]

Weight of a nation won’t faze Fonotia

21 July 2019 1 comment

STEFFAN THOMAS meets centre Kieron Fonotia as he prepares for battle with Samoa SAMOA are very much the underdogs in a World Cup Pool which […]

Pointers from Vesty put Rory in the mix

12 May 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Rising star: Hutchinson IN-FORM Northampton centre Rory Hutchinson says he owes a huge debt of gratitude to backs coach Sam Vesty following […]

Dave Rennie commits to Glasgow Warriors

9 April 2019 0 comments

Sticking at Scotstoun and not replacing Cheika

Guscott column: Dean Richards is still my man to take over from Eddie

3 April 2019 0 comments

What succession plan do England have in place post-Rugby World Cup?

Gatland: We must seize this Slam bid

10 March 2019 1 comment

WARREN Gatland urged Wales to go out and live their dreams when they face Ireland in Saturday’s Grand Slam showdown. The New Zealander’s team made […]

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend drops captain Greig Laidlaw for Wales clash

7 March 2019 0 comments

Tommy Seymour and Jonny Gray to win 50th caps for Scotland, but the team announcement isn’t without surprise

Edinburgh vs Montpellier: Champions Cup Preview

16 January 2019 0 comments

Edinburgh vs Montpellier – 18/1/19 It’s first versus second on Friday night in Pool 5 of the Champions Cup. Edinburgh have won four out of […]

Gregor Townsend announces Scotland Six Nations squad

16 January 2019 0 comments

Scotland name seven uncapped players in their squad for the upcoming Six Nations. Hookers Jake Kerr, Dave Cherry and Grant Stewart will be battling it […]

Gregor Townsend lauds quality of 40-man squad announced for November Tests

17 October 2018 0 comments

Three uncapped players named by the Scotland head coach

Lane likely to be only new face in Wales squad

14 October 2018 0 comments

STEFFAN THOMAS OWEN Lane looks set to be named in Warren Gatland’s Wales squad for the November tests this week. The 20-year-old wing scored two […]

Hamilton happy to ignore keyboard warriors

30 September 2018 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER LUKE Hamilton has revealed that he has been a target for social media abuse after swapping his Welsh heritage for a new […]

Kinghorn waiting as Hogg is ruled out for Autumn

23 September 2018 0 comments

By GARY HEATLY Young flier: Edinburgh full-back Blair Kinghorn STUART Hogg will miss Scotland’s Autumn Internationals after being ruled out for 10-12 weeks due to […]

Sam pins his Scotland hope on Scarlets move

12 August 2018 0 comments

SAM Hidalgo-Clyne believes he has taken his career to the next level by swapping Edinburgh for last season’s PRO14 finalists Scarlets. The Scotland scrum-half tur […]

Scotland hand head coach Gregor Townsend contract extension

31 July 2018 0 comments

Three more years at Murrayfield

Kinghorn must play for Scots says Southwell

29 July 2018 1 comment

Talent spotter: Southwell SCOTLAND young gun Blair Kinghorn is only going to get better during the upcoming season and a place has to be found […]

Weir plotting his route to World Cup via Warriors

29 July 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Returning: Jono Lance HAVING survived an horrendous injury experience last season following a botched steroid injection in his groin, Scotland standoff Duncan […]

Blues stint sets Rory up for a big season

15 July 2018 1 comment

Young Saint: Rory Hutchinson AFTER recovering from injury to star for Bedford Blues last season, Northampton centre Rory Hutchinson is aiming to make this his […]

Home Nations must resist giving rivals the upper hand

15 July 2018 0 comments

BIG thanks to Gregor Townsend for being such a good coach that Scotland could not ignore his talents for another overseas appointment. Unlike Wales. If […]

Simon Easterby steps in for Ulster until McFarland’s arrival

3 July 2018 0 comments

The Ireland forwards coach will provide support to the province

Vernon brings Test pedigree to Exiles

1 July 2018 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY MARQUEE signing Richie Vernon is ready to spearhead London Scottish’s charge for a top six Championship place after quitting Glasgow for a […]

Hogg leads young Scots into battle for first time

17 June 2018 1 comment

STUARTHogg will captain Scotland against the USA as head coach Gregor Townsend makes 12 changes from the team that started last weekend’s 48-10 win over […]

Lang takes centre stage as Jackson returns at 10

10 June 2018 2 comments

By SAM JACKSON HARLEQUINS playmaker James Lang and Edinburgh flanker Jamie Ritchie were set to make their make Scotland debuts in their first summer Test […]