Scotland

Men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series favourites suffer shock defeats on opening day in Toulouse as women’s champions Australia continue fine form

The three contenders for the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title faced setbacks on a thrilling opening day at the HSBC France Sevens as South Africa, Argentina and Australia suffered...

This week's rumours, signings and re-signings

We round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings.       PREMIERSHIP RUGBY   Bath Bath Rugby have confirmed the departure of a club legend with Semesa...

Siya Kolisi commits long-term future to Sharks

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi will remain with the Sharks until 2027 after signing a new long-term deal.     The 30-year-old became Springbok #851 on his 22nd birthday in 2013 debuting...

Behind the Thistle | Sean Lamont

"It reeks of sorting out a balance sheet" - Alun Wyn Jones on dropping a Welsh region

Wales veteran Alun Wyn Jones has claimed the recent Welsh rugby proposal to drop from four to three regions "reeks of sorting out a balance sheet rather than improving the game".   Appearing on...

2023 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals set for Dublin’s Aviva Stadium

European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has announced that Dublin’s Aviva Stadium will host the 2023 Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Finals.   The two showpiece matches, representing...

Pacific Nations Cup returns in July for its 15th edition

Fiji will host the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2022, which also features Australia A, Samoa and Tonga, from 2-16 July with matches taking place in Suva and Lautoka.     The tournament...

Huw Jones to rejoin Glasgow

Harlequins can confirm that Scotland international Huw Jones will return to Glasgow Warriors at the end of the current season    Arriving at The Stoop last summer from Glasgow, Jones will return...

United Rugby Championship Permutations: What your team needs in the final round

There is plenty at stake in the final round of the 2021/22 United Rugby Championship regular season this weekend.     The competition's debut season has been hugely competitive with only Leinster...

England not out to 'capture' Arundell, says Jones

The name of Henry Arundell has been doing the rounds in the UK, especially after the 19 year-old was named in Eddie Jones’ 36-man England squad after some telling performances for London Irish.     Interestingly,...