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Jamie Ritchie: Scotland back row signs 'longest-ever' Edinburgh contract

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Scotland flanker Jamie Ritchie extends his stay with Edinburgh by signing what the club say is the "longest contract" in their history.

Glasgow to ease off on Healy after Weir signature

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The latest development at Glasgow Warriors means that the club is likely to ease off the pressure on Munster fly-half Ben Healy.   It was revealed on Wednesday that Worcester Warriors fly-half Duncan...

Kyle Sinkler banned for going full John McEnroe at referee

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

Kyle Sinckler has been banned and will miss England's opening Guinness Six Nations match against Scotland after he was sanctioned for failing to respect the authority of the match official. 

Duncan Weir: Scotland fly-half to rejoin Glasgow from Worcester

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Scotland fly-half Duncan Weir says a return home and long-term deal were "too good to turn down" after agreeing to rejoin Glasgow Warriors from Worcester next season.

Duncan Weir returns to Glasgow Warriors

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland fly-half Duncan Weir will return to his first professional club this summer, after putting pen to paper on a long-term deal with Glasgow Warriors.   It marks a homecoming for the 29-year-old,...

Kyle Sinckler out of Six Nations opener after ban for foul-mouthed tirade

5 years ago by The Guardian

England prop will miss Scotland clash after two-week banSinckler cited for incident in Bristol’s weekend victoryKyle Sinckler will miss England’s opening Six Nations match against Scotland after receiving...

Sinckler banned for Six Nations opener

5 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Kyle Sinckler will miss England's Six Nations opener against Scotland after being hit with a two-week ban for failing to respect the authority of the match official.

Six Nations unions set for a much-needed cash boost

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Six Nations is set for a much-needed cash boost with the sale of 14.5 per cent of their commercial rights for £365million to CVC Capital partners to be completed later this month.   According...

Edinburgh welcome Scottish duo from Quins

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins duo James Lang and Glen Young are set to join up with Edinburgh for the remainder of the 2020-21 season.   25 year-old Lang, a fly-half, boasts five international caps for Scotland while...

Is it morally right for rugby to host the Six Nations in a pandemic? | Robert Kitson

5 years ago by The Guardian

No crowds will be permitted, so we might wonder if broadcasting revenue is sufficient reason to press on with the 2021 championshipAt what point during a pandemic, with death rates spiralling upwards,...