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Stuart Hogg to captain Scotland for Six Nations game against Wales

October 30, 2020

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made five changes to the starting line-up for the final round of the Six Nations game against Wales…

Scott the lot: “He is already very good – and the great thing for Scotland is that he can get even better”

October 29, 2020

Scott Cummings did not make his full Scotland debut until August last year, but now he has played his part in the last 13…

Nelson: Scotland ‘can’t take foot off the gas’ after France draw

October 27, 2020

Helen Nelson says Scotland “can’t take their foot off the gas” after clinching a dramatic draw with France in the Women’s Six Nations on…

Zoom in for a debut try, Zoom chat with proud parents – now van der Merwe is focused on the Six Nations

October 26, 2020

Duhan van der Merwe was pleased with the impact he made on his Scotland debut, but now the Edinburgh man is targeting the next…

“He deserves everything that comes his way”: Dulwich College proud of Oli Kebble ahead of Scotland debut

October 21, 2020

When Oli Kebble comes off the bench to make his Scotland debut this Friday evening against Georgia, it won’t just be the people in…

Focus on “family, enjoyment and the game” has Blair back to his best

October 19, 2020

When you are caught up in the heat of battle for 80 minutes, then trying to focus straight away on the next game as…

Lee Anne Steel: “Grassroots rugby is the lifeblood of the sport”

October 15, 2020

It has been a tough few months for rugby clubs in Scotland, but it was great to hear that Livingston RFC president Lee Anne…

Purewal aiming high as young Scot prepares for English Championship with Richmond

August 27, 2020

Lockdown and the subsequent phases have been tough for many young rugby players, but Aaron Purewal turned the ‘downtime’ into a positive.

James the Jackal ready to live US dream

August 19, 2020

James Malcolm believes the experiences he has gone through with Glasgow Warriors, Doncaster Knights and London Scottish in recent years will help him as…

Robbins finds balance is key as he looks forward to the future

August 4, 2020

The last few months have taught many of us that you need to find the right balance in your life between different commitments to…